I am Mikheil Nadiradze Professional Mountain Guide. I was born in 1991 and live in Tbilisi, Georgia. I started mountaineering from an early age and have not stopped since then. Since 2011, I was studying in ATS (Adventure Tourism School) and at the same time working as a mountain-Helliski-ski tour guide and ski teacher in Caucasus Mountains-Resorts. I was a member of the Georgian Climbing National Federation for many years and have a lot of achievements in competitions. After 2020 I'm fully certified IFMGA/GMGA mountain guide. Please read the programs down below, which I and my colleagues IFMGA/GMGA guides offer to you. for more information, please feel free to contact me. We can discuss your wishes and organize suitable tour options for you. I would be glad to be your guide and share great and unforgettable moments with you! I am always happy to help groups to climb summits in safe ways and in an enjoyable atmosphere.

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I am Mikheil Nadiradze Professional Mountain Guide. I am 30 years old and live in Tbilisi, Georgia. I started mountaineering from an early age and have not stopped since then. From 2011, I was studying.

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**Climbing Kazbek (5054m)**, one of the most popular mountains **in the Caucasus Mountains range**, is a must for mountaineers visiting Georgia. Kazbek is the second-highest volcanic summit in the Caucasus and the third highest peak in the country.

The summit lies directly to the west of Stepantsminda and it is the most prominent geographic feature of the area. Moreover, Climbing Kazbek is suitable for anyone with sufficient training. **You don’t have to be an experienced mountaineer or a climber to reach the summit of this amazing peak**. Although a good fitness level is a must, and some prior experience is recommended.

Adventurers come every season from all around the world to reach the top of this iconic mountain in the Caucasus range. With its glacier and stunning alpine landscapes, Kazbek is bound to stun you on this 6-day guided ascent.

I have been on top of Kazbek more than 60 times. I have seen it in all conditions. **I know this mountain very well and I promise you an unforgettable and safe expedition.** During the expedition, we will have adequate acclimatization, **I will teach you the alpine techniques required for the summit day and we’ll practise how to use the necessary technical equipment**, like ice axe, crampons and ropes.

The number of people is not limited in this tour. One mountain guide can take max 3 people. The number of guides depends on the size of the group. If group consists of more than 3 people my colleague guides will be happy to join us!

Contact me if you are coming to Georgia and are thinking about climbing Kazbek, and **I will be happy to guide you on a unique experience in the Caucasus Mountains!**

I also manage other trips. In case you are interested in other activities or other variants of the trip, you can [check them here](https://www.explore-share.com/mountain-guide/mikheil-nadiradze/).

– driving 2.5 hour from tbilisi, 5 hour from Kutaisi. (we will drive you to Stepantsminda from airports or from anywhere in Tbilisi and Kutaisi)

Transfer to  Stepantsminda

Drive to Gergeti Trinity church(2100m), walk to Betlemi hut(3650m)  
– walking 6-8 hour  
– Night in Betlemi hut

Betlemi hut

Acclimatization hike to Bethlemi church (4000m)  
– walking 2-3 hour  
– Night in Betlemi hut

Acclimatization day

Mount Kazbek summit (5054m)  
– 8-12 hour ascent and descent  
– Night in Betlemi Hut

Summit day!

Extra Day

– Walk down to Stepantsminda from Bethlemi hut

– Walking 3-4 hours

– We will drive you back to Tbilisi international airport (or anywere in tbilisi) / Kutaisi international airport (or anywhere in Kutaisi).

Transfer back

Tbilisi international airport (or anywhere in Tbilisi) / Kutaisi international airport (or anywhere in Kutaisi) 

Join GMGA certified guide Mikheil in this climbing Kazbek trip. Discover an iconic summit of the Caucasus Mountains and a must-do for all adventurers visiting Georgia!

Climbing Kazbek in the Caucasus Mountains, Georgia. 6-day trip. IFMGA guide

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10qwdBrYzzj0F9ELjEYPSafZMydmdubDS?usp=sharing

Climbing Kazbek in the Caucasus Mountains, Georgia

Would you like a tailored Georgia freeride and/or ski touring program near Gudauri led by a certified local guide? Then I will be happy to take you to the best skiing spots in Gudauri resort or in the surrounding area.

