Georgia
Freeride
Adventure

Mestia, Caucasus Mountains, Georgia

16 → 23 February 2025

Caucasus Peaks X Freeride at Its Finest

Overview

Freeride tour in one of the most untouched and beautiful parts of Georgia, in Mestia, where we'll carve our way through big mountain terrain while being surrounded by rugged peaks over 5000 meters at Tetnuldi Ski Resort. In the midst of snowstorms, the forests of Hatsvali will provide us with shelter. We will be using ski lifts and ski touring equipment alike to explore a variety of terrain, seeking out the best snow conditions and powder possible.

Duration

8 days / 7 nights*

LOCATION

Mestia, Caucasus Mountains, Georgia

SNOW PACKAGE

Six-day ski pass, guided freeride tour for a minimum of 5 days, daily off-road vehicle transfers from the village to the ski resort of the day

MEETING POINT

Kutaisi Airport, Georgia

ACCOMMODATION

Seven nights in a good-quality, cozy, well-located guesthouse with 2-3 bed rooms, breakfast included

PRICE

€1,690

*The duration of the trip lasts from meeting at Kutaisi Airport (KUT), Georgia until the departure home from the same place.

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Description

The wild slopes of Tetnuldi and the untouched forests of Hatsvali

Georgia has been on the world freeride map for a few years now, and everything is slowly coming together for us to try this exotic destination. In the past, we had received some confusing and misleading opinions, mainly from the main ski resort of Gudauri, but there is another, more exciting region called Svaneti, on the southern side of the Greater Caucasus, close to the Black Sea and Elbrus. This is where we are headed.

Our destination is Mestia, where you won’t find frantic real estate and lift developments, the terrain and nature are wilder, and the environment is more authentic. Beyond these undeniable advantages, we are incredibly fortunate that our good friend and the tour’s expert guide, Charlie, has visited here more than ten times.

Something completely different from what you are used to

Charlie’s message to the team: ‘When I first visited, each resort operated with just one lift. Since then, a few more lifts and some excellent restaurants have sprung up, but the atmosphere of the place hasn’t changed a bit. Thankfully, there’s no annoying music in the lodges, and the food is still traditionally handmade. You have to slow down a bit to fully appreciate it all. Ultimate chill, ‘this is Georgia,’ and the best of the Caucasus, Svaneti.’

We can be sure that he and his local guide friends will make the most of the terrain: with touring skis and splitboards, lifts, off-road vehicles, snowcats, and if the situation calls for it, even a helicopter.

Tour package

Georgia Freeride Adventure

16 → 23 February 2025

€1,690

The duration of the trip lasts from meeting at Kutaisi Airport (KUT), Georgia until the departure home from the same place. The way there and back might take an extra day, depending on where you are traveling from.

Included in the price

Accommodation for seven nights with a hearty breakfast

Six-day ski pass and off-road transfers to the ski resorts

Airport transfers between Kutaisi and Mestia

Daily freeride guiding for a minimum of five days

Optional extras

Optional heli-skiing and cat-skiing

Equipment rental (splitboard / ski touring strongly adviced)

For an additional fee of €50, the GoBeyond team can handle your flight tickets and insurance

Further expenses

International flight from Budapest to Kutaisi and back

Travel insurance (for freeriding)

Lunches and dinners

Personal expenses

Details

Magical Mestia

Svaneti's untouched region offers not only flawless powder runs, but also the unique experience of Mestia, with its special atmosphere. In the heart of the Caucasus, time seems frozen 200 years ago, and even the ski transfers through the narrow streets are an adventure, where you're as likely to meet cows and pigs as people. In the evenings, we recharge our batteries with traditional local dishes, world-renowned Georgian wines and warm hospitality, as well as the endless calm that defines the spirit of the locals—in Mestia, it seems no one has ever been in a hurry.

Aside from the slower pace of life and culture, the natural environment is downright shocking: wherever you look, you're greeted by the towering snow-capped Caucasus peaks. No freerider remains untouched by these dramatic mountain ranges.

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Our base is a truly authentic, high-quality guesthouse located in Mestia. It offers a comfortable and cozy atmosphere with 2-3 beds per room, accompanied by breakfast.

Six-day ski pass, five-day freeride guiding, and extensive local knowledge from both GoBeyond experts and local guides. Our captain is Charlie, who has been here over ten times. Teams are formed according to freeride skill level.

Mountain weather, sunshine, snow, temperatures between -15°C and +5°C.

In addition to the superb freeride experience, we'll explore the village's best restaurants and mingle with the international freeride community in authentic bars.

You need insurance that covers off-piste skiing. Get in touch with us, and we'd be happy to help you find the best option for you.

In addition to the delicious traditional continental breakfast included in the price, we also visit several exciting local restaurants to taste the region's specialties.

In good weather, we aim for high mountain runs, and during snowfall, we take advantage of the untouched forests of Hatsvali.

Maximum of 14 people. For freeriding we form two groups based on skill level.

We make high-quality content in all our camps. You will receive the photos after returning home to remember all the amazing memories.

