All inclusive
Freeride Trips in Gudauri
Gudauri, Georgia
Gudauri Unleashed: Your Ultimate 8-Day Freeridie TRIP IN GUDAURi POWDER
Shred some powder in the Gudauri backcountry with our 8-day freeriding / ski touring trip. You’ll enjoy guided freeriding and/or ski touring with our professional guides, lush ski-in/ski-out accommodation, and hassle-free transportation from the moment you land. Feel the thrill of untouched slopes and discover the best of Gudauri Freeride terrain.
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TRIP OVERVIEW
On Your Adventure You Will
Freeride / Ski Tour with Deeply Knowledgeable Local Guides
Our experienced guides are not only fluent in English but also intimately familiar with the Gudauri/Kazbegi region’s terrain, ensuring a safe and exhilarating adventure into Gudauri’s expansive backcountry. With countless options to explore, you’re guaranteed to have a blast while soaking in breathtaking mountain vistas. For the adventurous, infinite terrain awaits just a few hours’ hike away, and for the downhill-oriented powder seekers, Gudauri’s lift-accessed backcountry is truly one of a kind. Optional ski tour to an isolated mountain hut where we’re likely to be the only guests surrounded by the powder fields of the iconic Mt. Kazbek.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Effortless Transportation
Enjoy the ease of a warm welcome and comfortable transfer from Tbilisi to Gudauri and from your hotel to all freeride / ski tour destinations. Let transportation be the least of your worries as you savor your adventure.
Slopeside Accommodation + Spa & Breakfast
After each exhilarating day, retreat to our comfortable slope-side accommodation. A 4-star hotel awaits with a hot sauna in the spa, a great restaurant, and two bars. For the adventurous hikers, a 2 night stay in a comfortable, modern, and totally isolated mountain hut at 3014m is optional and highly recommended. Breakfast and spa access are included in the Gudauri hotel; breakfast and dinner are included in the mountain hut.
Gudauri Ski Passes
Unlock Gudauri with unlimited ski passes included in your Freeriding trip with us.
Avalanche & Mountain Safety
In the realm of freeriding, there’s no such thing as too much knowledge and safety awareness, especially concerning avalanches. Whether you’re using a beacon for the first time or a seasoned snow profile analyst, our guides will elevate your understanding and awareness, placing safety first when backcountry ski touring and freeriding in Gudauri.
Skill Development
Beyond avalanche safety, our guides are skilled in helping you navigate challenging, deep, and steep terrain with ease, using specialized riding techniques. Conserve your energy, stay out longer, and carve through more powder. Elevate your skills and make the most of your backcountry ski tour in Gudauri.
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
Ski Equipment & Avalanche Gear
It is necessary to bring your own ski/snowboard equipment, clothes, and avalanche beacon, shovel, and probe, or to rent avalanche equipment in Gudauri.
Lunch & Dinners
Lunches can be purchased on the mountain or taken from the breakfast buffet for ski touring days. Dinners can be purchased at the hotel restaurant or in numerous great restaurants in Gudauri. We’re here to help with the best recommendations and make reservations according to your group’s preferences. If you choose the ski touring trip to the mountain hut, dinner will be included there.
Travel Insurance
We highly recommend purchasing a comprehensive travel insurance policy that covers backcountry skiing/snowboarding and provides unexpected trip cancellation protection.
Your adventure begins with a smooth and comfortable airport pickup in a 4×4 car equipped with snow tires and an experienced local driver who knows the ins and outs of Georgia’s mountain roads. As you ascend into snowy paradise, take in the crisp mountain air and get ready to embark on a journey filled with excitement, adrenaline, and unparalleled freeriding experiences.
Over the next six days, our seasoned guides, intimately familiar with every contour of Gudauri, will guide you through the expansive off-piste terrain of this breathtaking destination. Explore lift-accessible terrain that mirrors scenes straight out of a ski movie or set out on ski touring trips in the nearby valleys for the true wilderness experience. From steep chutes to open bowls and thrilling drops, Gudauri offers it all, ensuring a freeriding adventure like no other. Prepare for unforgettable days as you immerse yourself in the diverse and exhilarating landscapes that define Gudauri as a freerider’s paradise. Ski touring is optional, riding powder is mandatory.
For the ascent-lovers, ski touring paradise awaits at 3014 meters above sea level. Vagabond Adventures is proud to partner with AltiHut, Georgia’s most modern and comfortable mountain hut located high on the slopes of 5054m Mt. Kazbek. We spend a day ascending from Gergeti Trinity Church to AltiHut with a delicious dinner awaiting us on arrival, a day (or more) ascending nearby ridges and riding our dream lines, and on the last day we’ll ascend one more time for some morning powder and ride all the way from the ridge at 3600m down to the parking lot at 2200m, where our trusty 4×4 awaits to take us back to Gudauri.
