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Take a glimpse at our fresh photos which our Borovets rep has taken for you. Snow cannons are working in order to ensure reasonable skiing conditions at Borovets major pistes! The unusual warm weather in Bulgaria forced Bulgaria’s ski resorts to resort to the use of artificial snow so as to mitigate the negatives of the mild weather, which put a spell on all ski resorts. Surprisingly, snow arrived in Bulgaria earlier than expected in December 2009, but subsequently the unseasonal temperatures around Christmas holidays caused disappointment to many holidaymakers.

The temperatures have soared the zero Celsius so far and thus artificial snow making facilities were not in operation. Notwithstanding, as you can see at these lovely photos, slopes of Rila Mountain are covered with greenery, but the concessioner Borosport guaranteed relatively good skiing conditions at ski tracks by the use of artificial snow. Photos prove that all recently installed artificial snow making facilities at Borovets skiing resort are working at full capacity during the ski season 2009/2010 in order to at least lessen the disappointment of holidaymakers and ensure some ski adventures until the real snow arrives. Be reminded that new snow cannons and facilities for night skiing, and audio systems, playing music have been installed at Rila, Iglika, Martinovi Baraki 2 and Martinovi Baraki 3 /about 2300m/ ski tracks. More than six moveable snow making facilities have been installed in every 80m alongside ski tracks. The latter are illuminated for night skiing and the lively music is ensured by modern facilities, all in accordance with applicable European standards. In 2009 the last phase of the realization of the investment program of 40 million EUR was completed. The concessionaire of ski runs, Borosport started to carry out in 2006. The chief project, completed especially for the new winter season, was the finish of construction of the open reservoir between runs "Yastrebets 2 & 3'' against the Final house, which supplies water directly to the snow cannons situated along the ski slopes. It has a capacity of 35 000 cubic water, which will allow perfect snow cover and processing over 200 acres of trails, as well as and links to lift Yastrebets Express throughout the winter season. Thus constant water levels for the smooth production of artificial snow are ensured towards seven kilometer water supply network /built last year/, which powered the new snow cannons (both mobile and stationary). In this way fans of winter sports can enjoy a no-snow guarantee vacation regardless of the vagaries of weather.

Some useful facts for Snowmaking with respect to fake snow, elegantly called artificial snow

Anita Valentinova, 08.01.2010

In general, artificial snow making machineries shoot misted water into the air when the temperature of the air is below a certain point. The mist freezes in the air and falls back to the ground (ski run) as snow. Snowmaking allows ski resorts to improve the reliability of their snow cover, especially when no snow is present. We would like to remind you that the production of fake snow inevitably requires low temperatures due to the nature of snow producing. Regretfully the production of artificial snow is an inefficient process in its energy and water use. Hence the snow production is costly and this is the reason why it is limited to use to main ski tracks. There are three different types of snow making machines- compressed air guns at ground level which are the most expensive and work at zero degrees, fan guns and the cheapest are the tall guns high above the ground which work at least five degrees below zero. In other words, the colder the temperature, the cheaper and it is to make snow. As snowmaking technologies improved, new snow cannons /as these of Borovets/ benefited from their great efficiency and resource use. It has been determined that the production of artificial snow is not a tremendous threat for the environment and the global warming, however, the excessive production of artificial snow may be damaging to wildlife typical to the beautiful natural surroundings. It is of paramount importance for the entire community of Borovets to manage their holiday destination responsibly whilst they take time to diversify the tourist product and resort to artificial snow only if the need arises at some certain point.

What we can all do is to pray for generous showers of snow while anticipating the next weather forecast! Borovets Webcam and Live discussion board Hot Deals on Offer Explore Borovets skiing resort Borovets snow reports and weather, video and photo reports

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