Ultimate Freeride & Ski Tour in Gudauri, Georgia

Things to know

• What’s included?

  What you get on this adventure:

  • • GMGA-certified backcountry ski guide/s with extensive knowledge of the area
    • 8-day Freeride & Ski Tour in Georgia (6 days of guided freeride skiing)
    • All transportation from airport/city pickup to drop off, including 4×4 offroad and/or snowcat transfers to the hotel
    • Accommodation for 7 nights
      • Slopeside 4-star hotel with a hot sauna in the spa, a great restaurant, and two bars, with breakfast and spa access
      • Optional — for adventurous hikers, a 2 to 3-night stay in a comfortable, modern, and totally isolated mountain hut at 3,014 m (highly recommended, dinner included in the mountain hut)
    • All breakfasts* if staying at the 4-star hotel for the whole duration of the trip (if you choose to ski tour to the mountain hut, dinner will be included)
    • Gudauri ski passes

  What’s not included:

  • • Flights to and from Georgia
    • Lunches and dinners*
    • Skiing and avalanche safety gear — bring your own or contact your guides in advance if you’ll be needing it
    • Single room supplement — available to arrange at an additional cost
    • Additional ski days in Gudauri — contact us in advance for a customized itinerary
    • Travel and medical insurance
    • Guide gratuities – optional

  *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. If you choose to ski tour to the mountain hut, dinner will be included there.

• How fit do I need to be?

  This freeride & ski tour adventure is meant for skiers able to ski intermediate slopes, with strong fitness levels. You will spend 6 consecutive days powder skiing or snowboarding in varied, occasionally challenging, backcountry terrain. To ensure your safety and the safety of your group, be honest with your skill level.
  Note: This trip can be customized for those taking their first turns in powder up to expert steep skiers.

• What do I need to bring?

  Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:

  Freeridinging gear:

  • • Freeride / touring skis or snowboard / splitboard
    • Ski/snowboard boots
    • Collapsible touring poles

  Avy gear:

  • • Avalanche beacon
    • Avalanche probe
    • Foldable shovel

  Clothing:

  • • Base layers
    • Midlayers
    • Waterproof ski pants
    • Waterproof ski jacket
    • Gloves
    • Helmet
    • Goggles
    • Sunglasses

  Backcountry essentials:

  • • 25-35 L Backpack (large enough to carry all of your equipment)
    • Water bottle (thermos is best)
    • Snacks
    • Sunscreen

  Rental equipment is available upon request. If you would like to rent equipment, make sure to contact your guides in advance.

• Can I rent equipment?

  Yes, you can! Feel free to bring your own ski gear and avalanche equipment, but if you’d like to skip the hassle of bringing these to Georgia, your guides can help you with gear rental.

  Please let us know upon booking if you’re interested.

• Group sizes and age requirements

  Group sizes and pricing

  • • For this private adventure, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 4:1.
    • It takes a minimum of 1 person for this tour to operate, if private, otherwise it’s 4 people. The maximum group size is set at 8 participants.
    • The cost per person decreases as the group grows, so it’s the perfect opportunity to hit the slopes with friends and family!

  Min. age requirements

  • • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
    • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the tour on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

  If your group has skiers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

• Getting there and meeting location

  To get to your tour in Gudauri, most people fly into Tbilisi International Airport. The scenic drive along the Georgian Military Highway from Tbilisi to Gudauri takes approximately 2.5 hours.

  From Kutaisi International Airport, driving time is about 5 hours, crossing the foothills of central Georgia and then winding up into the greater Caucasus.

  Your guide will arrange for transportation from the airport to your hotel. Expect more detailed information upon booking the tour. Pickup and dropoff city/airport can be changed on request for a small additional fee.

• Safety measures and insurance

  We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both emergency medical and travel insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, we partnered up with Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner!

  Redpoint tailors their insurance packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations. Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

  Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s insurance. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!

• Deposits and cancellation policy

  Deposits

  You can secure one of the set dates with a 30% deposit upon booking. The remaining 70% of the trip price is to be paid 90 days prior to departure, at the latest.

  Secure your early bird spot with a 10% deposit! This tour gets sold out very quickly, but with early-bird booking, you will be the first one to know about any new upcoming dates. Pick your preferred dates without the risk of your bucket list adventure selling out!

  • • Only 10% of the total amount should be paid as a deposit upon booking. This deposit is non-refundable, but can be transferred to another 57hours adventure anytime in case the dates don’t suit you.
    • Once the dates are set, you can confirm your booking by paying another 20% of the total amount.
    • The final balance is due 3 months (90 days) prior to departure.

  Cancellations

  Booking fees are non-refundable in all cases. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options:

  Basic

  • • In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
    • For cancellations 90 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a 70% refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 0-89 days before the trip, there is no refund.

  Flexible

  • • In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
    • For cancellations 90 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a full refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 60-89 days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 0-59 days before the trip, there is no refund.

  Super Flexible

  • • In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
    • For cancellations 60 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a full refund of the trip price.
    • For cancellations 0-59 days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.