TOTEM SKI SCHOOL BANSKO

MEET THE TEAM – THE SOUL AND BODY OF TOTEM

TOTEM Ski School Bansko. Our expert team of instructors are here to help you find the best way to improve your skills, achieve your goals, and ensure you make the most of your time on the mountain.

  • Lessons for all levels – from beginner to advanced riders
  • On and off-piste tution
  • 2 and 4 hour slots
  • Individual or private group lessons (6 person max)
  • English, Russian and Bulgarian speaking instructors
  • Introduction to ski touring
  • Organized group ski touring rides on the ski road
  • Advanced ski carving lessons with our Olympic skier Nikola Chongarov – Chongi
  • Advanced ski freestyle lessons with our shredder Dani Shahanski
  • Advanced snowboard carving and freestyle lessons with our snowboard master Matt Balkanov
  • Happy kids hour for our youngest riders

Ski and Snowboard Lessons

Price list - Ski & Snowboard lessons
BASIC PROGRAMS
Lesson/Starting time1 student2 students3 students
Group of 4 - 6 students
2 hours (9:30, 11:30, 14:00)170 lv220 lv270 lv
75 lv per person
2+2 hours (9:30 - 14:00; 11:30 - 16:00) *30 minutes lunch break incl. 320 lv400 lv480 lv
125 lv per person
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Lesson/Starting time1 student2 students3 students
Group of 4 - 6 students
Ski or Snowboard Advanced Carving lesson with video analyzing incl. (9:00-12:00)280 lv350 lv420 lv
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Ski or Snowboard Freestyle lesson with video analyzing incl. (12:00-15:00)280 lv350 lv420 lv
-
Happy Kids Hour - 50 min lesson for kids under 5 with equipment rental incl.
(in the afternoon, only by request)		90 lv120 lv150 lv
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RESERVE AND PAY FOR YOUR LESSON ONLINE

Book now

* Our ski school prices do not include equipment rental and lift passes. You can purchase a lift pass at the TOP and BOTTOM station of the gondola as well as from a kiosk by the main entrance of MPM Sport hotel, where TOTEM ski school Bansko is situated. You can check the lift pass prices here.

THE TOTEM TEAM

Meet the heart and soul of TOTEM

Totem Ski School Bansko - Chongi

CHONGI

SKI INSTRUCTOR

Hi, my name is Nikola Chongarov but you can call me Chongi. I have a 15 year alpine ski racing career, which culminated at the 2014 Sochi Olympic games. I raced 3 years in ski cross professionally and participated in 2 world championships. I am a kitesurf instructor and enthusiast during the summer and punkrock musician in my spare time. I specialize in advanced ski lessons both on and off-piste but you can count on me for work at any level of skiing. My super power is finding the right approach to give my students exactly what they need!

Totem Ski School Bansko - Dani

DANI

SKI AND SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTOR

Hi, my name is Dani – ski and snowboard instructor since 2007. My experience allows me to teach people of any age and level. On top of alpine skiing I can show you and teach you the coolest freestyle moves. Tricks are my super power!

Totem Ski School Bansko - Sasho

ALEX

SKI INSTRUCTOR

Hi all, my name is Alex. I have been an instructor since 2009 when I joined TOTEM. Freestyle is my super power!

Totem Ski School Bansko - Kamen

KAMEN

SKI AND SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTOR

Hi, my name is Kamen. I teach ski and snowboard lessons. During the summer I work as a kitesurfing instructor and I surf any chance I get. My super power is having fun with my students!

Totem Ski School Bansko - Viki

VIKI

SKI INSTRUCTOR

Hi friends, my name is Viki. I am an National Sports Academy graduate and have been a ski instructor since 2015. Being in the mountain fills me up with joy. I enjoy teaching different styles of skiing and this is my super power!

Totem Ski School Bansko - Viki

MATT

SNOWBOARD & SKI INSTRUCTOR

Hi everyone, my name is Matey Balkanov. I’ve worked as an instructor for 20 years. I teach ski and snowboard lessons in Bansko since 2006. I feel an endless love for the mountain and skiing. I hope that I manage to spread this passion for nature and sport to my students. My superpower is finding the best snow conditions and the most beautiful mountain views everyday for each one of you. Because every day is unique the same way each student that I teach is. You are welcome to come and ride together with me!

Ski and Snowboard Lessons

Price list - Ski & Snowboard lessons
BASIC PROGRAMS
Lesson/Starting time1 student2 students3 students
Group of 4 - 6 students
2 hours (9:30, 11:30, 14:00)170 lv220 lv270 lv
75 lv per person
2+2 hours (9:30 - 14:00; 11:30 - 16:00) *30 minutes lunch break incl. 320 lv400 lv480 lv
125 lv per person
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Lesson/Starting time1 student2 students3 students
Group of 4 - 6 students
Ski or Snowboard Advanced Carving lesson with video analyzing incl. (9:00-12:00)280 lv350 lv420 lv
-
Ski or Snowboard Freestyle lesson with video analyzing incl. (12:00-15:00)280 lv350 lv420 lv
-
Happy Kids Hour - 50 min lesson for kids under 5 with equipment rental incl.
(in the afternoon, only by request)		90 lv120 lv150 lv
-

RESERVE AND PAY FOR YOUR LESSON ONLINE

Book now

* Our ski school prices do not include equipment rental and lift passes. You can purchase a lift pass at the TOP and BOTTOM station of the gondola as well as from a kiosk by the main entrance of MPM Sport hotel, where TOTEM ski school Bansko is situated. You can check the lift pass prices here.

Viki
Snowboard lesson
The team
Beginner lesson
Advanced