Sheli & Miketi Mt., N (north), NE (northeast), 11 km., 07:00 h., 04:30 h., ↑ 1300 m., ↓ 1300 m., ▼ 1673 m. - ▲ 2873 m.

Sheli & Miketi Mt.

Loop routes, Steep Skiing, Ridge route, Day trip

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. There is a high probability that the descent on this route may be the best descent of your winter. Moreover, these sites inspired the Russian writer M. Lermontov to write the story "Demon" during his exile in Tbilisi.

AD: Somewhat difficult (Assez difficile)

N (north), NE (northeast)

11 km.

07:00 h.

04:30 h.

↑ 1300 m.

↓ 1300 m.

▼ 1673 m. - ▲ 2873 m.

S4 : Slopes up to 45°, if exposure is low (between 30 and 40° if it is high or the passage is narrow). Very good skiing abilities are required.

Very remote: Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.

Medium Exposure (E2): As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.

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This and others (more than 30 routes) are in the printed version of the backcountry guide to the Gudauri and Kazbegi region from the "Still Wild Georgia" series.
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If you visit this route during your holiday in Gudauri, your remaining days at the resort will find you basking in genuine respect with the title of a real expert, with all paths pointing to the lines that you skied the day before. The mountains of Shele and Miketi are clearly visible from any point at the Gudauri Ski Resort; they look like giant, steep walls. In fact, their steepness does not exceed 35º and the only reasons not to explore this area are increased avalanche danger or limitations in your mountain experience, physical capabilities, or stamina - the ascent to Miketi mountain takes at least 4 hours.

Shele is very popular with heli-ski companies operating in Gudauri. So, if you go on a route without a guide, coordinate the time and details of the route with the heli-ski companies by clicking here:  http://heliski.travel/. Otherwise, heli-ski groups on descent can create a significant danger for freeriders ascending from the gorge.

At the beginning of the route there is a small stream that can be crossed with  stepping stones. However, during warm weather and precipitation, the stream overflows and it is difficult to pass it without getting your feet wet. In this case, you can cover your feet with simple plastic bags bought in any Gudauri store in advance.

You should go on this route only in good visibility and favorable forecast conditions — in the states of poor visibility, you can quickly lose visual landmarks and get lost. Don’t go on this route during the working days of heli-skiing of Heliksir company on this spot – this is their main spot. Check their schedule beforehand by contacting them at http://heliski.travel/

Skins, Ski Crampons, Standard avalanche equipment (beeper, probe, shovel)

Mobile communication is on the itinerary

Yes

Yes

December, January, February, March, April

Trekking Map # 4: Khevi, Stephantsminda, Gudauri, Truso. Skale 1 : 50 000.

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If you continue along the road by car a few hundred meters ahead, you can visit the marvelous ruins of the Phalagkau village. People lived here until the middle of the last century.