Advanced Lessons

Ski / Snowboard

STEP UP YOUR SHRED GAME: MASTER FREESTYLE, DOMINATE THE POWDER & CARVE LIKE A MACHINE!

Step up your shred game with our Advanced Lessons that redefine what’s possible on the slopes. From mastering freestyle tricks to conquering untouched powder, you’ll gain the confidence to push your riding to new heights. Explore freestyle, jibbing, off-piste adventures, and the art of buttering, all while refining your carving techniques. Join us and elevate your on-piste prowess, making every run an exhilarating showcase of your mastery.

ADVANCED LESSONS

SKI / SNOWBOARD

PISTE PERFORMANCE

Enhance your on-piste skills with expert guidance. Master carving techniques, edge control, and precise turns. Elevate your confidence on groomed trails as you refine your speed management and body positioning. From dynamic short turns to high-speed cruising, conquer the slopes with finesse.

FREESTYLE

Unleash your creativity and style in the terrain park. Learn ollies, nollies, and buttering for seamless ground tricks. Develop aerial prowess with controlled jumps and spins. Grasp rail and box techniques through progressive instruction. Elevate your freestyle game while focusing on safety and expression.

OFF PISTE

Experience the exhilaration of off-piste exploration. Perfect powder riding techniques through weight adjustment and balance. Navigate the open terrain confidently as you conquer various snow conditions. Elevate your skills beyond the marked trails, discovering new dimensions of excitement and challenge

LESSON OVERVIEW

PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTOR

Fluent English, First Aid Trianed

LESSON DURATION

2.5 Hours

LESSON SIZE

Individual or  Private Group up to 4

RIDING LEVEL

Intermediate – Advanced

AGES

Ages 10+ 

PRICE

From $42 / person

MEETUP

We’ll be waiting for you at the bottom of the gondola in New Gudauri, right near the prominent and easily recognizable big Map. Look for our enthusiastic team of instructors, ready to guide you through an adventure-packed session.

GOAL SETTING

Your journey begins with our expert instructors getting to know you and understanding your aspirations. Whether you’re looking to master specific techniques, tackle advanced slopes, or explore the backcountry, we’re here to help you achieve your goals.

SKILL ASSESMENT

Before hitting the slopes, our instructors will assess your current riding abilities. This assessment helps us tailor the lesson to your skill level, ensuring that the content is both challenging and attainable.

LESSON PLAN

Based on your goals and skill assessment, our instructors will develop a personalized lesson plan. This plan will outline the key areas of focus and the techniques we’ll work on during the lesson.

TECHNIQUE REFINEMENT

Whether it’s carving down groomed slopes, nailing freestyle tricks, or conquering off-piste terrain, our lessons cover a range of advanced techniques. You’ll receive expert guidance on form, balance, and control to refine your skills and build confidence.

FEEDBACK

Throughout the lesson, our instructors provide real-time feedback and tips for improvement. This immediate guidance ensures that you grasp concepts effectively and make quick progress.