Gudauri is famous in Georgia for its great ski opportunities. This program is perfect for anyone who wants to build a personalized itinerary. Ski touring, Off-piste Skiing, split boarding, and freeriding are all welcome. Options include using the resort lifts and gondola, finding the best slopes within the resort, or venturing out into wilder places.

Mountains we can explore include:

*   Mt. Sadzele
    
*   Mt. Kudebi
    
*   Mt. Chrdili
    
*   Miliona
    
*   Kobi-pass
    
*   Mt. Bidara
    
*   Lomisa monastery
    
*   Mt. Dedaena
    
*   Sioni
    
*   Arakhveti
    
*   Miketi
    
*   Gogebashvili
    
*   Khada
    
*   Chaukhi region
    
*   Gergeti viewpoint
    
*   and more mountains!
    

Whichever your preference, you will get a taste of Gudauri, Georgia’s most popular skiing area, and also have the chance to ski more remotely, in total privacy on untouched snow.

In terms of preparation, some prior experience and skills are required. You will need to be able to walk between 30 minutes to 4 hours, and you will experience a minimum vertical ascent of 100m, a maximum of 1400m, and a minimum vertical descent of 700m, and a maximum of 1400m. For off-piste skiing in the resort area, we will use a ski lift and gondola to reach the best skiing spots.

Are you ready for this exciting tailored adventure in Gudauri? Then contact me today and I will be happy to help you plan an unforgettable winter tour in the Caucasus mountains.

On this flexible freeride and ski touring program, you will have the chance to explore the best spots for skiing around Gudauri. Choose the ski style, duration, and places you would like to visit and let a certified local guide show you the way.

Flexible Freeride and Ski Touring days around Gudauri. Ski Touring trip. IFMGA guide

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/136VjyZkEFZ_99AZrooO99MrFw9nG0GxQ?usp=sharing

Flexible Freeride and Ski Touring days around Gudauri

Join me on this Gudauri backcountry ski and splitboarding week, in which I will take you to the best ski touring spots in Georgia. Spend 7 days exploring the amazing Caucasus mountains and enjoy some optional runs in the Gudauri ski resort too.

Located at 2100 meters a.s.l., Gudauri is a great spot for quick and easy access to the best mountains for ski touring in Georgia. On this 1-week adventure, we will transfer you from Tbilisi or Kutaisi to this majestic Caucasus area, and each day I will take you on an amazing ski touring journey. I have been guiding for 6 years in this area, and so I always know where to find the best ski spots. You will love the dry snow in the region and the well-developed Gudauri ski resort too.

The day-by-day program will depend on the weather and snow conditions. The guide will decide on the best mountains to visit each day to prioritize the group’s safety and enjoyment.

Some options include:

*   Mt. Chrdili
    
*   Miliona
    
*   Kobi-pass
    
*   Bidara
    
*   Lomisa
    
*   Dedaena
    
*   Sioni
    
*   Arakhveti
    
*   Miketi
    
*   Gogebashvili
    
*   Khada
    
*   Chaukhi
    
*   Gergeti viewpoint
    
*   And more.
    

You will need to be able to walk between 30 minutes to 4 hours, and you will experience a minimum vertical ascent of 100m, a maximum of 1500m, and a minimum vertical descent of 700m, and a maximum of 1700m.

Total vertical ascent 4700m / Total vertical drop 5000m+

To get an idea of what your Gudauri backcountry ski week will look like, you can find a tentative itinerary below. 

This trip is suitable for off-piste intermediate, advanced, and expert-level riders!

If you think you have the experience listed below, then you can join this trip:

*   A few months of experience off-piste skiing. Possibly with guides/instructors.
    
*   Can link several turns in light powder snow on a uniform base
    
*   Can handle a variety of conditions, including lightly crusted and wind-affected snow.
    
*   Can put turns in through heavier snow on 35dg slopes.
    

Please inquire with us if you have any doubts about your level or any preferences regarding your itinerary.

So, are you ready to explore the gorgeous Georgia winter landscapes on this wild Caucasus adventure? Then contact me today and let’s start planning your trip together!

Or, if you’re staying for only a few days, then you can [join a shorter program](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/freeride-ski-touring-around-gudauri/).

