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Bakhmaro: can you ski there?

Ski touring and freeride without lifts.

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Short answer

You can ski in Bakhmaro, but it is mainly freeride and ski touring: the resort has no lifts, and skiers climb on their own with specialised equipment. Bakhmaro sits at 2,050 metres above sea level in the Guria region of western Georgia. Winter snow cover typically reaches 4 to 5 metres, with January and February the best months.

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Why

  1. Not a single cable car operates at the resort.
  2. Because of significant avalanche risk after heavy snowfall, an experienced guide must accompany every tour.
  3. A beacon, probe and shovel are recommended.

Details

Popular areas include Mount Gadrekili (challenging, favoured by experienced skiers), Mount Sakornia with long descents, and the inner slopes of the Bakhmaro basin with short, intense runs. Beginners have the lower, gentler slopes. Mobile coverage may be unreliable in remote areas.

In winter, access from Chokhatauri needs at least a high-clearance vehicle, and without your own vehicle a snowmobile or snowcat is the better option; travel in daylight. More on the place: Where is Bakhmaro, on winter tyres: Do you need winter tyres or snow chains in Georgia.

Tip

Hire a guide and carry an avalanche kit, as mobile coverage on the slopes can drop out.

What may differ

Check the specific opening and closing dates before you go, as snow and the road depend on the weather.

Common misconception

Bakhmaro has lifts and prepared runs like Gudauri.

What actually happens

Not a single cable car operates at Bakhmaro, and skiing there is mainly ski touring and freeride.

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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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