Typical Itinerary

Day 1 Saturday or Sunday 
Arrival Kutaisi (KUT). Pick up at the airport & transfer to Bakhmaro (2 hours with the minibus and then 1.5 hours with the Snowcat). [There may be an overnight stay in the vicinity of the airport depending on flight arrival.]

Day 2 
Brunch, introduction, start skiing around noon.

Days 3 to 7 
Cat Skiing in the mountains around Bakhmaro. Bakhmaro valley is at over 1,900m. Above 2,100m, the mountains are tree-free. The summits able to reached are 2,500 to 2,755m. However, the higher elevations are often wind-blown. We usually move between 1,800 and 2,300 meters. The individual runs are between 300 & 500m vertical in altitude. Depending on the area, the length of the run & the condition of the participants, we can do about 10 runs per day.


Day 8
After breakfast transfer to the airport. If due to the weather situation, the transfer has already been carried out the previous evening, overnight is then near the airport.] Departure Kutaisi (KUT).

Option to spent the last night in Kutaisi.

Option to extend the stay and visit Tbilisi or the Great Caucasus. Ask for more information.

Bakhmaro Lodging & Food

Lodging & Accommodations

In its first season, Cat Skiing Bakhmaro was based in two rather spartan local village huts. Whilst it added to the adventure, the challenges were great & the comfort was ....... not! 

In season 2017/18, a heavily modified cabin and a purpose built ablutions block was successfully utilised. Comfortable bedrooms sleeping 4 people, bathrooms with hot running water plus a sauna made living in isolated Bakhmaro comfortable & warm.

Bunkrooms

Sitting room

Bakhmaro Lodge

Unfortunately, the Georgian government cannot be convinced that it would be necessary for a professional operation to build and operate a proper lodge in Bakhmaro. Therefore basic cottages for single seasons will be rented & fitted out comfortably for each season. Accordingly we can just offer low quality for a quite high price!

Food

Full board with an extensive breakfast, a simple lunch snack and a Georgian dinner is provided whilst at Bakhmaro. Due to the remote location in the mountains of the Lesser Caucasus, the supply of fresh goods is only partly possible.

For breakfast, there is, next to the obligatory khachapuri "small chicken" - eggs as omelette or fried eggs, freshly baked bread and honey from local beekeepers. At lunchtime, there will be a simple takeaway snack to maximize ski time during the day. In the evening, Georgian cooking at its best. And, of course, you can look forward to our BBQ in the snow ...

Dining room

Typical dinner at Bakhmaro

BBQ picnic

Rates & Inclusions

Rates

With Guide - €2,100
Without Guide - €1,670 (experienced skiers & riders only)
Guiding can be added for €300 per person per week on non guided trips

• Invoice / base currency is EUR €
• Price based on twin-share, min 8 participants
• Convert to your currency here

Inclusions

• 5 -6 days of guided cat skiing
• 7 nights lodging (up to 2 nights near airport)
• 5 -7 nights full board (all meals) at Bakhmaro
• Max 12 guests
• Kutaisi airport pickup and transfer to Bakhmaro & return

Add-ons

• Freeride skis & poles €200 per week (subject to availability)
• Single room supplement - €280 per week (subject to availability)
• Avalanche safety gear - ABS pack, beacon, probe, shovel for duration of trip - €90 (subject to availability)

Not Included

• Flights - search for cheapest flights here
• Travel insurance - buy travel insurance online here
• Meals not listed in inclusions and all alcoholic beverages

Booking Conditions

• All Rates are in EUR funds.
• Travel, medical and trip cancellation / interruption insurance is highly recommended and can be purchased here