Do you want a skiing adventure? Look no further than Georgia in 2025. We will be based in the small hamlet of Bakhmaro. A perfect powder location with accommodation sitting at 1950 metres surrounded by fabulous evergreen forests. The slopes sit between 2100 metres and 2755 metres. No ski lifts, no commercialism, no night clubs, noisy bars or skiers trashing your tracks. Just pure off piste skiing with access each day using a snowcat.
Expect to have between 10 – 15 pick ups each day, it is a vast area with a massive amount of skiing.
Skiing here will be above and amongst the treeline, perfect if the weather changes. The routes here are not steep but the snow is very deep.
Note: There may be times when snowstorms make it impossible to access the slopes. Be prepared for all conditions, from deep powder to spring snow conditions.
If you are an adventure skier this has to be at the top of your bucket list.
Minimum requirements for this course:
Check your ski level here.
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)
The Caucasus mountains cover 60% of the country, the highest mountain range in Europe stretching over 1200km. There are many ski resorts but in true Snoworks fashion this is an adventure like no other. Stay in a secluded lodge in the heart of the mountains to take advantage of the untracked powder – one of the best kept secrets in Europe!
Georgia is relatively undiscovered by many travellers and even fewer skiers. If it’s culture you’re interested in then Georgia has it in abundance. The oldest wine making nation with its own unique processes so be sure to sample some of this while you are there. It also has some fantastically diverse cuisine influenced by Russia and Persia, with some Mediterranean dishes also on offer. Each region has its own traditional dish.
It is a country with one of the most diverse ecologies in the world – climates from subtropical to alpine to semi desert. The local people are hospitable and welcoming to visitors.
Accommodation:
For our fist week we will be based in ‘Pioneers’ Lodge in Bakhmaro, sharing with one other group. All rooms have central heating, balcony and bathrooms. There is also a lounge with an open fireplace, sauna and heated boot room. Shared rooms are a mix of twins, triples/quads; these will be allocated depending on the breakdown of the group.
All meals are included during our stay and are based around eastern European dishes. The plentiful and varied food is prepared freshly each day, with trunks of food taken out each day for lunch.
Due to the location the power is generator based and there is a daily restriction of 6 hours. Central heating is fuelled by local wood and nutshell briquettes.
Travel Suggestions:
Please DO NOT book flights until advised by the office.
Depart from London to Batumi, Georgia. Recommended flights with Turkish Air (details to be advised)
Arrive Batumi by 1535 (depending on published flight times). Transfer to Bakhmaro.
6 days off piste skiing with snowcats.
Depart our accommodation early and transfer to Batumi airport. Fly back to London. Recommended flights with Turkish Air (details to be advised).
Or the itinerary could change depending on weather and snow conditions) to the following:
Friday 6 and Saturday 7 February – Ski all day on Friday then transfer to a hotel close to the airport for dinner and overnight. Fly back to the UK on Saturday 7 February.
For off-piste powder lovers this trip is epic! The size of the ski terrain is huge, with plenty of tree skiing for any bad weather days. Powderprojects, who Snoworks partner with, are great. The local Georgian staff are knowledgeable about the mountain, providing super hospitality. The Pioneers accommodation is modern, comfortable and provides fantastic local Georgian food (great for refuelling after a day mashing fresh tracks). If you like coffee stops this trip is not for you, but if you like awesome skiing, where you don’t have to compete for runs and fresh powder, then this trip is definitely worth while.
No Pistes, No Lifts, No cars, No Skinning, Just lots of untracked snow with a Cat to take us back to the top. The best week’s skiing I’ve had in over 50 years of skiing!!