Skiing holiday in borovets, but no snow!

[ATOMIC SUPLEX]

Very first world problem I know.
My family including my brother have booked a skiing holiday over the Christmas period. Been two years in a row, and I can't imagine the place without snow. However it is currently warmer than London, and no snow due to fall until after we return.
Bummer.
The other bummer is . . . Are the restaurants even open if the slopes aren't?

 

[Pickman's model]

Ask them

 

[Spymaster]

Are the restaurants even open if the slopes aren't?

Yes. They'll be filling their boots with cash from people like you who have to hit the bars instead of skiing. You could do a lot worse than a couple of trips to Sofia and Plovdiv though.

 

[Spymaster]

Are the restaurants even open if the slopes aren't?

Yes. They'll be filling their boots with cash from people like you who have to hit the bars instead of skiing. You could do a lot worse than a couple of trips to Sofia and Plovdiv though.

 

[Spymaster]

 

[farmerbarleymow]

All those carbon emissions from the flights* has clearly resulted in the lack of snow due to global warming.

* assuming you're not walking there or getting a train.

 

[klang]

sorry Spymaster I didn't hear that. Could you say it one more time please?

 

[SpookyFrank]

If it's any consolation, skiing is terrible anyway.

 

[8ball]

If it's any consolation, skiing is terrible anyway.

Mountains, snow, altitude sickness, the massive flies... so many flies.

 

[not-bono-ever]

its a bit grim if theres no snow- most resorts are in a snowless winter. went there at easter and there was some snow left a couple of years ago.plenty to eat and drink as this is the main bread earner for many and they will be open.if no snow, the spas and pools will fill a day or two.Sofia is an hour away and thats a great city.

 

[ATOMIC SUPLEX]

Yeah. Probably check out Sofia one day, always wanted to see more Bulgaria. I'm not mad keen on skiing but my family are and it will/would be the first time for my brother.
A bit of skiing early in the morning then doing fuck all all afternoon is fine by me. . . Doing fuck all all day might be a bit much. I did enjoy using the hotel spa and pool while everyone was out skiing, but if there is no snow the pools going to be choc full. Boo.

Current report says we might get some snow Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday but I expect even that would be too little too late.

Got to leave early Friday morning.

 

[8ball]

In case anything is still unclear- you are worse than Hitler.

 

[farmerbarleymow]

Doing fuck all all day might be a bit much

Maybe spend the day reflecting on your sins against the climate? There are loads of hills in the UK - no reason to poison the atmosphere by flying abroad.

 

[farmerbarleymow]

In case anything is still unclear- you are worse than Hitler.

I suspect the almighty Satan himself would be envious at the sheer recklessness of such a holiday.

 

[8ball]

I suspect the almighty Satan himself would be envious at the sheer recklessness of such a holiday.

You want a hill and some risk?

Go to that thing where the twats chase that cheese.

It’s culture.

 

[farmerbarleymow]

You want a hill and some risk?

Go to that thing where the twats chase that cheese.

It’s culture.

Involves exercise too - an ideal holiday. Skiing is far riskier.

 

[danski]

Plovdiv. That’s an excellent word!

 

[dessiato]

sorry Spymaster I didn't hear that. Could you say it one more time please?

He said “Yes. They'll be filling their boots with cash from people like you who have to hit the bars instead of skiing. You could do a lot worse than a couple of trips to Sofia and Plovdiv though.” Hope that helps.

 

[klang]

He said “Yes. They'll be filling their boots with cash from people like you who have to hit the bars instead of skiing. You could do a lot worse than a couple of trips to Sofia and Plovdiv though.” Hope that helps.

Did he say :“Yes. They'll be filling their boots with cash from people like you who have to hit the bars instead of skiing. You could do a lot worse than a couple of trips to Sofia and Plovdiv though.”?

 

[Bahnhof Strasse]

ATOMIC SUPLEX, seen next week...

 

[ricbake]

If you consider it a walking holiday it will be great....

 

[2hats]

North Atlantic and Arctic Oscillations are against you. Ensemble modelling suggests there could be a chance of a little snowfall in the period 22-26 Dec for Eastern Europe. Better chances of snowfall there exist for 27-31 Dec but then there are hints of warming thereafter into mid January.

 

[skyscraper101]

I say it every year but winters seem to be landing later and later every year.

 

[Sweet FA]

North Atlantic and Arctic Oscillations are against you. Ensemble modelling suggests there could be a chance of a little snowfall in the period 22-26 Dec for Eastern Europe. Better chances of snowfall there exist for 27-31 Dec but then there are hints of warming thereafter into mid January.

Hey 2hats, can you work your mystical magic for me please - what does your crystal ball say about the French Alps (Les Houches - Chamonix Valley) and the Dolomites (Kronplatz - Pustertal Valley)?

 

[Sweet FA]

Yeah. Probably check out Sofia one day, always wanted to see more Bulgaria. I'm not mad keen on skiing but my family are and it will/would be the first time for my brother.
A bit of skiing early in the morning then doing fuck all all afternoon is fine by me. . . Doing fuck all all day might be a bit much. I did enjoy using the hotel spa and pool while everyone was out skiing, but if there is no snow the pools going to be choc full. Boo.

Current report says we might get some snow Monday,Tuesday, Wednesday but I expect even that would be too little too late.

Got to leave early Friday morning.

Sorry mate, looks pretty sparse

Still, all the apres ski with none of the actual ski

 

[ATOMIC SUPLEX]

Sorry mate, looks pretty sparse

Still, all the apres ski with none of the actual ski

I really don't mind myself, but my wife and daughter won't be happy, also I have brought along my brother this year for his first ski. Ulp.

 

[2hats]

Hey 2hats, can you work your mystical magic for me please - what does your crystal ball say about the French Alps (Les Houches - Chamonix Valley) and the Dolomites (Kronplatz - Pustertal Valley)?

Just relocated to the other side of the planet so not quite on the ball yet. You don't say what dates.

 

[Sweet FA]

Just relocated to the other side of the planet so not quite on the ball yet. You don't say what dates.

Les Houches Dec 22nd - 26th; Kronplatz Dec 27th - Jan 3rd.

Congrats on the move

 

[2hats]

Les Houches Dec 22nd - 26th; Kronplatz Dec 27th - Jan 3rd.

Les Houches - a few cm of snow every day up till Tuesday, then sunny intervals Wednesday, Thursday. Maybe best part of a metre of snowfall over the coming week.

Kronplatz - last few days of Dec, first few of January - cloud, sunny intervals, light snow showers. Might get 25cm or so this coming week but only maybe around 10cm new snow over the dates you give.

Congrats on the move

Sorry for the confusion. Not permanent. Just hopping around for a few weeks.

 

[ATOMIC SUPLEX]

Had a quick go in Croydon. Fell over a couple of times and almost puked as I came off the top of a mountain. Then I asked to stop.

 

[Sweet FA]

Thanks 2hats

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