Back again! Second Trip with Ingo and his team in Georgia. After great experience in Bakhmaro last year, we took the chance to do the first week in the new base in Adjara. And once again - we are stocked about his project.

At our arraving we were warmly welcomed by the team and it felt like we had never left Georgia. First night we stayed in Bakhmaro, where we got introduced to the secrets of backgammon. The next day we went to Adjara by Snowcat. The hut on the top of the alpine village is really cosy with great view around the whole area. Surrounded by a great team you can enjoy the whole week with tasty high quality georgian food. Also this year we celebrated New Years Eve in Georgia - an unique experience with fantastic georgian food, chacha, dancing and celebrating the begining of 2020.

We were the first guests at new lodge - so we explored new terrain and we had a lot of First first lines - now more words needed ;) Adjara offers you a wide alpine area with a lot of opportunities to ski.

During the whole trip you can see that Ingo has put his heart and soul into this project and is passionate about it. And that's exactly what makes Powderproject.ch so unique.

We can highly reccomend a trip to Adjara for everyone wanting an authentic experience in an amazing country and location surrounded by an amazing Team! Thanks to powderproject.ch for this incredable week!!

What a place, what an experience... our group of 9 skiers has just returned from a perfect week in Adjara. We flew from a mix of locations, meeting up in Kutaisi and then on to Bakhmaro where we met the magnificent Ingo and his team of Cat drivers.

It's an amazing setup- excellent terrain, with limitless options. Our first few bluebird days were a bit stressful as Ingo scouted for snow after several days of strong winds- we found it, but were lusting after his legendary Bakhmaro powder. For the second half of the week, we were buried in the stuff and played in the trees around this colossal area. Our final day was one for the memory banks- skiing steep forest in more than a metre of fresh, light, fluffy powder. I can't stop thinking about it...

And the rest of it? Well, don't believe Ingo when he tells you the accomodation is basic:. He and his team have worked miracles in transforming an old shepherd's hut and it feels warm, comfortable and pristine. The place is toasty with wood-burners strategically placed and plenty of room to hang and dry ski kit; plenty of hot running water (although the pressure is a little dribbly...I have to find some sort of negative!) and the sauna will apparently be ready in the next week or so.

The food is superb and classically Georgian- lots of kachapuri (bread stuffed with cheese), soups and great vegetable plates. You will absolutely not go hungry.

Ingo is awesome- he seems unflustered by anything and it is genuinely heroic what he has built and manages. He is an open book, talking clearly about his terrain choices and sharing views on snow safety, options and helping the group dynamic by voicing his ideas and opinions. What he has done in Bakhmaro/Adjari is astonishing.

In recent years we have skied in Kashmir, Kyrgyzstan, Japan, heli in Georgia (Gudauri), France, Italy and on and on. This is one of the best ski experiences I have been on.

We have just returned from an exceptional week in Powder Project's lodge in the high Alpine above Bakhmaro. Ingo Schlutius and his team were simply fantastic. It was clear that safety was at the forefront of Ingo's mind at all times but he consistently put us on the powder. On arrival, the mountains looked very windblown and scarred but this team clearly know the area very well and are able to sniff out the good lines on the powder. Every day seemed to get better and better: from amazing tree lines, to open runs from the peak; on our last day we skied chest deep powder and were reluctant to leave. The Georgian hospitality was fantastic with great food and good times. I can't recommend this trip highly enough. It really was an epic adventure and great fun.
Thanks to all at Powderproject.ch and I hope to ski with you again. Scotty

What a fantastic place! Powderproject Bakhmaro is a professionally run extremely hospitable operation. From start to finish everything is dealt with in a smooth and efficient manner.

Transfers are well organised especially given the terrain between Kutaisi and the town of Bakhmaro. Once you arrive at the lodge you are looked after by the amazing lodge staff who produce unbelievable amounts of high-quality local food and drink to keep you sustained during your visit.

The guides and cat drivers are of the highest quality and the cats themselves are of very high quality.

The terrain offers a great mixture of high alpine, coastal pine forest and gladed birch trees which is unique to any other area I had been in before. Therefore over the course of a week, there is plenty of variety to keep you entertained. There is certainly plenty of snow as well, even early season, despite a few days with no new snow the scale of the ski area ensures there are always new pockets to open up and explore fresh lines.

Overall Powderproject offers an amazing experience at a very reasonable price. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a ski/snowboard adventure into this beautiful part of Georgia.

