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Hey guys, just back from Kop 2 days ago and can honestly say that girlfriend and i REALLY enjoyed it. the slopes were fantastic, excellent for beginners and the resort is great!
The weather was VERY cold when we were away - one of guys in our hotel (putnik) got frostbite and had to have tip of finger cut off  i think he said it was sitting at something like -37 at top!! the last 3 days the sun came out and it was absolutely fantastic!!!
We stayed in Hotel Putnik, which they say is a 2*, but if you looking for something more than a bed-go elsewhere. it is a good walk from the resort (about 20mins), but can order taxi from reception which will cost you £3. the shuttle bus was fine in the morning to get u there, but coming back - well....we walked back most nights.
The Food in the Putnik was VERY dissappointing. everything was cold, tastless and to be honest not very good  They had cornflakes out in the morning...but think that it was the same bowl of flakes they started the season with! - just pile on the sugar and you'll be fine! - that what i did!!
If staying at putnik and worried about food - dont! there are plenty of places to eat in Konaci (resort centre), we tended to have flakes in morning from hotel, or Crepes (from place in Konaci) and then into hotel grand to have a good lunch! then picked at things in hotel later on. - one day they had fish and chips!! 
I would definately go back to Kop -no question, everything cheap, snow great, slopes fantastic. but i would take a kettle and some Tea bags and milk!
I have previously been to Andorra, but if got choice would rather go back to Kop, slopes far more enjoyable and nicer to look at - Scenery=WOW! - possibly stay in different hotel tho!- but for the price it wasnt all bad! (check towels to ensure they are clean- couple times we had to change them)
I am sure that in a few years Kop will be the first choice for many brits as it has so much to offer! Will be back next year!!! if not before 
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Glad you had fun AberdeenCouple, I enjoyed KOP so much..Just booked to go again with the wife..some great deals available just couldn't resist.
Regards Shane.
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Hi
I am thinking of taking up one of the amazing deals to the Kop on offer at the moment in early March, but having not been before i have a few questions.
Does any know if Ski & Boot hire is available and at what cost?
Also are the skiing conditions in March good?
And does anyone know how it compares to Borovets in Bulgaria?
Cheers for any help.
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yes theres lots of places for ski and boot hire. some packages have had it included, its been a while since i rented anything, but theres a lot of places doing it so you are sure to get some variety and benefit from the competition (it'll be fairly cheap).
yes snow should be fine in march, im hearing its going to be a long winter.
as for borovets, well ive not been there, but ive heard its not the place to go. if you want to ski in bulgaria then bansko is the place to be - less touristy, better slopes and generally a nicer place. most of my serbian friends ski in bulgaria because its cheaper than kop - but then the average monthly salary here is still only 250 euros. kop is very cheap for british people, and well worth it.
hope this helps!
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I'm heading out early march and reeeeeallly excited!! Just wondering whether anyone knows if there are good shops there that I can buy some new equipment? I'm after some new poles, but if the prices are good, could treat myself to some new skis as well... 
How do the prices compare to the UK/rest of Europe? Cheers guys
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very cheap, shop around a bit though, theres a fairly large selection of shops, but its considerably cheaper than in the UK.
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hmm I wouldn't agree about ski gear being cheap in Kop. I never saw any bargains althought the jackets etc were good quality (Descente). I think you will find somewhere like Andorra much cheaper. I'm happy to be proved wrong so if you spot any bargains shout before my next trip on 26th Feb.
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as for gear to buy there i didnt think it was super cheap an you might not find the exact thing you were looking for as i didnt see many of thoes branded expensive items you may want bt the little things looked ok
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Coool, cheers you guys. Also, does anyone know how much private lessons are? My other half hasn't skied before and I've heard private is the way to go in Serbia rather than the big group lessons where instructors' English apparently isn't so hot...
By the way, I'm a student that's why I keep asking budget-related questions, I'm not just being a miser!?!
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csh, I think I paid 26eur / hr for 2 people in Jan. Think it might have been 21eur for 1 person.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Yvy, do the lifts still close at 16:00 ? wondered if later now the evenings are drawing out a bit. Cheers Shane.
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Shane,Most lifts now close at 4.15 with one or two of the 4 mans running until 4.30.
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You know it makes sense.
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| Yvy wrote: |
| Shane,Most lifts now close at 4.15 with one or two of the 4 mans running until 4.30. |
All lifts close at 4.30. Only Gvozdac, Duboka II and Bela Reka close at 4.00 and 4.15.
