14.09.2017 16:33

Backcountry skiing in Sioni valley (Tsiteli ridge, Kabarjina Mt.), N (north), 06:00 h., ⇡ 03:00 h., ↑ 950 m., ↓ 950 m., ▲ 2910 м.

The Sioni Valley – cold and hidden from direct sunlight for most of the winter - is one of those areas where the snow remains longer than in the whole region and its quality is better than anywhere else at a similar altitude. Until the publication of this guidebook (summer of 2017), the route was rarely visited by freeriders (compared to other routes within Gudauri) due to lack of knowledge about the route, longer access to the beginning of the ascent (35 minutes by car), and the approach to the route (distance – 4 km, ascent – 400 meters, time – 1.5 hrs). But even with a significant increase in the popularity of this route, you can always find beautiful descent lines on untouched snow in a distinctly varied terrain, from snowy fields and giant couloirs with steepness of no more than 27º to steep walls and long couloirs between big rocks., 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.

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14.09.2017 16:40

Off-piste skiing on the Lomisi Ridge: Shele and Miketi Mountains, N (north), NE (northeast), 07:00 h., 04:00 h., ↑1180 (1270) m., ↓1180 (1270) m., ▲ 2820 (2910) м.

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., 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.

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14.09.2017 17:01

Ski touring in the snow circus and peak of Deda Ena Mt., NE (northeast), E (east), 05:00 h., 03:30 h., ↑ 700 (1200) m., ↓ 700 (1200) m., ▲ 3000 (3500) м.

Deda Ena is the name of an impressive peak west of the Gudauri Ski Resort, well-marked as a classic isosceles triangle. “Deda Ena” is translated from Georgian as "mother of the alphabet"; thus, the peak is named after the Georgian alphabet. The ski tour to the circus under the peak of Deda Ena is one of the most beautiful routes near the resort. The main mission - climbing the peak of Deda Ena (3,500 meters) - can only be accomplished by experienced athletes with the use of additional mountain equipment (ice axe, crampons) and a harness. But even the descent from 3000 meters, without ascent to the ridge and peak, has the possibility to be the best descent you experience during your holiday in this region., The closest route to Gudauri. An area of accumulation and preservation of huge reserves of excellent snow. With a northeast exposure, the circus is protected by sidewalls from external winds. The absence of ski lifts and a variety of descent options allow for the enjoyment of awesome powder, even a month and a half after a snowfall.

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14.09.2017 17:08

Skiing in Khado Valley, Tskere Village, E (east), SE (southeast), ⎋ 04:00 h., ⇡ 00:00 h., ↑ 0 m., ↓ 1520 m., ▲ 3030 м.

The descent to Khado Valley - an inhabited valley deep within the Gudauri Ski Resort surroundings - is a breathtaking adventure. From the beginning of the route via a ski lift, to giant and diverse descent lines, to more than one kilometer of vertical drop, to stunning views and the opportunity to observe life in a remote mountain village, this route is one of the most interesting in the region. However, an increased avalanche danger and a longer return to the resort (in comparison with other routes that also start from a ski lift - Kobi, Bidara) become constraining factors for freeriders., Descent begins right from a ski lift. There is a large selection of ideal lines, incredible views, and an atmospheric location – these features make this route the best way to experience this mountainous region in only a few hours.

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14.09.2017 17:18

Freeriding in the Milioni Gorge, N (north), ⎋ 03:30 h., ⇡ 00:40 h., ↑ 50 m., ↓ 1980 m., ▲ 3270 м.

The descent to the Milioni Gorge is one of the best routes for those who want to find perfectly untouched powder with the help of ski lifts. Due to the need to traverse a little bit and ascend to the crosspiece of the nearby gorge (50 m ascent), the route is the least crowded, since freeriders with ordinary skis and snowboards can’t get here. A skitour or splitboard set are essential to reach the beginning of the descent, with only half an hour of easy traverse. The route is very picturesque, and the descent lines are some of the best in the region., 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.

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14.09.2017 20:06

Freeriding in the Kobi gorge., N (north), ⎋ 02:40 h., ⇡ 00:15 h., ↑ 0-70 m., ↓ 1160 m., ▲ 3270 м.

Using the top station of the Sadzele lift, Kobi Gorge is easy to reach from all freeride spots and starting points of descent. and takes no more than 15 minutes on foot or by traverse without ascent. North and northwestern exposures, high altitudes, protection of the gorge by the mountains, and the dry Gudauri climate in general allow snow to remain in a state of dry powder even a month and a half after the last snowfall. Thanks to its easy accessibility, its perfect snow, and the feeling of the Great and Wild Mountains, the routes to Kobi are the most popular with freeriders., The routes to Kobi are the most visited in Gudauri after the routes to the Chrdili Ridge due to their accessibility, endless runs, and the largest vertical height difference at the resort. The routes are, in fact, small journeys within climate zones and are also in one of the most picturesque parts of the Georgian Military Road on the way back to Gudauri.

