ARRIVAL
Arrive and settle in
Land in Tbilisi, meet the group and transfer to New Gudauri. Check in, unpack and get ready for the mountains.
Gudauri Freeride & Ski Touring
Eight days in Gudauri combining the joy of resort piste skiing with lift-accessed off-piste and sidecountry laps, plus short bootpacks and ski tours into freeride terrain. Ski the groomers, explore beyond them, and follow the best conditions with a small group led by an avalanche forecaster.
CAUCASUS / GEORGIA
DATES20–29 JAN 2027
DURATION9 NIGHTS · 8 SKI DAYS
GROUPMAX 4:1 PER GUIDE
EARLY BIRD₹79,999 / PERSON
Piste days. Freeride days.
Gudauri is Georgia’s biggest ski resort, with lifts reaching about 3,280 metres. Its long groomed pistes and wide open slopes are an attraction in their own right: plenty of room to carve, enjoy flowing turns and cover ground across the mountain.
Beyond the marked runs, there is lift-accessed off-piste and sidecountry, plus freeride terrain reached with short bootpacks or skins. We mix all three rather than treating piste skiing as an afterthought.
Each morning we choose a plan based on snow quality, avalanche hazard, visibility, wind and the group's interests.
About 2.5 hours by road from Tbilisi airport under typical conditions.
Resort days, with room to explore.
On-piste skiing is as much part of the holiday as the off-piste terrain. These images capture the scale of Gudauri’s open slopes and lift-accessed mountain setting.
PISTE / SIDECOUNTRY / TOURING
Some days are about linking long, satisfying runs on Gudauri’s groomed pistes. Others take us just beyond the marked slopes for lift-accessed off-piste and sidecountry skiing, or farther out through a short bootpack or skin to freeride terrain.
The balance changes with the weather, snowpack and the group. Resort laps are part of the plan, not merely a fallback when freeride conditions are poor.
We ski in small groups of up to four guests per guide. The overall trip capacity is still to be confirmed; the departure runs with at least two paid guests.
A little further from the lifts.
Short bootpacks and ski tours take us into different terrain when snow stability, visibility and group ability allow.
THE TERRAIN
Open faces. Wide horizons.
From the lift-served mountains to the open bowls and faces beyond, the landscape is part of what makes a Gudauri ski week special. Our terrain choices always depend on weather, avalanche conditions and the group.
A flexible week of skiing.
Expect a deliberate mix of piste skiing, lift-accessed sidecountry and short touring or bootpack approaches to freeride terrain, adjusted each morning.
SKI DAY 1
Resort orientation & first turns
Start with lift passes, rentals, equipment checks and avalanche transceiver practice. Enjoy groomed piste laps, get familiar with the mountain and assess conditions.
SKI DAY 2
Carving, exploring, finding snow
A full resort day mixing groomed red and black pistes with nearby lift-accessed off-piste where conditions and abilities allow. Make time for companion-rescue practice.
SKI DAY 3
Beyond the groomers
Enjoy the pistes, explore suitable sidecountry terrain off the lift system, or take a short bootpack or skin for freeride turns when conditions are right.
SKI DAY 4
All-mountain skiing
Follow the forecast and the best available snow: long piste runs, lift-accessed powder laps, or a short human-powered approach.
SKI DAY 5
Resort laps & optional freeride
Spend time skiing the resort's terrain and vary the day with off-piste turns or a short tour, depending on stability, weather and energy.
SKI DAY 6
A flexible mountain day
Choose the balance of groomed pistes, accessible sidecountry and short touring that suits the group and conditions. An easier-paced day is always an option.
SKI DAY 7
More of what we love
Return to the most enjoyable style of skiing from the week: linked piste laps, lift-accessed freeride or a short tour for fresh terrain.
SKI DAY 8
Final runs & farewell
Make the most of a final full day on snow, from carved piste turns to an off-piste objective if conditions permit. Farewell dinner in the evening.
