Typical Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival (Saturday or potentially Friday night)

Arrival Kutaisi (KUT) airport in Georgia. Pick up at the airport & transfer to Adjara via Bakhmaro (2 hours with the minibus and then 2.5 to 3 hours with the Snowcat). [There may be an overnight stay in the vicinity of the airport required depending on your flight arrival.]

Accommodation for duration of tour - Adjara Alpine Hut at 2,400m elevation with a maximum of 12 guests.

Day 2 -  Induction & Skiing/Snowboarding

An easy start in the morning, a group brunch & introductions. Safety briefing & start skiing around noon.

Days 3 to 7 - Full Days Cat Skiing & Snowboarding

Snowcat supported cat skiing in the mountains of Adjara. The Alpine Hut is at 2,400m allowing skiing immediately from the door! Above 2,100m, the mountains are tree-free. New summits are able to be reached by ski touring after being transported by snowcat. Summits range from 2,500 to 2,755m. Number of runs & vertical will depend on the area, the weather, the length of the run & the condition of the participants.

Day 8 - Departure (Saturday)

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).

Options

Option to spent the last night in Kutaisi and/or to extend the stay and visit Tbilisi or the Great Caucasus. Ask for more information.

Adjara Lodging & Food

Alpine Hut Accommodation

Catski Adjara is based in an alpine hut deep in the mountains & far away from the closest civilization (hence the 2.5 to 3hr transfer by snowcat from the nearest road). The isolated village of Bakhmaro is transited on the way to the hut.

The alpine hut is located spectacularly on a ridge at 2,400m elevation & unlike the valley village location of Bakhmaro, awesome skiing is available straight from the front door. The hut is simple, but warm & cosy and with glorious views. It has been fitted out with bunk rooms, toilets & showers, a common area, dining area & kitchen.

Food

Full board with an extensive breakfast, a simple lunch snack and a Georgian dinner is provided whilst at Adjara. Due to the remote location in the mountains of the Lesser Caucasus, the supply of fresh goods is only partly possible. Meals will be delicious, but the difficult nature of logistics may limit variety throughout the week.

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 the famous BBQ in the snow ...

Rates & Inclusions

Rates

All transfers, accom, full board, 6 days guided snowcat supported ski touring - €1850

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

• SNOWCAT SUPPORTED SKI TOURING: 6 days of guided cat skiing & freetouring (3hr of snowcat/day)
• ACCOMMODATION: 7 nights in a comfortable alpine hut
• MEALS: Full board (all meals) at Adjara
• TRANSFERS & GROUND TRANSPORT: All transport from Kutaisi to Adjara & return
• SMALL GROUP: Maximum 12 guests

• SKI RENTAL: Freeride skis & poles €200 per week (subject to availability)
• AVALANCHE SAFETY GEAR: ABS pack, beacon, probe, shovel for duration of trip - €100 (subject to availability)
• FULL CAT SKI DAY: Price on request

• FLIGHTS: to Kutaisi (KUT) Georgia - search for cheapest flights here
• INSURANCE: Travel insurance - buy travel insurance online here
• OTHER: Meals not listed in inclusions and all alcoholic beverages

Booking Conditions

All terms & conditions are as per those set out by powderproject.ch at the time of booking

Note:

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

Corona Virus Update re Booking Conditions

The deposit has been reduced to 20% to limit the uncertainty for our freeriders. However, down-payments to confirm that the bookings are binding and urgently needed to pay for diesel, spare parts, firewood, etc.

It is also impossible for us to predict how politics will proceed with restrictions. Accordingly, all flight plans must be enjoyed with caution. This year it probably makes sense to book flights later.

In the case of general impossibility - no flights or entry restrictions that make the tour impossible (quarantine on entry or return trip; general travel bans, etc.) you will be issue vouchers for the next season.

A repayment of the deposit will not be possible in the event of a (partial) cancellation of the season. For travel cancellations for personal reasons (own illness, injury, etc.), please take out travel cancellation insurance. We can no longer make goodwill refunds in these difficult times.