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Bookings

Booking Policy

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One of our groups having dinner at our alp hut, January 2020.

Will start the booking periode as soon as we can gurantee operations next season. In the moment we just accept inquiries without any obligations.

 

First repeating freeriders have the chance to book again, then we open bookings for new freeriders.

 

Our alp hut is the perfect place to spend a few days in a group of good friends, family or colleges. We need minimum8 bookings for an exclusice week.

 

Payments are only possible by bank transfer to our Swiss bank accounts (Euros or Swiss Francs). We are currently working on other options.

Requirements

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Above our hut, Feb. 2020. © whitehearts.de
  • Safe freeriding in alpine terrain in all snow conditions.
  • Safe technique in the downhill and ascent.
  • Condition for short ascents.
  • Patience (for alpine conditions, weather and the situation in a transition country like Georgia).

Please keep in mind that there must always be a backup plan for a safe expedition. We move here in undeveloped terrain. A support from the outside is practically impossible. We are on our own.

Avalanche safety equipment can be rented on site. We have a small selection of high quality on-site gear (Mammut Airbags, Grown Freeride Skis). A timely gear rental is necessary because our stock is limited.

Tour-Shop

We use one Tour-Shop for our German and for our English web-page.

Travel Conditions

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As a Swiss company we are subject to Swiss law. Accordingly our travel conditions must be in German.

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Prices & Availability

* snowcat supported ski-touring/splitboarding
* snowcat supported ski-touring/splitboarding

We try to keep the overview up to date. Please note, however, that bookings are usually made in small groups and the situation changes very quickly.

Waiting list means that we have unconfirmed bookings for the week that could still be canceled. Sometimes groups also decide to change the location (Bakhmaro - Adjara) and places / weeks become available again.

Fully booked means that the week is definitely booked, but withdrawals are still possible. So in these weeks something can become available again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stand: 14/04/2023

Flight Connections

Pistenbully, PB300WPolar, Snowcat, Catskiing, Catboarding
on the mountain... © Philipp Herfort, Feb. 2021

For our new project it is best to fly to Batumi (BUS). We pick up at the airport. Batumi lies direcly at the shore of the Black Sea. It is also an interesting place to spend a lst night.

 

The low-cost carrier, Wizzair, connects Kutaisi (KUT) with different European cities. Although there have been repeated problems with airbags and cartridges, we still recommend their direct flights. The likelihood of lost baggage and delayed or cancelled flights because of winter conditions are lower on these direct flights. 

 

The airport of Tbilisi (TBS) is far - 6 hours by car - from Bakhmaro. A private transfer costs from 180,-€ one way. We can arrange it, but cash payment must be made to the driver directly, each way.

Further changes of the flight schedule due to the Corona crisis are possible.
Further changes of the flight schedule due to the Corona crisis are possible.

We will pick you up at the airport Batumi when you arrive - any time. However, please be aware that our program starts Saturday. evening. Turkish is connecting Batumi via Istanbul with all mayor cities in Europe. Allthough it involves a stopover, it might be the most convenient way to travel.

 

Due to weather and snow conditions as well as the danger of avalanches, a transfer in the night may not be possible until the next morning. The same goes for the return trip. In this situation we would organise an accommodation in the valley.

Type/Ability

We try to compile homogeneous groups. Please help us by defining your own main interest and riding ability and be honest. Don’t overestimate your ability, especially if you have limited freeriding experience. To ride safe in a remote area like the Lesser Caucasus, riders need advanced skills to ride all kinds of snow (including crust and wet snow). They need to have the strength to hike out of river beds or dig themself out of deep snow, and they need the confidence to ride the occasional fast or steep slopes.

 

For the season 2021/2022 we have defined 3 types to compile groups as similarly as possible:

Ride

Feb. 2021. ©Phillipp Herfort
Feb. 2021. ©Phillipp Herfort

Sporty riders who want a lot of riding and little waiting - let's say expert level.

Experience

Feb. 2021. ©Phillipp Herfort
Feb. 2021. ©Phillipp Herfort

Freeriders who ride confidently in any terrain but who also value the Caucasus experience - advanced.

Backcountry

Feb. 2021. ©Phillipp Herfort
Feb. 2021. ©Phillipp Herfort

Riders who always carry skins in their backpack - hiking up to 500 meters in altitude are no problem.


Adjara is our backcountry location. We expect freeriders who always have skins with them. Backcountry is practically the only type of rider that Adjara could consider.