At the edge of Europe’s last wild frontier, we ride beyond the map, chasing shadows, silence, and the kind of snow that remembers every turn.

THE CONCEPT

BASE LAYER is our foundation series - a methodical progression camps built to sharpen skills, boost confidence, and push riders into their next level. Designed in raw, technical terrains, where fundamentals get refined and future lines are forged.

This isn’t a vacation. It’s a freeride masterclass.
Gudauri’s massive terrain becomes your classroom as we break down technique, rebuild habits, and push your riding to a whole new level. With expert coaching, video feedback, and avalanche safety drills baked in - you’ll ride harder, smarter, and with more style.

This camp is built for skiers and snowboarders who want to elevate their backcountry game. You’ll leave with sharper lines, deeper confidence, and a new level of mountain awareness.

THE TERRAIN

Gudauri is Georgia’s freeride HQ for a reason.
The Kobi Valley gondola gives you instant access to big terrain - no hiking needed. And when you’re ready to venture further, we head out into nearby peaks like Bidara, Lomisi, Mekheti, and Dedaena for a true backcountry taste.

Expect:

  • Pow fields
  • Technical steeps
  • Natural features
  • Sidecountry zones
  • Avalanche-prone terrain (aka: learning opportunities)
OUR PLAYGROUND

This week, the mountains are your workshop:

  • In-resort laps for drills and analysis
  • Sidecountry zones to apply technique
  • Touring days to explore remote terrain
  • High-stoke, small-group settings

You’ll be riding among like-minded skiers and boarders, pushing each other and learning from the terrain. We focus on control, creativity, and confidence.

ACCOMMODATION

Our basecamp is Hotel OZON - a rider-run mountain hotel in Gudauri with a laid-back community vibe.

  • 2–3 person rooms
  • Breakfast + hearty dinners included
  • Evening lectures in the lounge
  • Bar on-site for post-ride hangs
SCHEDULE SNAPSHOT

Mar 27 – Arrival in Kutaisi → transfer to Gudauri → welcome dinner + briefing
Mar 28–April 3 – Daily riding, coaching, avalanche training, and video analysis
April 4 – Transfer to airport + departure

*Schedule may flex depending on weather/safety

BONUS: EVENING SESSIONS

Every night, we break down the day’s footage, run mini workshops, and open the floor for Q&A. It’s where the deeper learning kicks in - no fluff, just pure freeride knowledge.

OPTIONAL: HELISKI DAY

Want more vertical? One day of heliski is on offer for $1,200 per person.
Note: Weather dependent. But when it hits, it hits hard.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

✔ All local transfers
✔ 7 nights accommodation with breakfast + dinner
✔ 6 full days of guided riding + skills training
✔ Evening lectures and video feedback
✔ English / Polish / Russian - speaking team leader
✔ Lift passes
✔ Mandatory standard insurance

Not included:
✖ Flights
✖ Additional high-altitude insurance
✖ Personal expenses
✖ Optional heliski day
✖ Daily dinners


DIFFICULTY LEVEL: 5/10

You should be comfortable riding off-piste and confident in variable terrain. This camp is less about surviving the line and more about refining how you ride it.

RIDE PROFILE

Resort-based freeride: 80%
Freeride (touring / sidecountry missions): 20%

You’ll be mixing chairlift access with short hikes and skinning missions - come with touring gear (splitboard or skis with skins) to get the most out of every zone.

SAFETY & GUIDES

> You’ll be led by local mountain guides who know these peaks like home and lead all groups
> Our expedition leader ensures smooth logistics and communication
> Avalanche safety gear (beacon, shovel, probe) is mandatory and non-negotiable, you must know how to use it - we recommend a pre-trip avalanche course
> An avalanche airbag backpack is strongly advised (available for rental - reservation required)
> Daily avalanche briefings + route planning


INSURANCE

Standard travel insurance is included, but you’ll need a policy that covers off-piste and high-altitude backcountry.
We also offer full freeride insurance - just let us know if you want us to handle it.
You can also add Trip Cancellation Insurance, which gives you full refund coverage in case of illness or emergency. Reach out if you’d like to include this.

VISA

Most EU and Western passport holders do not need a visa for Georgia.
Please make sure you check your country passport entry requirements before booking.
Just make sure your passport is valid for the full travel period.

HOW TO BOOK

> Fill out the reservation form
> We’ll confirm availability and send your agreement
> Pay a 50% deposit to secure your spot
> We take care of logistics, and you train your legs
> Pay your balance 30 days before departure
> Pack up. Time to ride where few ever will.

CANCELLATION TERMS

> For last-minute emergencies or illness, we recommend Trip Cancellation Insurance for full refund coverage.
> We reserve the right to adjust the program due to external factors like weather, safety, or political conditions.
> If we must cancel the trip (even for reasons beyond our control), you’ll receive a 100% refund - no questions asked.


FINAL NOTE

Progression is a choice.
If you’re ready to sharpen your skills, gain real mountain awareness, and ride more fluidly through whatever terrain winter throws your way - Gudauri is your place.
This isn’t just freeride—it’s next-level.

From high alpine ridges to deep backcountry bowls, every moment out here is shaped by the elements and led by precision. Every photo below captures the essence of our Georgia expedition  - real moments from the field, not staged or filtered.

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