Hello! We are
Snow&Wake Bulgaria
Location: Iskar lake | On photo: Snow and Wake Bulgaria
Photo by: Chris Knight
About us
WE DO- WAKEBOARDING
- SNOWBOARDING
- SKI LESSONS
- ENDURO AND ADVENTURE BIKE
- ACCOMMODATION
- WAKEBOARDING
- SNOWBOARDING
- SKI LESSONS
- ENDURO AND ADVENTURE BIKE
- ACCOMMODATION
Snow and Wake Bulgaria was established in 2006. The aim had always been to provide world class wakeboarding and snow sport in one of Europes most amazing settings. Set up by Matt Pigden with over 25yrs experience in coaching / participating watersports and snowsports to world class levels.
The wake camp is situated 1hr outside the capital Sofia on a amazing uncommercialised lake the biggest in the Balkans. The onsite facilities include 3 resturants / bar, beach and sunbathing area fully equipped hotel. Perfect for chilling after your sets. The lake is in the heart of the Rila with its warm flat summer water and air temperatures. Often we are the only boats un the water carving up glass water. The why for 12 seasons we have had thousands of riders from all over the world come to join us, from children on their first tow to Woprld champions all enjoying the charm of the country.
The snow school has come along way from all those years ago being run out of shipping container at the hotel, we now have a fully equipped ski in /ski out depot, with 18 instructors, depot staff and child care professionals. Based in the Yanakiev Hotel.
Bridging the gap of the seasons is our sister company Bulgarian Bike Shipping Adventures. Wiether shipping your own bike or renting one off ours. We provide everything to full Enduro guided holidays in the local area and all over Bulgaria… This is a amazing playground.
Our activities
What people say?
Steve Ireland – W.O.R. Events Manager on his third tour in Bulgaria:
“David Hyde… what can I say… I owe you big time in my life, for bringing me to Bulgaria in April 2017… because I just look at that view… there… and I can honestly say – this is one of my favorite places in the world. Thanks Mr Hyde.”
Bike Ridden: SWM RS 300
steve ireland
Manager at w.o.r. events
Charlotte Bryant – Pro Wake Boarder
Snow and Wake Bulgaria! What a place. I have been coming to this location for over 10 years now and i will not stop going. The endless glassy lake where you never have to turn around, the amazingly friendly staff members, the great food, oh and the amazing summer weather! And to add to the amazing wake boarding scene, the snowboarding side of things is incredible also. Super affordable prices and amazing snow, what more could you want! I would 10/10 recommend this place for cost and location you are getting an amazing deal. I can tell you I will not stop going, you will NOT be disappointed with your trip here!“
charlotte BRYANT
professional wake boarder
Christopher Walker – BBS Adventures Client
“You really have to experience it to understand how epic the Rila Mountains are for off road riding. All abilities can find something to suit their level, and to push yourself further if you want to. Very friendly staff and guides, value for money is unbeatable, everyone left full of praise and tall stories to tell. I would recommend this trip to anyone who wants to experience real free off road riding, no gates, no confrontation, just friendly locals and limitless trails.”
Bike Ridden: Honda XR650R
christopher WALKER
BBS ADVENTURES CLIENT
Julia Bioko – SWB Client
“When we in Moscow think of Bulgaria , we think of beaches , corn and Baba Vanga. To say I was ecstatic when my google search yielded SnowAndWake Bulgaria would be an understatement! Couldn’t wait to get there and when I did I was amazed by the beauty of the place and the charisma of my wake boarding instructor captain Matt, who turned out to be the business owner. There is hardly a more beautiful, clean and private wake boarding lake in Europe, than the Iskar lake of captain Matt’s.
I was very lucky to ride on the perfect flat, glass like water and get better and better every time under the guidance and care of Matt, who wouldn’t let me hang loose. Other times we took a break, drifting peacefully in Matt’s wake boarding boat under the sun.
It was truly an unforgettable and productive trip, memories from which I cherish and I do look forward to repeating it again next summer!”
julia boiko
Snow And Wake Bulgaria CLIENT
Paul Mercer – BBS Adventures Client
“The best riding I’ve ever experienced…. A true bikers paradise! The locals make this trip… it’s like riding with your best mate. TO LIVE IS THE RAREST THING IN THE WORLD… MOST PEOPLE JUST EXIST!”
Bike Ridden: Husqvarna 250TE
PAUL MERCER
BBS ADVENTURES CLIENT
Krassimira Hendry – Yanakiev Ski & Snowboard School Borovets Client
BEST IN THE BUSINESS
We have been using the school for about 6 years now. They simply are the best in the business! Matt, Mitko, Ilian, Jessica , and everyone else from the ski / snowboard instructors are just amazing. They really care about you, they work with you until good level of skiing is achieved! They help in all sorts of situations from equipment hire to where to eat and drink. Or if hospital is needed, or whatever you might need! Instructors are calm, concentrated and they never run massive groups – small groups only with enough individual attention. All instructors are very polite! Everyone is fluent in English, Russian and Bulgarian. Words can’t describe how happy and grateful we are for their help and support they turned my and my family to experienced skiers! Simply the best! Thank you!”
KRASSIMIRA HENDRY
YANAKIEV SKI & SNOWBOARD SCHOOL BOROVETS CLIENT
Arnie Arnison – Royal Air Force , SWB and Yanakiev Ski & Snowboard School Borovets Client
I tried wake boarding for the first time with Matt at Iskar Reservoir and it couldn’t have been more fun. The lake is beautiful and clean and Matt was a very encouraging instructor, with some simple top tips that make all the difference. I enjoyed it so much that I’ve been back a few times since! I always use Snow And Wake Bulgaria for my ski services at Borovets. The staff are always super friendly and I recommend them to all my friends and family when they visit for ski hire and lessons. The ski instructors are great, be it for adults or children and they will try to match the instructors to suit the client. Highly recommended and in a great location too!
arnie arnison
swb and Yanakiev ski & snowboard school borovets client