BULGARIA'S SKI SEASON 2006/2007 ABOUT TO BE OPENED
Bulgarian winter resorts are to open the ski season 2006/2007. Norwegian ski legend Lasse Kjus will attend the opening of the season in Bansko resort on December 16. Kjus is to make a demonstration, together with consultant of the national ski team Marc Girardelli. Borovets is to open the season on the same date, while the official start in Pamporovo is to be given on December 15.

For more information:
Bansko
Mountain rescue base Bansko
Tel: (07443) 8132; 048 1842
Web site: www.bansko.bg

Pamporovo
Mountain rescue base Studenets
Tel: (03021) 8336 

Borovets
Mountain rescue base Borovets
Tel: (07128) 450; 048 1841
Web site: www.borovets-bg.com

Vitosha
Mountain rescue base Cherni Vruh
(02) 967 11 28
Mountain rescue base Aleko
(02) 967 11 55
Web site: www.park-vitosha.org

Working hours: Wed-Fri 6.30pm-8pm; Sat-Sun 3pm- 4.30pm; 5.15pm-6.45pm.
Entrance: three leva/ two leva students
Ice skate hire: two leva
Wardrobe: 50 stotinki
Free entry for students (with ID) everyday 1pm - 2.30pm.

Slavia Sports Complex, Tzar Boris III Blvd
Tel: 856 49 75

Working hours: Sat-Sun noon- 1.30 pm; 6pm - 7.30pm.
Entrance: two leva
Ice skate hire: two leva