07.07.2017 08:55

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, hidden from direct sunlight most of the wintertime - is one of the places where snow stays longer than in the whole region and its quality is better than elsewhere at 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 most varied terrain - from snowy fields and giant couloirs with steepness of not more than 27º to steep walls and long couloirs between big rocks., Sioni is one of the most spectacular itinerary in the region, characterized by a longer approach, snow of excellent quality and a large selection of descent lines in a varied terrain.

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07.07.2017 09:01

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 during your holiday in Gudauri you visit this route, the remaining days at the resort you will provoke genuine respect and the title of a real expert only pointing on the lines that you did the day before. The mountains of Shele and Miketi are clearly visible from any point of Gudauri ski resort and look like giant steep walls. In fact, their steepness does not exceed 35º and the only reasons not to go here can be an increased avalanche danger or limitations in your mountain experience, physical capabilities and stamina - the ascent to the Miketi mountain takes at least 4 hours., The vast snowfields of Shele and giant ridges of Miketi form an opportunity to leave your epic line on untouched powder that is 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 places inspired Russian writer M. Lermontov to write the story "Demon" during his exile in Tbilisi.

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07.07.2017 09:01

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 in the west of the Gudauri ski resort, well marked as a classic isosceles triangle. “Deda Ena” is translated from Georgian as "mother of the alphabet", the peak is named after the Georgian alphabet. The skitour 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 reached by experienced athletes with the use of additional mountain equipment (ice axe, crampons) and harness. But even the descent from 3000 meters, without ascent to the ridge and peak, can become the best descent during your holiday in this region., The closest to Gudauri place of accumulation and preservation of huge reserves of excellent snow. Northeast exposition, protection of the circus by side walls from external winds, absence of possibility to use ski lifts and a variety of descent variants allows to find and enjoy awesome powder even a month and a half after snowfall.

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07.07.2017 09:01

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

The descent to Khado valley - an inhabited deep valley next to the Gudauri ski resort - will be a breathtaking adventure. The beginning of the route from a ski lift, giant and diverse descent lines, more than one kilometer of vertical drop, stunning views and the opportunity to observe life in one of the remote mountain villages make the route 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., The beginning of descent right from a ski lift, large selection of ideal lines, incredible views and atmospheric location – all this makes this route the best way to feel this mountainous region during only a few hours.

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07.07.2017 09:00

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 perfect untouched powder with the use 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 loaded, since freeriders with ordinary skis and snowboards cannot get here. Only a skitour or splitboard set allows to reach the beginning of the descent after only half an hour of easy traverse. The route is very picturesque, the descent lines are one of the best in the region., The fastest and almost always guaranteed way to find perfect snow with vertical drop more than a kilometer with the use of ski lifts in Gudauri.

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07.07.2017 09:00

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

All the freeride spots, starting points of descent to the Kobi Gorge are easy to reach from the top station of the Sadzele lift. It takes no more than 15 minutes on foot or by traverse without ascent. North and north-western expositions, 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, 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, the largest vertical height difference at the resort. And they are, in fact, small journeys within climatic zones and also in one of the most picturesque parts of the Georgian Military Road on the way back to Gudauri.

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07.07.2017 08:59

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 Bidara mountain and its adjacent ridges to the Gudauri ski resort, quick accessibility by ski lifts, a wide range of freeride routes of various levels of difficulty on various expositions of slopes can make a few days unforgettable both – for novice freeriders and for passionate professionals riding on steep slopes and couloirs., Routes on Mount Bidara are very popular with freeriders. Every new 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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07.07.2017 08:58

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 exposition allow to characterize this route as the best in the conditions of poor visibility (whiteout), high level of avalanche danger and lack of quality powder. Moreover, this route is remarkable for its views, excellent snow and virgin forest., This forest is inhabited by brown bears. Though, in winter there is a great possibility 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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07.07.2017 08:57

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.

Visiting an ancient Orthodox monastery, located far away from inhabited areas and civilization, hidden on a mountain range, where five monks live all year round, will be an unforgettable adventure not only because of breathtaking views during the ascent and the wonderful freeride during the descent. The monastery has a unique history and continuing ancient traditions that combine ancient pagan cults of mountain-dwellers and traditional Orthodoxy., Unforgettable views of the Gudauri resort from the opposite slope of the Aragvi gorge, tea-drinking with monks, wearing a chain in the monastery for wish-fulfillment.

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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, village Tskere, 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. Itineraries., 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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