Backcountry Skiing in Georgia

Detailed description of the ski touring routes in Georgia Caucasus: Gudauri, Kazbegi, Svaneti, Ajara.

Oleg (@amnimaken) Gritskevich

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Narvani valley

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Khado valley

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Climbing the ridge between the Milioni and Khado valleys

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Khado Valley

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Narvani valley

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Ridge between Million and Khado valleys

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View to Millioni valley

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Narvani valley

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Left circus from Narvani Mt.

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View to Narvani Mt. (3319 m.)

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Ukhati village

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Narvani Mt. (3319 m.)

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Narvani Valley

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Exit from Narvani Gorge

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Cemetery in Ukhti village

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Skinning up in Milioni valley

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Lomisi Monastery (9th century)

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Sioni valley

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Oleg Gritskevich - Ski&Splitboard guide, living in Gudauri Ski Resort, Georgia. Vast experience of snowboarding in big mountains. Oleg is a member of the of RMGA, Diploma of professional avalanche training of the Canadian Avalanche Association. Extensive experience of work with clients from Europe. Oleg Gritskevich

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Skiing in Kobi valley

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Ski touring around Sadzele Mt. in Kobi valley

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Skiing in Kobi valley

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Ski touring to the Kobi valley from Gudauri resort

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Ski touring to the Kobi valley from Gudauri resort

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Ski touring to Sheli and Miketi Mountains (Lomisi Ridge)

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Ski touring to Sheli and Miketi Mountains (Lomisi Ridge)

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Ski touring to Sheli and Miketi Mountains (Lomisi Ridge)

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Ski touring to Sheli and Miketi Mountains (Lomisi Ridge)

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The view from Sheli Mt. to the Gudauri Ski resort

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Ski touring to Sheli and Miketi Mountains (Lomisi Ridge)

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Ski touring to Sheli and Miketi Mountains (Lomisi Ridge)

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Lines on the Sheli and Miketi Mountains (Lomisi Ridge)

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Backcountry Skiing in Georgia

by Oleg Gritskevich - Ski&Splitboard guide, living in Gudauri Ski Resort, Georgia.

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Description

There are almost no places left on our planet that you can discover with the feeling of a pioneer. Every corner is already described in detail and marked on Google maps. Except for Georgia. As if it is a special gift to our generation – the discovery of Georgia, a unique country in the South Caucasus (in Asia, in the Middle East), which was hidden from the attention of travelers for almost the whole last century due to a combination of several factors - the Iron Curtain during 70 years in the last century when Georgia was part of the USSR, civil wars, high level of crime and the long post-Soviet period of the country’s formative stage.

A little more than 10 years ago, Georgia opened up in all its glory. Historical places of interest, many of them are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, wide range of climatic zones, openness and hospitality of the local population, excellent cuisine of organic food, several hundred types of wine and untouched wild mountains - in this small mountainous country every curious traveler can plunge into an adventurous atmosphere and get a bright kaleidoscope of impressions during short vacation time.

Georgia is located in the south of the Great Caucasian Range. The mountains, the highest point of which reaches 5193 meters above sea level, form the entire northern border of the state and cover two-thirds of the country’s area.
Most of the mountainous areas are not inhabited, and in winter many mountain roads are covered with snow and are impassable.

The best time for one-day backcountry: end of January – mid-March. The best time for multi-day backcountry with overnight stays in tents or huts: March - April. May is the best month for ski-touring to the top of the Kazbek mountain.

Adventures

Backcountry to the Lomisi Monastery of the 9th century

If visiting an ancient Orthodox monastery, hidden on a mountain range where five monks live all year round sounds like an unforgettable adventure that you would enjoy, then this is the route to take.

Ski Adventures: Through Milioni to Narvani Valley

Long route to enjoy the wildlife of the big mountains, pristine slopes, dry northern snow, incredible views and a wide choice of both safe and steep lines.

Freeriding in the Milioni Valley

In Gudauri, this is the fastest and surest way to find perfect snow with a vertical drop more than a kilometer with the use of ski lifts.

Ski touring in the snow circus of Deda Ena Mt.

The place of accumulation and preservation of huge reserves of excellent snow.

Ski touring in Sioni valley

Sioni is one of the most spectacular itineraries in the region, characterized by a long approach, excellent snow quality, and a large selection of descent lines in a varied terrain.

Backcountry skiing in the area of Sheli and Miketi Mountains.

The vast snowfields of Shele and the giant ridges of Miketi form an opportunity to leave your epic line on untouched powder - the dream of every freerider.

Sidecountry in Kobi valley

The routes to Kobi are the most visited in Gudauri due to their accessibility, endless runs, and the big vertical height difference.

Route «Pentagon»

Ski-tour to the southern ridge of Bidara mountain from the west

Deda Ena - Khorisar - Truso

A beautiful, remote route, striking because of its scale and landscapes and large selection of lines for descent.

Circular route around Bidara Mt.

Circular long combined route in the conditions of closed Cross Pass and impossibility to return to the resort by car.