DEPARTURE
Leave Gudauri
Optional morning skiing if travel allows, followed by check-out and a shared transfer to Tbilisi airport.
YOUR MOUNTAIN BASE
We stay for nine nights in New Gudauri, in a ski-in-ski-out villa or one-bedroom apartment with a kitchen and ski storage. Accommodation is twin or triple share, with easy access to the ski lifts and village amenities.
A shared food kitty covers breakfasts and dinners prepared at the stay. Mountain lunches are additional.
Is this for you?
For confident red- and black-piste skiers, snowboarders and splitboarders who enjoy resort skiing and want to explore lift-accessed off-piste and selected freeride objectives.
YOUR LEVEL
Confident on red and black
You should confidently ski or ride red and black pistes. The resort’s groomed runs are a rewarding part of this trip, with plenty of lift-served skiing across the week.
To join off-piste and freeride objectives, you also need experience in variable snow, comfort on slopes around 35° and the ability to link controlled turns in powder and crust. This is not a beginner course.
Participants may choose to ski marked pistes when others head off-piste, but separate guided piste supervision is not guaranteed.
TRAINING INCLUDED
Avalanche skills in the field
Led by an avalanche forecaster, the trip integrates evening snowpack and weather briefings, morning transceiver checks, and companion rescue training early in the week.
Learn how to search with a transceiver, probe and shovel, read terrain, and make group decisions. This is practical recreational avalanche education, not a promise of a separate certificate.
SNOWPACK & RESCUE
Skills that travel with you.
The trip integrates practical snowpack observations and companion rescue practice into the ski week.
What your trip includes.
The trip price is for accommodation, transfers and hosted mountain days. These other costs are for your own account.
INCLUDED IN ₹79,999
On the trip
- Nine nights of twin/triple-share accommodation in New Gudauri, in a villa or apartment with kitchen and ski storage.
- Shared Tbilisi airport–Gudauri transfers in both directions.
- Eight hosted ski days mixing resort pistes, lift-accessed off-piste/sidecountry, and short bootpacks or ski tours to freeride terrain, according to conditions.
- Evening snowpack and forecast briefings; daily transceiver checks; structured beacon, probe, shovel and companion-rescue practice early in the week.
- Group first-aid kit, radios and repair equipment.
- Pre-trip briefing, equipment list, help with visa and insurance paperwork, and group chat.
NOT INCLUDED
Budget separately
- Return flights India–Tbilisi: allow approximately ₹65,000–₹70,000; varies by booking date.
- Lift passes: indicative ₹17,200 for a 10-day pass at 2025–26 prices; recheck 2026–27 rates.
- Breakfast/dinner food kitty: approximately ₹15,000 per guest. Mountain lunches: about 30–40 GEL each plus drinks and snacks.
- Georgia visa: official fees and eligibility depend on passport and qualifying visas/residence permits.
- Travel/adventure insurance: mandatory and not included.
- Rentals: ski/snowboard/touring kit approximately 60–155 GEL per day; avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe around 65 GEL per day.
- Extra meals, transport or nights caused by flight delays or weather/road/lift closures; personal expenses and tips; applicable taxes to be confirmed.
All extra costs shown are approximate and subject to seasonal resort prices, fare changes, exchange rates and availability.
Travel prepared.
We will send a full kit and arrival note before departure.
ENTRY
Visa & travel documents
Indian passport holders generally need a Georgian visa unless they qualify for an exemption through a recognised foreign visa or residence permit. Check the official Georgian government eligibility list and application procedure. Aim to apply by 20 December 2026; do not rely on estimated processing times.
MANDATORY
Insurance & risk acknowledgement
Travel health and accident insurance is mandatory. Confirm current Georgian entry rules and ensure written coverage for off-piste skiing, ski touring, mountain rescue, helicopter evacuation, and preferably trip cancellation. Everyone signs a risk acknowledgement before departure.