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Good news. Thks Stevs & Yvy..now we can get another 30 mins /per day.
Stevs, whats the new lift called ? and has it replaced the 2 man that goes to the same place (the top by the radio masts etc).
Cheers Shane.
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| shane45 wrote: |
Good news. Thks Stevs & Yvy..now we can get another 30 mins /per day.
Stevs, whats the new lift called ? and has it replaced the 2 man that goes to the same place (the top by the radio masts etc).
Cheers Shane. |
Karaman Greben was 2 men chair lift
Mali Karaman was ski lift
Pančićev Vrh was one men chair lift
All that tracks have now new four chair lifts. Next year on slope called Duboka I will be build also new four chair lift.
PS: Every year from 1st February we have another 30 minutes per day:)
Follow this link and You will se all new chairlifts:
http://www.ept.kg.ac.yu/kopaonik/Kopaonik%20Zimi%2028.Jan%20-%2011.Feb%202006/index.html
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Stevs, Would it be possible to let me know where the restaurant in you photo img1202.JPG, is and what it is called as it looks very nice! Loving the Photos as a whole, i can not wait to get out there on the 5th March, Cheers Craig
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hey its lotty i was jst wndarin if ne one called dan stayed at the hotel club A betweeen the 19th and 26th of feb 2006 cos i wish i gtg u addy now so if u get this can u email bal plz
xxxx lottiehb62@hotmail.com xxxx
and tell me ware u live so i no its u lol 
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I've just returned from Kopoanik 5th March 2006. The weather is very changeable at the moment - freezing fog that stays all day with no vis and the next day bright sunshine. We got 2 days of ok weather, the other 4 days was limited viz that cleared spasmodically from one minute to the next but never really went. Its VERY windy at the top of panchez (I haven't spelt that right) the new 4 man chair and the skiing up there is good. The snow conditions are thin but that's due to most of the runs by the resort being over used i.e. chair 7. Go over to run 8, 14, 20, 6, 3, 1 (if u can stand the wind). 6 is a black /red, 4 is red/blue. The grading of the runs should all be much lower. The cost of private lessons are 21 Euros per hour. I hada private 2 hr lesson with a fantastic instructor that apoke very good English. I'll post his number later today. We were doing short racing/carving turns but he also does the range from beginner up. The main ski school is in the bottom of the Grand Hotel, head guy is named Damar. The ladies man the booth in the corridor from 8.30ish to midday ish.
I've got lots more to say or am happy to answer as we did a lot whilst there if anyone has any other ques.
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snowtiger, welcome to snowHeads  .
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| Craig wrote: |
| Stevs, Would it be possible to let me know where the restaurant in you photo img1202.JPG, is and what it is called as it looks very nice! Loving the Photos as a whole, i can not wait to get out there on the 5th March, Cheers Craig |
Too late for Craig, but that restaurant is next to the new 4 man lift opposite the Grand Ski shop (gala sport). Very posh restaurant, had any excellent lunch.
Shane.
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| csh wrote: |
I'm heading out early march and reeeeeallly excited!! Just wondering whether anyone knows if there are good shops there that I can buy some new equipment? I'm after some new poles, but if the prices are good, could treat myself to some new skis as well...
How do the prices compare to the UK/rest of Europe? Cheers guys |
You can get some fantastic ski clothing bargains. We picked up a Spyder jacket for £40 and it was the real thing not a fake. There are quite a few little shops that sell clothes and some skis and boots - they sell items a few seasons out of date hence the cheap prices. Very limited on boots and we couldn't see anywhere that would fit them for you properly - so beware! Buy boots where they can mould the liners for you properly and do custom inserts if you're not a complete beginner. This is one area not worth compromising on. Skis were around £100 BUT you need to decide what you want and a range of possible skis before you go as you won't find the recent seaons brands.
Hope this helps & isn't too late for you.
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| Alastair wrote: |
| snowtiger, welcome to snowHeads . |
Thanks. Can't wait to be off again! Though not to Kopoanik.......
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Breakfast not so great but dinners were lovely although the Serbs like their salt!!!! Best place to buy beer we found was a discount store on road a little way down the hill from the Hotel Club A. 90Dinar for a big bottle! Cigs very cheap too.
Oh if you have kids make sure you visit the igloo in the centre of the town square- amazing! It can fit 4 adults in!!!! 
