Georgia Snowcat Ski Adventure

£3585

17/02/2024

24/02/2024

Untracked powder skiing

A trip of a life time. 6 days of powder skiing, untracked deserted powder slopes in the wilderness of this truly unspoilt area, uplift with Snowcats. 300 to 500m vertical pitches with about 10 to 15 pickups per day. About 3,000m vertical per day plus of pure powder skiing.

From its green valleys spread with vineyards to its old churches and watchtowers perched in fantastic mountain scenery, Georgia never disappoints. Guests are considered blessings and hospitality is the very stuff of life. (From Lonely Planet)

“As close to heaven as I’m likely to get!”

Note: As always we hope for powder, we plan for powder but powder is in the hands of the Gods not us. The Georgia Catski operation has a great history of skiing the most amazing powder conditions but in the mountains there will always be times when the powder does not arrive. On these trips everyone is armed with ski touring kit and we will make the most of the conditions, whatever they will be.

Course Full

Experienced off-piste skiers. Level 5/6 or above

Skiers with a good level of fitness who can get up unaided after a fall in deep powder.

Winter

5/6 hours

Maximum 12 (Plus Guide and instructor)

N/A

Touring skis with skins required

N/A

Avalanche Air bag, Transceiver, shovel, probe required

Required

INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

Full board accommodation on arrival in Bakhmaro (see below for details of accommodation)
Use of Snowcat
Taxis and airport transfers
Overnight hotel and dinner on day 7 (if required – see itinerary)
Snoworks instructor for duration of the trip
Local guide
Tips and gratuities

NOT INCLUDED:

Alcoholic drinks with meals (bring duty free if you require these)
Travel insurance (off piste with a guide)
International flights

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

Touring skis and skins, helmet, off piste safety equipment, (transceiver, shovel & probe), avalanche air bag (these can be hired locally for around €80- contact the office)

Itinerary

16 FEBRUARY FRIDAY
Depart from London for Batumi, Georgia. Recommended flights with Turkish Air (details to be advised).

17 FEBRUARY – DAY 1 SATURDAY
Arrive Batumi by 1715. Transfer to Bakhmaro. Safety briefing

18 – 23 FEBRUARY – DAYS 2 – 7 SUNDAY TO FRIDAY
6 Days off-piste skiing with snowcats.

24 FEBRUARY – DAY 8 SATURDAY
Depart our guest house accommodation early and transfer to Batumi airport. Fly back to London. Recommended flights with Turkish Air (details to be advised).

OR
(itinerary could change depending on weather and snow conditions)

23 FEBRUARY – DAYs 7/8
Ski all day then transfer to a hotel close to the airport for dinner and overnight. Fly back to UK on Saturday 24 February.