Gudauri, Full Day Splitboarding/Snowboarding

Join Ilia, a certified guide, for a full day of off-piste snowboarding and splitboarding in the beautiful Georgian ski resort area of Gudauri.

Private

Caucasus

1 Day

Jan - Apr, Dec

High

Intermediate

Description

The splitboarding and off-piste snowboarding in Gudauri is spectacular. There is an assortment of different spots you can enjoy. And because it is avalanche free, regardless of which spot you choose, you can be assured that you will have a safe experience.

This trip is a single day adventure. As a result, it is ideal for people who are visiting Georgia and don’t have a lot of time, but still want to enjoy the slopes. However, if you would like to stretch out the trip for an additional day or two, I would be happy to continue guiding you. In addition, there are several comfortable accommodation options in Gudauri you can spend you nights in as well.

Along with a number of lifts you can use, there is also a gondola you can ride as well. This will help you reach any of the great spots within Gudauri. It will also give you a chance to admire the gorgeous scenery of the Caucasus and it’s peaks.

Speaking of the peaks, on this trip you will get the chance to splitboard or off-piste snowboard on some of them! A few examples of the potential peaks you can enjoy include Mount Chrdilebi (2,800m) and Mount Sadzele (3,300m).

If you are looking to enjoy the slopes of Georgia in a place that is as safe as it is fun then Gudauri is for you. All you have to do to see it and enjoy it for yourself is send me a request.

If I’m not available to guide you, one of my 3 teammates, all of them GMGA mountain guides, will be happy to do so.

Do you have more time in Georgia? Then join me on this week long splitboarding adventure in Bakhmaro. I can also arrange heliskiing for you around Gudauri as well if you’re interested!

Price includes

Guiding fee

Price details

The price does not include any lift fees, transfers, accommodation and meals. Also if you have a group larger than 6 people, it will be necessary to have an additional guide at an extra cost. Finally, if you do not own the necessary splitboarding and snowboarding equipment, you will be able to rent what you need at Gudauri.

About the guide

Ilia

4.5

(60)

Mountain Guide

I'm a fully certified IFMGA / UIAGM mountain guide from Tbilisi, Georgia. I have the GMGA (Georgian Mountain Guides Association) certificate and I'm a member of the Austrian Mountain Guide Association.

I'm a professional mountaineer, national team member of Georgian Mountain Federation. I am actively climbing in the Caucasus mountain range.

The programs I guide more often are:
- Mountaineering = Mt. Kazbek, Mt. Tetnuldi, Mt. Ushba, Chaukhi region.
- Ski Touring = Gudauri, Svaneti, Kazbegi regions.
I also manage large expeditions and base camps for Caucasus Mountains.

Please get in touch with me if you plan to come to Georgia. It will be my great pleasure to help you and to guide you in our awesome mountains.

I am leading a Guide Office in Georgia, and work together with my colleagues George, Lasha and Leri (National certified Mountain Guides). In case I'm not available, one of them will be your guide.

Languages

Russian | Georgian | English

Certificates

GMGA | IFMGA

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What people are saying about Ilia

Thomas

Unfortunately, Ilia couldn't accompany us as the guide and recommended a colleague 2 days before the start of our trip. His replacement, Bekar, was very knowledgeable and although we weren't able to complete the Kazbek ascent, was able to offer us a good replacement itinerary. We found communication with Ilia quite difficult and had to prompt him repeatedly for updates about the trip and itinerary.

Matthew

Global warming is upon us. This trip was too late in the season, the snow was too warm and slushy. There was no hut to hut skiing as it was too late in the season. It was a Sunday start and Sunday finish trip, leaving 6 days between. The impression that we had from your accompanying written material is that the destination was half a day travel from Tbilisi . In actuality, the drive is 8 to 10 hours each way, which is a considerable amount of time in a one week holiday. The guide (Lasher) was excellent, the accommodation good, the people friendly.

Niall

Local guide Misha was excellent. Explore Share did not pay for sleeping bags as advertised, we had to rent these at location, not compensated, the sleeping bags and food were advertised to be transported by horse, this did not happen, also not compensated. One meal at mountain hut consisted only of one bowel of soup following 7 hour hike. Mountain it's self was great. Money also deducted from my credit card without prior authorisation by Explore Share. Disconnect apparent between Explore Share and guide regarding what trip consisted of.

Mestia in the Svaneti region will not remain an idem gem for long. It's got it all: alpine descents, all-you-can-ski powder and remote villages charged with history. Illia was a great guide both in and out of the slopes; safe, fun and knowledgeable. And do not worry about the food, it is amazing!

Ilia is a very calm, considerate and helpful guide who goes the extra mile to provide his clients with exceptional and unique experiences in his stunning Georgian mountains. His calm authority is exactly what's needed when the going gets tough or plans need to change unexpectedly. Humble yet more than competent I strongly recommend Ilia for any Georgian adventure.