What the team have built in Bakhmaro is exceptional. Yes the rooms are a little noisy and the power went of a couple of times (immediately fixed) but that's all just part of the experience. Georgia was a total surprise, we were aware the snow could be amazing and the terrain was going to be great but meeting the people and eating the food was an absolute delight!

Its quite far from Scotland but I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys great skiing and is looking for an adventure.

The quality of the guiding by Bernd and his team is second to none. Perfect balance of safety and fun. Ingo and his team have pulled off the remarkable and I can't wait to see it grow (no too much!) over the next few years.

We will be back no questions

We’ve spent an awesome week in Bakhmaro. The atmosphere has been so warm… People from Georgia in the hut were so nice, the cook Bacho very kind and the food was excellent… Barbara was lovely, our guide Berndt… so nice. And our free-rider colleagues were… super nice. The different views from different hills in Backmaro… were unbelievable. We could see the Black Sea, Turkey, Russia, High Caucasus… And free-ride in open spaces or in the forest… amazinggggg. The last day we were skiing with Ingo and we didn’t repeat any line… all mountain for us… always looking for new lines until we got exhausted. Snow cat drivers were very good. An unforgettable week. So… thanks to all Ingo Team for this lovely week and… SEE YOU NEXT SEASON!!!
Jordi&Pili

Visited mid Feb 2019. Felt like an adventure. Picked up from Kutaisi airport- transport by minibus until couldn't drive any further. Quick shimmy into skiwear and transfer to a waiting snowmobile. Another hour or so uphill via abandoned villages - not so many local people own tracked vehicles. Distant yellow light came into view, got larger, only occupied house in an otherwise empty village. Open the door, into the warmth with laughter, eating and drinking, accordion and singing. Mainly German and Austrian customers, some Brits - maybe around 30 guests in total. All male. friendly Georgian crew looking after us and operating the equipment. New Zealand and German guides.

We were virtually the only people in the mountain range and there was a LOT of powder, refilled daily. Lots of trees, pillows and jumps everywhere (some massive). Sometimes skiied along roads and through back gardens. Mixture of boarders and skiers. Most would be advanced or expert. Nice views out to the black sea and to mount Elbrus.

Powerful Cats with good drivers properly trained in Austria. Ingo and his guys scouted the area, widened the forest tracks and basically created an enormous private playground.

Rode hard every day, on the last day we did over 5700 metres of vertical. Downsides - accommodation basic and walls thin so bring earplugs/noise cancelling headphones. Traditional food hearty rather than gourmet. Quid pro pro of having the mountain to yourself is there are no bars or restaurants in the evenings - so you make your own entertainment. Kutaisi is definitely worth a couple of days - plenty to see, good restaurants and SO cheap.

Contender for my best winter trip so far and I'm looking to return in 2020.

We were in Bakhmaro in December 2018 and had an amazing week with a lot of powder days. Tree runs, open bowls, pillow lines, skiing between through the houses of Bakhmaro - so many different possibilities to ski! But it was not only skiing and the fresh powder what made our week so amazing - Ingo and his team made this week unforgetable. Especially New Years Eve was an unique experience with fantastic georgian food, chacha, dancing and celebrating the begining of 2019.

We can highly reccomend a trip to Bakhmaro for everyone wanting an authentic experience in an amazing country and location surrounded by an amazing Team!

We were at Bakhmaro the last week of December 2018. We were looking for a place where there is already snow at this time. We were very happy with our snowboarding trip, the forecast was good, deep snow.

The guide is very professional and super nice. The lodge team (Georgian staff) is really cool, the lodge is comfortable and we eat really well.

My boyfriend broke his bindings the second day. The staff repair temporarily his bindings and order a new bindings in a shop in town and deliver it the next day morning. When we know the place (Bakhmaro is lost in the mountain), we can say that Georgians are incredible!

Everything was perfect, this experience is unforgettable!
We hope to come back soon

Last February I went to Bakhmaro with big expectations ... and they definitely were exceeded!
"Japanese" treeskiing, pillows, wide area - the weather doesn't matter because there are so many possibilities. Our catdriver Tengo and our guide Bernd Wingert know the area like they had never done anything else before.
We had awesome snow conditions, lots of fresh powder but also sunny days with views to the greater caucasus and the black sea.
The very hospitable and caring team makes sure that you feel welcome and you're having everything you need.
Delicious traditional Georgian food, a simple but comfortable lodge and the Georgian culture create a special atmosphere where you can spend a good time with skiing powder, eating, relaxing and making new experiences.
Last but not least a perfect organisation by Ingo Schlutius and his team: Once you have arrived at the airport there is nothing to worry about anymore because the transfer (by minibus and cat) and your stay in Bakhmaro are arranged very well.
It was an incredible week with many great memories and I'm looking forward to come back next season!