As your 8-day freeride package in Gudauri comes to an end, we ensure a seamless and comfortable transition from the mountains to your departure terminal. Reflect on the exhilarating moments, newfound skills, and camaraderie forged amidst the stunning Greater Caucasus. Depart with the satisfaction of having experienced the best of Gudauri.
Our trip starts with a detailed assessment of riding skills as we hit the slopes for some off-piste exploration. Our experienced guides will tailor the experience to your level, ensuring everyone is comfortable and ready for the adventures ahead. Engage in group discussions to set personalized and collective freeriding goals, creating a cohesive and supportive atmosphere for the days to come. It’s not just about conquering slopes; it’s about the shared journey and the unique thrill of freeriding in Gudauri.
After each exhilarating day of freeriding in Gudauri, ski straight to the doorstep of our carefully selected accommodation. Warm up in the sauna or get a massage, feast on Georgia’s renowned cuisine and try some chacha at the local bar. Your guide will share their local knowledge about authentic cuisine and the best apres ski parties. Evenings are not just about rest; they’re an integral part of the experience, ensuring you wake up excited and ready for another day of thrilling freeriding adventures.
Prerequisites
Previous experience skiing or snowboarding off-piste in powder.
Required Equipment
Freeriding Gear
– Freeride Skis or Snowboard
– Ski/Snowboard Boots
– Collapsable Touring Poles
Avy Gear
– Avalanche Beacon
– Avalanche Probe
– Foldable Shovel
Outer Wear
– Base layers
– Midlayers
– Waterproof Ski Pants
– Waterproof Ski Jacket
– Gloves
– Helmet
– Goggles
Backcountry Essentials
– Sunglasses
– 25-35 L Backpack (large enough to carry all of your equipment)
– Water Bottle (thermos is best)
– Snacks
– Sunscreen
Let us know if you need assistance with rentals.
Recommended
Travel Insurance
– Comprehensive travel insurance with medical and trip cancellation cover
PROFESSIONAL GUIDE
Fluent English, First Aid Trianed
TRANSPORT
Private Airport Transfers, to/from Freeride Spots
ACTIVITIES
Freeriding and/or Ski Touring
LODGING
Ski in Ski out Accommodation, Mountain Hut
GUDAURI SKI PASS
Unlimited Slope Access
SKILL DEVELOPMENT
Avalanche Safety & Ski Technique
TERRAIN
Gudauri Backcountry
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Your Ski-In-Ski-Out Haven: Immerse yourself in comfort and style with our range of thoughtfully curated rooms, all conveniently nestled right on the slope. All rooms include an expansive traditional Georgian & European breakfast buffet and unlimited spa access. Explore the variety of amenities available, ensuring your stay is tailored to perfection.
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Unlimited Spa Access
Breakfast Buffet
Fitness Center
High Speed Internet
Ski Locker
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Spa Treatments & Massages
Bowling Alley
Billiards Table
Board Games
ATV/Snowmobile Tour
GUDAURI
Gudauri offers an array of backcountry terrain that caters to skiers and snowboarders of various skill levels. Here’s a breakdown of the terrain you can explore:
Alpine Bowls
Gudauri is renowned for its vast alpine bowls, providing open and expansive areas for freeriding. These bowls offer endless powder-filled descents and wide-open turns. Descend into Kobi bowl straight from the lift or hike up a neighboring valley for pure, wide-open solitude.
Steep Chutes
Thrill-seekers will appreciate the steep chutes and couloirs that Gudauri has to offer. Technical, challenging, protected from wind and sun, and full of adrenaline.
Remote Zones
If you’re looking for solitude and untouched snow, venture into Gudauri’s remote zones. Within a 30-90 minute hike from the lifts, numerous chutes, bowls, spines, and fields descend down to the road where our driver will pick you up. These areas require careful planning and are best explored with a knowledgeable guide.
Gudauri experiences snowfall from December until May although most snowfall is concentrated in the spring months. March is best for deep powder beneath the ski lifts and early April is great for long ski tours on stable snow. Due to its high elevation and unique climate patterns, while the spring season is winding down in the Alps, Gudauri is just reaching its peak.
Varied Conditions
Due to the 1300 meter elevation difference in the ski resort and even greater elevations in the backcountry, you’re likely to find all conditions from light, dry powder on top to spring corn on the bottom.
The scenic drive along the Georgian Military Highway from Tbilisi to Gudauri takes approximately 2.5 hours with our safe drivers and comfortable cars.
From Kutaisi Airport, driving time is about 5 hours, crossing the foothills of central Georgia and then winding up into the greater Caucasus.