Driving 2 hours from Tbilisi, 5 hours from Kutaisi. (we will drive you to Gudauri from airports or from any point of Tbilisi and Kutaisi)

Introduction with guides, check the personal equipment, rent the equipment in case you miss something.

Overnight at the hotel.

Transfer to Gudauri

Ski tour up to Mt. Bidara (3100m), descent 900 vertical m.

Drive back to Gudauri. \*Optional – you can spend the rest of the day on ski resort.

Overnight at the hotel.

Mt. Bidara

4X4 drive to Cross Pass(20 minutes) 2350m, here the road is crossing Main Caucasus range which is the geographical border of Europe and Asia. Leave vehicles, ski tour to Mt. Dedaena 3250m, descent 1000 vertical m. Back to the vehicles and drive to Gudauri. \*Optional – you can spend the rest of the day at the ski resort. Overnight at hotel.

Mt. Dedaena

4X4 drive to Mleta village (30 minutes) 1450m. Leave vehicles, ski tour to Lomisa monastery 2200m. descent 750 vertical m. Back to the vehicles and drive to Gudauri. Overnight at the hotel.

Mt. Lomisa

4X4 drive to Sioni village (40 minutes). Leave vehicles, ski tour to Mt. Narvani (3120m), 1160 vertical m descent. Back to the vehicles and drive to Gudauri. \*Optional – you can spend the rest of the day at the ski resort. Overnight at the hotel.

Sioni

We’ll take the chair lift to Sadzele (2300m), ski tour to Miliona (3200m), 1200 vertical descent. Meet with the driver and drive back to the Gudauri. \*Optional – you can spend the rest of the time at the ski resort. Overnight at hotel.

Miliona

We will drive you back to airports or any point in Tbilisi and Kutaisi.

Transfer to agreed location

Tbilisi international airport (or anywere in tbilisi) / Kutaisi international airport

Join a certified local guide on an unforgettable Gudauri backcountry skiing week and discover some of the best ski touring routes in Georgia. Plan an unparalleled winter adventure and enjoy the dry powder-white wonders of the Caucasus mountains!

Gudauri Backcountry Ski and Splitboarding Week in Georgia. 7-day trip. IFMGA guide

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14V28uSJdK5ythcMbyrjEifVESc_1w7Zc?usp=sharing

Gudauri Backcountry Ski and Splitboarding Week in Georgia

Mount Kazbek (5054m) is one of the most popular mountains in the Caucasus Mountains and a must-go for mountaineers visiting Georgia. Kazbek is the second-highest volcanic summit in the Caucasus and the third highest peak in the country.  On this 8-day program, you will enjoy first some ski touring in the Gudauri region, and then climbing Kazbek, from where you will discover a spectacular ski descent that will take you down from a 5054m volcanic summit!

We will begin this adventure in Gudauri, which we will get to from Tbilisi (2 hours) or from Kutaisi (5 hours). Gudauri is 2100 meters above sea level, and a location from where we can easily and quickly get to miraculous ski areas. We will spend a few days exploring the region, and then cap off our adventure with a Kazbek climb and ski descent. You can find an outline of the itinerary below.

Keep in mind that the day-by-day program will depend on the weather, period, and snow conditions. The guide will decide on the best mountains to visit each day to prioritize the group’s safety and enjoyment.

Some options include:  
Mt. Chrdili  
Miliona  
Kobi-pass  
Bidara  
Lomisa  
Dedaena  
Sioni  
Arakhveti  
Khada valley  
Miketi  
Mt. Gogebashvili  
Chaukhi  
Gergeti viewpoint  
and I’ll keep other options a secret!

In terms of preparation, some prior experience and skills are required. This trip is suitable for off-piste intermediate, advanced, and expert-level riders! If you think you have the experience listed below, then you are welcome to join:

*   A few months of experience off-piste skiing, possibly with guides/instructors.
    
*   Can link several turns in light powder snow on a uniform base.
    
*   Can handle a variety of conditions including lightly crusted and wind-affected snow.
    
*   Can put turns in through heavier snow and on icy 35-degree slopes.
    

You will also need to be able to walk between 2 hours to 8 hours a day, and you will experience a minimum vertical ascent of 700 m, a maximum of 1400m, a minimum vertical descent of 700m, and a maximum of 4000m+.

