Experience: 8+ years of ski shop leadership, team management, and overall resort operations.
Superpower: ⚡ Endless energy, tireless multitasking, and dedicated guest care.
Meet the Bansko Crew
Behind every seamless winter holiday at SkiBansko.bg is a passionate team of local mountain lovers, certified instructors, and master equipment technicians. From fitting your boots to perfection at 6:30 AM to helping you conquer your first black run, our crew is dedicated to making your time in Bansko safe, effortless, and unforgettable.
Annie Paykova
Shop Operations Manager
Yanko Kolchev
Senior Ski Fitting Specialist
Experience: Core team member with broad expertise in equipment fitting and logistics.
Superpower: ⚡ Athletic discipline, precision, and lightning-fast boot fitting.
George Georgiev
Head of Ski Technicians
Experience: 10+ years of alpine ski technology leadership, trained in Austria and Italy.
Superpower: ⚡ World-class technical expertise delivered with easy-going humour.
George Gerdzhikov
Guest Relations & Cashier Lead
Experience:PhD in Zoology, professional wildlife guide, and core winter front-of-house guest specialist at Traventuria Bansko with exceptional local knowledge.
Superpower: ⚡ Cultural ambassador, traditional dance expert, and an unmatched ability to match guests with unforgettable local mountain experiences.
George Petakov
Ski & Snowboard Technician
Experience: Multi-talented rental technician, resident snowboarding specialist, and key member of the resort transfer team, keeping logistics seamless.
Superpower: ⚡ Infectious humor that turns routine gear fitting into pure entertainment, paired with expert hands-on snowboard setup and tuning knowledge
Nadya Budina
Customer Service & Cash Desk
Experience: 5 years of front-desk and resort operations leadership; year-round key person delivering outstanding customer service at Traventuria Bansko.
Superpower: ⚡ Unflappable composure, patient listening, and a soothing front-of-house presence that effortlessly transforms high-volume shop buzz into calm.
Ivan Pahov
Ski Repair & Service Technician
Experience: Seasoned repair specialist and service hub technician keeping thousands of skis and boards in peak condition.
Superpower: ⚡ Precision equipment tuning coupled with a gift for brightening everyone’s day with coffee and a welcoming smile.
Dimitar Kotlarski
Ski Technician
Experience: Second-season technician and fast-rising talent specializing in equipment care and custom boot fitting.
Superpower: ⚡ Meticulous attention to detail, rapid learning, and an all-in dedication to guest satisfaction in the ski shop.
