Is Georgia Safe?

Georgia is safe for tourists. We will be skiing very close to the Russian border however we do not interact with any military personnel on this trip. The locals are friendly and are very excited to welcome tourists to their home.

Are there pre-requisites for this trip?

To maximize your experience, we recommend a minimum of 2 years of significant touring experience. You should be comfortable riding any terrain at a resort as well as challenging snow conditions in the backcountry. Avalanche education is not required but recommended and participants should be familiar with their avalanche transceiver. You should be able to climb 3000 feet in a day at a pace of approximately 1000ft/hour or 1mph. We highly recommend booking an avalanche course or a private touring day in New Hampshire to prepare for your trip.

Do I need to purchase additional insurance?

Yes. The country of Georgia requires that you purchase trip insurance and rescue insurance to enter the country. Global Rescue is a wonderful resource for insurance. Should your trip get cut short or you are injured, this is how you will be reimbursed.

Do I need to bring extra medications?

Yes. You should bring basic medications in addition to any prescriptions that you need. Consider bringing a small kit with Ibuprofen, Tums, Ant-Acids, etc.

What is the lodging like?

We will be staying in guesthouses, hotels and inns. You can expect a warm room, comfortable bed and most modern amenities. Lodging will be double-occupancy.

Are showers available?

Yes.

Should I bring any luxuries?

We recommend that you bring a designated change of warm, comfy clothes and slippers for lounging around after touring. We won’t have a lot of down time but you will want to be comfortable when we do.