Reviewer
Fergus Appleton
Mar 21, 2023
I booked a week of coaching with Levi to improve my carving and off-piste technique and the outcome of his lessons exceeded my expectations. I can fully recommend vagabond to any advanced skier/snowboarder/freerider who wants to top up their riding and spend their vacation with fun, passionate professionals.
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Eline Petrovic
Mar 14, 2023
I had ski lessons with Chiara and Taylor from Vagabond and I loved them so much that I decided to cancel my next holiday to Switzerland and come back to Gudauri instead to ski with the Vagabonds again! Absolutely professional, extremely competent for intermediate and advanced level ski lessons - I am so happy that I found such a high quality service in Georgia!
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Thomas Lassey
Feb 27, 2023
Sophie's snowboarding lessons were great. Learned so much and she was extremely patient 🙂
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Tadeusz Nelson
Feb 26, 2023
Had an absolutely brilliant time. The organisation by Taylor and his team was flawless, from the moment we touched down in Georgia to being dropped off at the airport again, and everything in between. The skiing lessons provided by Zane were great fun and I really felt my skiing go to the next level. The price was great and felt like real value. Will hopefully be back next year!
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Michael Fenton
Feb 21, 2023
My wife and I had 4 days of lessons with Levi and he is an outstanding instructor for beginner to advanced levels. I highly recommend him to anyone visiting Gudari.
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William Oliver
Feb 15, 2023
I have use Vagabond for the last 4 years both for myself and now for my daughter. Their instructors are great and their ability to accommodate your requests are second to none. I highly recommend Taylor and his team to anyone wanting to learn or to fine tune their skills for the more advanced skier.
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Alan Boyne
Feb 1, 2023
Very experienced team! Jay was with me for some advanced snowboard lessons and we had a good time with improvements in carving and some on piste tricks. Looking forward to come back when the snow conditions allow us for some free riding lessons. 🏂🏂🏂
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Yash Rajesh
Feb 26, 2022
Had a great time skiing with Vagabond. They were extremely professional and prompt throughout my interactions from start to finish. I would especially like to mention Kacka my ski instructor, who was extremely helpful and attentive and has really helped my improve my ski techniques. And besides being an amazing help on the slopes she was extremely warm and friendly and a truly nice person, immediately making me feel comfortable. Would highly recommend both Vagabond and Kacka for all the prospective skiers. Yash
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Andrey Kontyaev
Jan 7, 2022
Great customer service and amazing advice. Thank you. The guys know the mountain and are quick to respond to questions even to advanced skiers.
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Fergus James Diamonds
Mar 25, 2021
Simply the best ski school in gudauri........my family and I have used vagabond ski school for the last 3 years and they have been faultless - the booking experience, through Taylor Ferguson (the owner) has always been super efficient and personal. The coaching experience for all of my family, with all of his English speaking highly qualified ski coaches, has been amazing every single time. My youngest started with them when she was 4 years old, having never skiied before, whilst I took some more advanced lessons this year so they cater for all levels which is great for us. I fell 100% secure leaving my daughters with their ski coaches for the day which is super important and allows my wife and I to relax and do our own skiing. All in all incredible - Gudauri is a great skiing location - if it wasn't for Taylor and his crew we'd probably try other locations......as long as they are still there we'll keep coming back for more 😀 - that is how good they are.....
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dalibor husak
Feb 4, 2020
Vagabond ski instructors are the best! Coming from all over the world and having various travel and adventure experiences they can give you advices not only about Georgia and skiing but also about any other places. They are all very competent, speak excellent English and make you feel safe on the slopes.
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Reviewer
Fergus Appleton
Mar 21, 2023
I booked a week of coaching with Levi to improve my carving and off-piste technique and the outcome of his lessons exceeded my expectations. I can fully recommend vagabond to any advanced skier/snowboarder/freerider who wants to top up their riding and spend their vacation with fun, passionate professionals.
Read more
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Reviewer
Eline Petrovic
Mar 14, 2023
I had ski lessons with Chiara and Taylor from Vagabond and I loved them so much that I decided to cancel my next holiday to Switzerland and come back to Gudauri instead to ski with the Vagabonds again! Absolutely professional, extremely competent for intermediate and advanced level ski lessons - I am so happy that I found such a high quality service in Georgia!
Read more
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Reviewer
Thomas Lassey
Feb 27, 2023
Sophie's snowboarding lessons were great. Learned so much and she was extremely patient 🙂
Read more
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Reviewer
Tadeusz Nelson
Feb 26, 2023
Had an absolutely brilliant time. The organisation by Taylor and his team was flawless, from the moment we touched down in Georgia to being dropped off at the airport again, and everything in between. The skiing lessons provided by Zane were great fun and I really felt my skiing go to the next level. The price was great and felt like real value. Will hopefully be back next year!
Read more
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Reviewer
Michael Fenton
Feb 21, 2023
My wife and I had 4 days of lessons with Levi and he is an outstanding instructor for beginner to advanced levels. I highly recommend him to anyone visiting Gudari.
Read more
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Reviewer
William Oliver
Feb 15, 2023
I have use Vagabond for the last 4 years both for myself and now for my daughter. Their instructors are great and their ability to accommodate your requests are second to none. I highly recommend Taylor and his team to anyone wanting to learn or to fine tune their skills for the more advanced skier.
Read more
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Reviewer
Alan Boyne
Feb 1, 2023
Very experienced team! Jay was with me for some advanced snowboard lessons and we had a good time with improvements in carving and some on piste tricks. Looking forward to come back when the snow conditions allow us for some free riding lessons. 🏂🏂🏂
Read more
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Reviewer
Yash Rajesh
Feb 26, 2022
Had a great time skiing with Vagabond. They were extremely professional and prompt throughout my interactions from start to finish. I would especially like to mention Kacka my ski instructor, who was extremely helpful and attentive and has really helped my improve my ski techniques. And besides being an amazing help on the slopes she was extremely warm and friendly and a truly nice person, immediately making me feel comfortable. Would highly recommend both Vagabond and Kacka for all the prospective skiers. Yash
Read more
Review Source Image
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Reviewer
Andrey Kontyaev
Jan 7, 2022
Great customer service and amazing advice. Thank you. The guys know the mountain and are quick to respond to questions even to advanced skiers.
Read more
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Posted on
Google
Reviewer
Fergus James Diamonds
Mar 25, 2021
Simply the best ski school in gudauri........my family and I have used vagabond ski school for the last 3 years and they have been faultless - the booking experience, through Taylor Ferguson (the owner) has always been super efficient and personal. The coaching experience for all of my family, with all of his English speaking highly qualified ski coaches, has been amazing every single time. My youngest started with them when she was 4 years old, having never skiied before, whilst I took some more advanced lessons this year so they cater for all levels which is great for us. I fell 100% secure leaving my daughters with their ski coaches for the day which is super important and allows my wife and I to relax and do our own skiing. All in all incredible - Gudauri is a great skiing location - if it wasn't for Taylor and his crew we'd probably try other locations......as long as they are still there we'll keep coming back for more 😀 - that is how good they are.....
Read more
Review Source Image
Posted on
Google
Reviewer
dalibor husak
Feb 4, 2020
Vagabond ski instructors are the best! Coming from all over the world and having various travel and adventure experiences they can give you advices not only about Georgia and skiing but also about any other places. They are all very competent, speak excellent English and make you feel safe on the slopes.
Read more
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PISTE PERFORMANCE

