Bansko World Class Resort
Sunday, December 16th, 2007Bansko Compared to Top Class Ski Resorts
Well, the ski season has officially started and it was a welcome surprise to read Bansko being compared to other high class ski resorts.
No doubt, the resort has loads of potential and can compete with the best of them but it was nice to read an article in the Standart News which carried quotes from Kjetil Andre Aamodt - a famous Alpine skier - who said:
I haven’t seen a wonderful opening like this anywhere in the world, not even in St. Moritz. Bansko resembles Colorado which is my favourite resort, but now I’ll change my mind and start skiing here.
Here’s the complete article:
Bansko Fascinates World’s Ski Elite
Eminent skiers arrived in the mountain resort, a start for the World Cup is expected next year
Thousands of tourists arrived for the opening of the ski season in Bansko hoping to take a snapshot with two of the most famous Alpine skiers in the world - Janica Kostelic and Kjetil Andre Aamodt
Gian-Franco Kasper, President of the International Ski Federation (FIS), and famous Alpine skiers Janica Kostelic and Kjetil Andre Aamodt arrived especially for the opening of the ski season in Bansko yesterday. It was snowing for a whole day, but the organizers from ULEN had taken care of the ski runs’ perfect condition. Over 2,000 tourists came to see the mega show. The white fairy tale started with the arrival of the starry trio, Kostelic, Aamodt and honorary citizen of Bansko Marc Girardelli at the Alberto Tomba piste in the resort. Kasper was extremely pleased to see the multitude of spectators at the end of the ski run.
“You have really wonderful conditions here in Bansko. I’ll come back next season to watch the start for the World Cup,” Kasper promised.
Many politicians, MPs and leading businessmen attended the opening of the season.
“You have built a classy resort in no time. I’m glad that I’m here to take part in today’s unique show,” Aamodt emphasized.
I haven’t seen a wonderful opening like this anywhere in the world, not even in St. Moritz. Bansko resembles Colorado which is my favourite resort, but now I’ll change my mind and start skiing here,” the Norwegian added.
“The presence of great skiers like Kostelic, Girardelli and Aamodt proves that our resort has a promising future, many prestigious competitions will be held here. I believe that as early as next season we’ll make true our dream to organize a start for the World Cup in Bansko. This wonderful resort is a stimulus for the development of the whole Pirin region,” said Mayor of Bansko Alexander Kravarov.
The completion of the current building work and the continued upgrading of the infrastructure in and around Bansko should continue to bring positive reviews from experts and novice skiers alike.
This time last year there was no snow at all so that yet more positive news from the best ski resort in Eastern Europe 
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