WHAT TO PACK
Essential equipment
Skis, snowboard or splitboard and boots; skins if touring; helmet, goggles, sunglasses, avalanche beacon, shovel and probe; 25–35 L backpack; warm layers and waterproof shell; two pairs of gloves; water, sunscreen and personal medication. Some equipment can be rented by prior arrangement.
TRAVEL SUPPORT
Pre-trip coordination
Shared airport transfer from Tbilisi; suggested Delhi–Tbilisi flights subject to schedule checks; a pre-departure briefing, kit list, group chat, and assistance with visa and insurance paperwork.
Insurance and entry requirements should be reconfirmed with the relevant authorities and insurer before travel.
YOUR BOOKING
Clear terms. Flexible mountain days.
Please read these conditions before paying a deposit.
DEPOSITS & BALANCE
How to book
₹35,000 per person confirms a provisional seat, or you can pay in full. Balance due by 31 December 2026 together with visa and insurance proof.
Departure is confirmed by 25 December 2026 once at least two guests have paid. If it does not run, choose a full refund or credit on another Skimo trip. Book flights only after confirmation, or select flexible tickets.
CANCELLATIONS
If plans change
Your deposit is non-refundable if you cancel. After 31 December 2026 the full trip price is non-refundable unless an approved replacement takes your place. You may transfer your seat to a suitable friend up to seven days before departure, subject to approval of their ability. Recovered accommodation costs are passed back to you.
MOUNTAIN CONDITIONS
Safety takes priority
There are no refunds solely because of poor snow, weather, avalanche danger, lift closures or road closures. Your hosts choose the appropriate terrain each day. Unexpected transport, meals and nights resulting from disruptions are not included.
GROUP & STAY
Small by design
Maximum four guests per guide. Overall group cap is pending confirmation. Twin/triple-share rooms in a New Gudauri apartment or villa with kitchen and ski storage. Contact us if you require a single room; any supplement is quoted separately.
YOUR QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
Can beginners join?
No. You should already be confident on red and black pistes. The trip includes plenty of resort piste skiing, but off-piste and freeride objectives require prior experience in variable snow and controlled turns on slopes around 35°.
Will we ski the groomed pistes as well?
Absolutely. Gudauri's resort pistes are a central part of the trip, not simply a bad-weather alternative. We will mix them with lift-accessed sidecountry and, when appropriate, short hikes or skins to freeride terrain. The balance is adjusted day by day.
Can snowboarders join?
Yes, snowboarders and splitboarders are welcome. Splitboards or touring setups may be needed for some short tours and traverses.
What accommodation is included?
Nine nights in a New Gudauri villa or one-bedroom apartment, with kitchen and ski storage, on a twin/triple-share basis. Ask about single-room availability.
What if there is little snow?
We adapt plans to available snow, the avalanche forecast, visibility, wind and lift operations. No refund is offered solely for conditions or terrain changes.
Do I need an avalanche kit?
Yes. A transceiver, shovel and probe are required on off-piste days. Bring your own or arrange rental in Gudauri in advance.
Can I book with a deposit?
Yes. The deposit is ₹35,000 per person. The balance is due by 31 December 2026, with proof of visa and insurance.
When is the trip confirmed?
By 25 December 2026 if at least two guests have paid. If the trip does not run due to insufficient bookings, choose a full refund or a credit for another Skimo trip. Book flights after confirmation or select a flexible fare.
BOOKINGS
₹79,999/ PERSON
Early bird through 30 November 2026 · ₹89,999 thereafter · per person, twin/triple share
20–29 JANUARY 2027 · 9 NIGHTS / 8 SKI DAYS
Pay a ₹35,000 deposit to hold a seat or pay in full. The balance is due by 31 December 2026. The trip is confirmed by 25 December 2026 with at least two guests.
Flights, lift passes, food, insurance and rentals are not included.