Skiing @ Buzludzha Monument
Skiing @ Buzludzha Monument

Incredible ski segment shot in Bulgaria as Ole Pavel and Lukas Joas find creative ways to session the Buzludzha Monument, a former communist headquarters in Bulgaria.

“Built on Buzludzha Peak by the Bulgarian communist government and inaugurated in 1981, the monument’s futurist architecture stands as a relic of state-constructed communist buildings. Witness the contemporary act of skiing against this historical backdrop, a structure abandoned since the fall of communism in 1989.”

After decades of disuse the grounds are riddled with the telltale signs of urban decay but make the prefect venue for a pair of skiers who relish days when they can go undisturbed while exploring unique ways to ski manmade structures.

Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....