Depending on your spending habits, your budget for the trip should range from €300 to €600. For reference, a meal is between €5-25.

Program

8-day itinerary

DAY 1

Arrival

Arrival at Kutaisi Airport, where we board transfers and head up into the mountains to Mestia. After settling into our accommodations, we have a welcome dinner at one of the local restaurants in town.

DAY 2

Short avalanche training & group formation

After a hearty breakfast, the team takes part in a short but informative avalanche awareness training, and then we split the team into groups according to skill level. After a short introduction and preparation, we are on our way to the mountains! Depending on the weather that day, we either head for the high mountains or the forest runs.

DAY 3-7

Conquering the passes

The following days are spent exploring exciting lines and seeking out thrilling descents. Our aim for everyone is to push their limits and bring out their best, so that upon returning home, you gain a lifelong experience and truly feel the essence of high mountain life in Georgia. After active days, we enjoy easy evenings with delicious food and drinks.

DAY 8

A tearful farewell the the peaks of the Caucasus

After breakfast, the transfers take us back to Kutaisi, where we bid a tearful goodbye until the next GoBeyond trip.

The program is subject to change at any times. The final itinerary depends on current weather conditions, swell, tidal movements, the group’s surfing skills and stamina.

Your tailor-made freeride adventure in Georgia

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Riding the Caucasus with your friends? Do you want to go with a group of people who are not all freeriders, but still want to ski the official slopes? If you're looking for a different time, a trip with friends, a little more or less challenge, don't hesitate to contact us with your ideas and we'll be happy to organise the adventure of your dreams.

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The exotic destination, the splitboarding up and down, the snow, the niceness of the people, different culture, the animals… – thank you for this experience!

Nikky

I learned a lot, both about splitboarding, snow and people knowledge and had a lot of fun. Would definitely go again. Compliments to the guide for managing such a cool trip, I’m now back home with the best memories

Peter

Georgia is awesome, Tetnuldi is awesome, Mestia is awesome, had a really fun trip. The place is not for the faint of heart, this ain’t Switzerland, but the food, the place, the people and the skiing is amazing.

Marton

The Georgian freeride trip was very cool; I learned a lot about touring and avalanches, how to properly use the splitboard, and had a lot of beautiful descents with good snow. The culture and people and ambiance in the huts and town was very different from the places I had been before, so a very enriching and beautiful experience. And all of it with a very knowledgeable & professional guide! Would definitely recommend going and look forward to go back one day.

Mark

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Our guides

Charlie

Mountain Guide

A professional mountain guide, Charlie can lead you up any mountain in the world, by any means—whether it’s rock climbing, ice climbing, freeriding, or extreme ski touring.

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Levi

Business Developer & Tour Guide

One of our most seasoned guides: wherever he is, you can count on him to organize, negotiate, handle, and control even the most extreme circumstances you can imagine.

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Gáspár

Tour Guide

Not only is he a professional triathlete and Ironman competitor, but he’s also a certified guide, ski instructor, sailor, diver, and skydiver.

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Enquiry

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Availability confirmation

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Booking

Secure your spot with a deposit & travel contract

Plane tickets & visa arrangement if needed

Typically 1-2 months before departure

Second Instalment

30 days before departure

FAQ

Not at all. There are always people who come alone, so you can be sure you'll make new friends! The hotel has rooms with 2-3 beds; if you don't want to be paired with one of your super-friendly group mates, you can ask for a single-bed room for an additional fee; please request this in the application form.

If you ride with confidence on stronger red slopes and you feel like going off-piste, then this is your camp! There will be more guides, and groups will be divided according to different skill levels, so you don't need to be worried about waiting for others or others waiting for you.

We will stay on a high mountain in the winter. Be prepared for everything between -25 and +10 degrees, from snowstorms with strong winds to clear, sunny, and mild weather. Lots of layers are always better than a super-warm down jacket.

Daily freeride tours are led by qualified local mountain guides and the team is accompanied by an experienced GoBeyond tour guide.

Ski or snowboard equipment and appropriate ski clothing, preferably suitable for off-piste skiing, and a basic avalanche safety kit (transceiver, probe, shovel). Equipment rental is solvable; let us know if you need any help in advance.

Other than dinners, there aren't many opportunities to spend money. You can make the most out of 200 euros, but if you'd like to savor the excellent local food with the best drinks, then we suggest a maximum of 600 euros to spend. The eventual heli-skiing cost is about 500Euros/day.

You should choose insurance that extends to going off-piste. You should be aware that the blue EU health insurance card and the insurance on your bank card are not valid in most cases.

We're staying in Georgia the whole time, in a region called Svaneti, on the southern side of the Greater Caucasus, near the Black Sea and Mount Elbrus.

In the morning, you’ll get a buffet breakfast, from which you can take some sandwiches for the day. In the city, there are a few exciting local restaurants, and we visit one of them every evening. The Georgian food is very varied and tasty, with lots of vegetables and meat, and the restaurants provide excellent value for money.