Im Februar machten sich Andi Valentin, Johannes Scharl und Klaus und Tine Listl auf den Weg nach Georgien. Tine Listl berichtet hier von der eindrucksvollen Reise.
Das kleine Land am Schwarzen Meer birgt die verschiedensten Landschaften von Palmen und Bambus am Meer bis hin zu 5000ern an der Grenze zu Russland. Und genau das wollten wir sehen. Vom höchsten Lift im Skigebiet Gudauri auf 3300 Metern kann man ohne Anstieg 1000 hm Abfahrten bis zur Passstraße Richtung Russland fahren. Von dort ist die Fahrt zurück zu den Liften kurz und es findet sich immer eine Mitfahrgelegenheit, da die Einheimischen sehr hilfsbereit sind. Man sollte sich allerdings vorher kundig machen, ob die Passstraße offen ist. Mittags gibt es typische georgische Snacks, die oft an die orientalische Küche erinnern. Auch Kachapuri, ein mit Käse gefüllter Pizzateig darf nie fehlen. Gerne wird dazu allseits beliebter Obstbrand – sogenannter ChaCha gereicht. Gagimardschos!
]]>Goderdzi - the fourth ski resort in Georgia officially opened.
The three ski resorts was operated in Georgia Gudauri, Bakuriani and Hatsvali until that time. The new resort Goderdzi is located in a unique climate zone in Adjara, on the Goderdzi Pass - just 100 kilometers from the Black Sea coast and 2000 meters above the sea level. Because of the proximity to the sea Goderdzi resort probably will receive the title of "The most snowy ski resort in Georgia" - today at the opening of the resort snow depth exceeds 2 meters, it is three times greater than on other popular winter resorts in Georgia - Gudauri and Bakuriani.
]]>Last winter Jones Snowboards team prorider and rider from the movie "Higher" - Luca Pandolfi, visited Georgia together with his friend Matteo. Jones Snowboards has published a report about the Luka's trip in Georgia - "Paradise found!"
Last winter Jones Snowboards team prorider and rider from the movie "Higher" - Luca Pandolfi, visited Georgia together with his friend Matteo. Jones Snowboards has published a report about the Luka's trip in Georgia - "Paradise found!" Mountain guide and Ski photographer Oleg Gritskevich from gudauri.travel company, has been accredited for this trip by snow.ge and thanks to him we have this material and photos.
Enroute to paradise… Photo - Oleg Gritskevich
The winter of 2014-15 started very dry in the Alps. It was the kind of situation that pushes you to book a flight and go searching for the white gold in the wildest location you can find. It helps when you have misfit friends who are constantly traveling and looking for new adventures. My friend Matteo Calcamuggi is one of these misfits. He is always searching for new ranges to explore and often gets inspired by seeing new terrain on the plane ride home from his last trip. On one of his return flights from Asia he was hit by the beauty of the Caucasus range in Georgia.
]]>What will impress and disappoint at the new ski resort in Georgia? - Photos and reflection of Marc Benoît before the opening of the resort Tetnuldi.
Three winters in a row, Marc Benoît flew from France to Svaneti for ski touring and helicopter-skiing with the company Flory Kern, and recently he attended a presentation of a new ski resort Tetnuldi in Mestia and he was impressed with opportunities of the new resort. Here are emotions and thoughts of rider Marc Benoît from France, especially for SNOW.GE.
... Tetnuldi – in one year here will be tens of thousands of skiers and boarders. Do you want to share with them your impressions when elbow to elbow will stand with them in line for the lift, or prefer to get your own experience, perhaps the most unique and unforgettable ski experience in your life? If you choose the second - you definitely need to visit the resort Tetnuldi this winter.
The boom of development and upgrades of ski resorts in the mountains of Georgia
Until recently, most skiers and snowboarders have never heard that there are good skiing possibilities and modern ski resorts and infrastructure in Georgia. This country was more associated with the sun, the warmth, the vineyards, the sea and tangerines. Now, thanks to the development and construction of modern resorts in the mountains, Georgia attracts even the most discerning "hunters for the snow" - skiers, snowboarders and ski tourists. And the slogan "Sunny Georgia" until recently sounded the same realistic as the new epithet "Snowy Georgia", which was born just in the last decade.
The decisive role in the opening of the ski potential of Georgia for the mass tourist, belongs to the State, which committed to the development and popularization of ski resorts in the country since 2005.
]]>Ski resorts in Georgia are located in different mountain parts of the country, which provides a huge range of experience due to the differences in the cultural component of these regions and the different composition of snow.
All the necessary information for independent travel to the ski resorts in Georgia and skiing in Gudauri, Bakuriani, Mestia, Goderdzi, Tetnuldi.
SNOW.GE - all the necessary information for independent travel to the ski resorts of Georgia - Gudauri, Bakuriani, Mestia, Goderdzi and Tetnuldi: a piste maps, a webcams, a variety of accommodations at the resorts, reviews about the hotels, a level of snowpack, weather and snowfalls forecasts.
Just rent the car, book accommodation at ski resorts and start your unforgettable adventure on a mountain in Georgia.
Welcome to the ski resorts of Georgia!
]]>10 things to visit ski resorts of Georgia (Caucasus) - a unique snow, companionship, climate, skitour and unforgettable freeride, safety, ancient culture, perfect alcohol, excellent food, сaucasian hospitality. Skiing in Georgia.
In Georgian mountain resorts in winter deep snow cover is warranties (up to 3 meters). Ski trails are well-groomed, persistent and varied. There are unlimited opportunities for free ride. The resorts are equipped with modern Austrian and French lifts.
Air flight is fast and not expensive. Airports Kutaisi and Tbilisi are connected with great number of cities. Flight from the most European cities and CIS states takes about 2.5-3 hours. Cost is from 140 to 400 USD round-trip. Driving from Tbilisi Airport (transfer) to Gudauri takes 2 hours; from Kutaisi to Gudauri or Mestia – 4-5 hours.
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