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14.09.2017 17:14

Freeride routes from Mount Bidara, NE (northeast), E (east), SE (southeast), SW (southwest), W (west), NW (northwest), ⎋ 02:30 h., ⇡ 00:40 h., ↑ 170 m., ↓ 1120 m., ▲ 3220 м.

The immediate proximity of Mount Bidara and its adjacent ridges to the Gudauri Ski Resort, its quick accessibility via ski lifts, and a wide range of freeride routes of various levels of difficulty on various exposures of slopes can make your days unforgettable, whether you’re a novice freerider or a passionate professional riding on steep slopes and couloirs., Routes on Mount Bidara are very popular with freeriders. With each day after the last snowfall, choosing a descent line from Bidara with untouched snow becomes more and more difficult. The most difficult, steep, and hard-to-reach slopes and northwest couloirs are the last to be ridden.

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14.09.2017 17:04

Backcountry to the Fairytale forest Arakhveti, Lomisi ridge., N (north), ⎋ 5 h., ⇡ 03:10 h., ↑ 750 m., ↓ 750 m., ▲ 2210 м.

A lot of visual landmarks (forest, bushes, trees), relative avalanche safety, and northern exposure justify the characterization of this route as the best one to take when visibility conditions are poor (whiteout), there is a high level of avalanche danger, and there is a lack of quality powder. Moreover, this route is remarkable for its views, excellent snow, and virgin forest., This forest is inhabited by brown bears. In the winter, though, there is a good chance that they are sleeping somewhere under the snow and will not disturb you. For this reason, the route is not recommended to be taken in early December and in April.

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14.09.2017 16:52

Backcountry to the Lomisi Monastery of the 9th century, N (north), NE (northeast), NW (northwest), ⎋ 05:00 h., ⇡ 02:50 h., ↑ 700 (850) m., ↓ 700 (850) m., ▲ 2200 (2350) м.

If visiting an ancient Orthodox monastery located far from inhabited areas and civilization, 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. Not only are the views breathtaking during the ascent, but you will experience a wonderful freeride during the descent. The monastery has a unique history and continues ancient traditions that combine the ancient pagan cults of mountain-dwellers and traditional orthodoxy., You’ll find unforgettable views of the Gudauri Resort from the opposite slope of the Aragvi Gorge. You can drink tea with monks while wearing a chain in the monastery for the fulfillment of your wishes.

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Ski tour & backcountry itineraries in Gudauri. Guidebook for freeriders

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Backcountry skiing in Sioni valley (Tsiteli ridge, Kabarjina Mt.), N (north), 06:00 h., ⇡ 03:00 h., ↑ 950 m., ↓ 950 m., ▲ 2910 м.

Off-piste skiing on the Lomisi Ridge: Shele and Miketi Mountains, N (north), NE (northeast), 07:00 h., 04:00 h., ↑1180 (1270) m., ↓1180 (1270) m., ▲ 2820 (2910) м.

Ski touring in the snow circus and peak of Deda Ena Mt., NE (northeast), E (east), 05:00 h., 03:30 h., ↑ 700 (1200) m., ↓ 700 (1200) m., ▲ 3000 (3500) м.

Skiing in Khado Valley, Tskere Village, E (east), SE (southeast), ⎋ 04:00 h., ⇡ 00:00 h., ↑ 0 m., ↓ 1520 m., ▲ 3030 м.

Freeriding in the Milioni Gorge, N (north), ⎋ 03:30 h., ⇡ 00:40 h., ↑ 50 m., ↓ 1980 m., ▲ 3270 м.

Freeriding in the Kobi gorge., N (north), ⎋ 02:40 h., ⇡ 00:15 h., ↑ 0-70 m., ↓ 1160 m., ▲ 3270 м.

Freeride routes from Mount Bidara, NE (northeast), E (east), SE (southeast), SW (southwest), W (west), NW (northwest), ⎋ 02:30 h., ⇡ 00:40 h., ↑ 170 m., ↓ 1120 m., ▲ 3220 м.

Backcountry to the Fairytale forest Arakhveti, Lomisi ridge., N (north), ⎋ 5 h., ⇡ 03:10 h., ↑ 750 m., ↓ 750 m., ▲ 2210 м.

Backcountry to the Lomisi Monastery of the 9th century, N (north), NE (northeast), NW (northwest), ⎋ 05:00 h., ⇡ 02:50 h., ↑ 700 (850) m., ↓ 700 (850) m., ▲ 2200 (2350) м.

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