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Freeriding in Gudauri: what do you need to know?

Untouched snow, guides and safety.

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Short answer

Freeriding in Gudauri means skiing untouched snow away from prepared runs, it suits only experienced skiers, and it is safest with a certified guide. The cable car goes up to 3,000 metres, so you do not need a helicopter, and you ski back down to the cable car base area. Bring freeriding skis and an avalanche kit.

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Why

  1. Freeriding is only for experienced skiers.
  2. Even skilled skiers are advised to go with a certified guide who knows local conditions and avalanche-prone areas.
  3. The guide plans the route by the group's fitness, the weather and the snow quality.

Details

The north slope of Gudauri holds untouched snow, and skiers finish at Kobi community in Kazbegi, where a cable car takes them back up to ski into a different village. Bidara Mountain has excellent snow cover and views. For cat skiing (skiing with a snowcat) and the freeriding months, check with local operators.

For where the resort is and the season see Where is Gudauri. For winter roads see Do you need winter tyres or snow chains in Georgia.

Tip

Do not leave the runs without a guide and an avalanche kit, even if you ski well.

What may differ

Conditions depend on snow and weather. Ask local operators about months, prices and how to find a guide.

Common misconception

If you ski well, you do not need a guide for freeriding.

What actually happens

Even skilled skiers should freeride with a certified guide who knows the conditions and avalanche-prone areas.

People also ask

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Freeride and heli-skiing carry avalanche risk, so go only with a certified guide.

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