Enhance your mastery on the groomed slopes with our Piste Performance lessons. Led by expert instructors, you’ll refine your carving technique, perfect your parallel turns, and learn to navigate varying terrain with precision. From advanced edge control to mastering short-radius turns, this lesson unlocks the art of seamless piste riding.

ADVANCED CARVING:

Deepen your carving skills to effortlessly glide through turns.

EDGE CONTROL:

Learn to control your edges for enhanced stability and control.

TERRAIN ADAPTATION:

Gain confidence in handling different piste conditions and inclines.

SHORT RADIUS TURNS:

Navigate tighter turns with finesse and control.

PARALLEL TURNS:

Master the technique of skiing or snowboarding parallel to the fall line.

FREESTYLE

Step into the world of creativity and expression with our Freestyle lessons. Whether you’re drawn to jumps, rails, or boxes, our skilled instructors will guide you through the techniques of aerial maneuvers, tricks, and stylish slides. Develop your air awareness, learn grabs and spins, and embrace the exhilarating realm of freestyle riding.

AERIAL MANEUVERS:

Explore jumps and aerial tricks while maintaining control.

RAILS AND BOXES:

Discover the art of sliding and balancing on rails and boxes.

TERRAIN PARK ETIQUETTE:

Understand safety and etiquette while riding in the terrain park.

GRABS AND SPINS:

Learn to add spins and stylish grabs to your jumps.

AIR AWARENESS:

Develop a sense of comfort and control while in the air.

OFF-PISTE

Embark on a journey beyond the marked trails with our Off-Piste lessons. Discover the thrill of backcountry and powder riding as you learn to navigate ungroomed terrain and tackle various snow conditions. Our experienced instructors will teach you essential techniques for safety, navigation, and making the most of untouched snow.

POWDER RIDING:

Master the art of skiing or snowboarding through deep powder.

AVALANCHE AWARENESS:

Understand basic principles of avalanche safety and avoidance.

TERRAIN NAVIGATION:

Learn to navigate unmarked terrain while considering safety.

UNTRACKED LINES:

Embrace the untouched beauty of off-piste terrain and learn line selection.

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