Catski Adjara Ski & Snowboard Packages
Overview
Catski Adjara is Europe's newest cat skiing adventure for expert skiers & snowboarders seeking a small group experience in a remote mountain environment. Cat skiing at Adjara is located in southwestern Georgia near the remote village of Bakhmaro. The closest major Georgian cities are Kutaisi & Batumi. For more information on how to get to Georgia & the gateway airport of Kutaisi (KUT), see our Bakhmaro & Adjara Location page.
Packages includes return airport transfers, 7 nights of accommodation in a rustic alpine hut, all meals whilst in Adjara & 6 days of fully guided cat skiing. Whilst dependent on weather & the fitness of the group, during a normal cat ski day in Adjara at least 10 runs can be completed for a skiable vertical of between 3000 & 5000m. For more information on how a week at Adjara works, see the Itinerary page.
The main cat-ski season runs from mid-December to early March. In early December and March, the tours are snowcat supported ski-touring/splitboarding. For these cat/tour weeks see the Cat Ski & Tour Adjara page.
Snow & Terrain
The location of Adjara in the "Lesser Caucasus" is relatively close to the Black Sea, and is the region's best combination of awesome terrain, plus deep, consistent snow-pack. The proximity of the sea to the high peaks of around 2,700m provides abundant moisture, and when combined with cold temperatures, deep powder from December to early March.
The terrain includes great tree skiing & high alpine terrain between 1,800m and over 2,700m elevation in the snow laden 'Little' Caucasus of Southern Georgia. High levels of snowfall, especially at the beginning of the season provide generally excellent conditions. Massive terrain is skiable from the door at the Adjara mountain hut. Tree runs with names like "Big in Japan' amongst the trees toward Bakhmaro, indicate the quality of the ski experience here. The numbers of return clientele are another indicator! Cat skiing here can get booked out quickly.
Lodging & Food
Designed for more adventurous expert freeriders, the Adjara Mountain Hut is as comfortable as a rustic lodge can be made. Food is a highlight of any trip to Bakhmaro. All meals are included and no one goes home disappointed. For more information, see the Lodging & Food tab.
Ski Ability
The Catski Adjara tour is only for expert skiers & snowboarders with resilience & backcountry experience. Please be honest about your skills & experience!
Safety
The operation is run by a reliable and professionalism German-Swiss organization, where quality and safety management is paramount.
Tour groups are led by a local guide from the professional Georgian Mountain Guides Association, overseen by professional mountain guides from the Alps.
See the short video of the Cat Skiing experience in the region courtesy of whitehearts,de. You can expect a similar, but more high alpine ski experience at Adjara.