We were quite sure that Bakhmaro would be a gem but would lie if I would not commit that there also were some doubts about the venture.
After one week with Ingo and his team it was clear that al doubts were unjustified!

This is not only because we had great skiing conditions for the largest part of the trip or because everything has been perfectly organized. It is much more the case because of the obvious love and passion with which Ingo and his team run their business in Bakhmaro. The hospitality has been overwhelming and the food always amazing. Bakhmaro is one of these view magic places on earth and it is clear why powderproject.ch choose it as his new winter home and base.

We would like to thank the entire team for the great experience!

We will be back!
Some pictures from our week in Bakhmaro.

I decided to visit Bakhmaro in March of 2019 when I saw lots of snow in the forecast for the coming week. Skiing powder the whole week is great no matter the place, but in Bakhmaro it was an exceptional experience.

There was a lot of stuff to explore: tree skiing and open bowls, alpine terrain above the tree line, steep pillow lines but also mellow forests allowing us to manage the avalanche risk when snow came in abundance. All that accompanied by absolutely stunning landscapes with views reaching to the Black Sea and Greater Caucasus mountains with Elbrus and co.

Georgian people are famous for their generosity and hospitality not without reason. The local teams gave their very best so every guest enjoyed the stay. The Georgian cuisine is also great and we had a chance to experience different dishes (of course with wine and chacha) every day.

The trip was very professionally organized: transfers from and to Kutaisi, the daily routine, well-kept snowcats and snowmobiles, etc. Experienced snowcat drivers knew the place like the back of their hands. Guides were reliable, knowledgeable and passionate about skiing.

Looking forward to coming back.

Nothing else as Freeride at it's best.
Cat Skiing in Bakhmaro/Georgia.
Awesome place in the Small Caucasus.
Awesome people .
At the top:
Ingo Schlutius and our Guide Bernd Wingert.
All the Georgian people which were doing all their best, as driver of our cats, as housekeeper in the lodge, everywhere.
The terrain on side was so incredibly diverse.
There is no bad weather or bad snow.
Every day, in the morning, our Guide Bernd , Ingo and the crew decided the right location for us for skiing.
Safety was a top priority despite riding pleasure.
Every day, the whole week, we had first tracks….between trees or beautiful landscape on top the mountains.
With a view of the Black Sea and the Great Caucasus.
Powder all the way above our knees.
It was unbelievable.
Our lodge together with the housekeepers is so charming.
Very good dining.
We all together field like a big family.
I'll come back, for sure!

My week of Cat Skiing in Bakhmaro was nothing less than a dream come true. From the day of travel to get to Bakhmaro, Georgia, which included a plane, mini-bus and snow cat, the adventure had already begun and lots of new friendships were already forming. The lodge accommodation was awesome with a huge lounge/dining area to fit the 3 groups of 10 people and there was also a fabulous sauna and relaxation room, with dressing robes included. The food and hospitality from the wonderful staff was absolutely 'World Class'. So much delicious food, drinking, entertainment and dancing, all in true Georgian style. We even had a gorgeous litter of puppies to play with. But, like my friends, I came for the skiing and it didn't disappoint. Ingo, the founder, and his team of guides and cat drivers have spent the past 4 years scouting out the best lines in the beautiful Lesser Caucus Mountains. They know the terrain meticulously and gave us everything you could wish for. Powder runs in the trees, steep descents from the mountain tops, long wide open fields, adventures with walk-outs along creek trails. There was jumping off powder pillows (not by me), plenty of drone footage opportunities and lunch out in the mountains to maximise the ski time. It was such a smorgasbord of different experiences, terrain and snow conditions, and all the time the guides and cat drivers kept our safety as the top priority. For any skier or snowboarder wanting an authentic experience in an amazing country and location, Cat Ski Georgia will not disappoint! I will definitely be returning and I can't wait to see my Georgian friends again. 

Amazing place, amazing people and amazing experience. Different to all my free ride trips, it was wild ski and a nice experience to disconnect for one week in the middle of the Georgian mountains and just ski.