For off-piste skiing in the resort area, we will use a ski lift and gondola to reach the best skiing spots.  The total vertical ascent will be 4500m and the total vertical drop will be 4700m+.

The tour is not limited to a specific number of people. One ski guide can take a max. of 6 people (on days 1, 2,3), and one mountain guide can take a max. of 3 people (on days 4-8). The number of guides will depend on the size of the group. In case of need, my colleague GMGA/IFMGA guides will be happy to join us!

I have been guiding for 6 years in Gudauri and more than 10 years on Kazbek. It has given me enormous experience and I always know where to find best skiing spots. I have been on top of Kazbek more than 60 times, I have seen it in all conditions, I know this mountain very well and I promise you an unforgettable and safe expedition. During our ascent, we will train for avalanche safety, take measures for proper acclimatization and I will teach you the alpine techniques required for the summit day. Additionally, we’ll practice how to use the necessary technical equipment(ice ax, crampons, and ropes).

Contact me if you are coming to Georgia and are thinking about this 8-day trip. I will be happy to guide you on a unique experience in the Caucasus Mountains!

Or, if you prefer, I also offer other great programs in the region. You can find them [here](https://www.explore-share.com/mountain-guide/mikheil-nadiradze/).

– We will drive you to Gudauri from the Tbilisi and Kutaisi international airports or from any point of Tbilisi and Kutaisi.  
– 2 hour from tbilisi, 5 hour from Kutaisi  
– Introduction with guides, check the personal equipment, rent the equipment in case you miss something.  
– Off-piste skiing within the resort  
– Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2-3. Ski touring days  
– Over these days, we will choose the best skiable variants  
– Duration: 3-5 hours  
– Drive back to Gudauri. \*Optional – after ski touring you can spend the rest of the day on ski resort  
– Overnights at the hotel.

Ski touring days

– Drive to Stepantsminda  
– Hiking up to Bethlemi hut (3650m)  
– Walking 6-8 hour  
– Night in Betlemi hut.

On our way to Kazbek

– Acclimatization hike to Bethlemi church (4000m) and back to Bethlemi hut 3650m  
– Walking 2-3 hour  
– Training  
– Night in Betlemi hut.

Acclimatization

– Mount Kazbek summit (5054m)  
– 8-12 hours, ascent and descent  
– Night in Betlemi Hut.

Summit day

Reserve day in case of bad weather at day 6

Extra day

*   – Ski down to the village Stepantsminda  
    – Final dinner in a restaurant  
    – We will drive you back to airports or any point in Tbilisi and Kutaisi.

Return to Stepantsminda, transfer

Tbilisi and Kutaisi international airports or from any point of Tbilisi and Kutaisi.

This amazing Kazbek summit ski and splitboard tour will take you to explore the spectacular ski areas in the Gudauri region of Georgia, and also to the top of the famous volcanic summit of Mount Kazbek, from where you will enjoy an unforgettable ski descent.

Kazbek Summit Ski and Splitboard Tour. 8-day trip. IFMGA guide

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1eg4U3QA_dNLMlui-POjYNuVzAbgGZRUq?usp=sharing

Kazbek Summit Ski and Splitboard Tour

At 5,054 m (16,581 ft), Mount Kazbek is an emblematic dormant strato-volcano in the Caucasus Range that many climbers aspire to discover. On this 4-day ascent, we will have the chance to tackle the lovely Kazbek starting from Stepantsminda.

The itinerary I have planned includes an acclimatization hike, and also an extra day in case we encounter bad weather. Additionally, keep in mind that although climbing Kazbek is not an advanced mountaineering feat, you will require a good fitness level. Glacier climbing will be part of the fun. You can find a day-by-day itinerary below.

Of course, I will at all times be showing you the way and making sure you are safe. I have been guiding for over ten years in the region and know the mountain well.

If you decide to climb Mount Kazbek and would like someone to guide you, then let me be your choice on this unforgettable expedition! Contact me today and let’s start planning your adventure.

You can also join me on a slightly [**longer all-in Kazbek program**](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/climbing-kazbek-caucasus-mountains-georgia/) if you would like to have me take care of the logistics.

Meet in Stepantsminda – Betlemi hut  
Drive to Gergeti Trinity church(2100m), walk to Betlemi hut(3650m)  
– Walking 6-8 hour  
– Night in Betlemi hut

Stepantsminda

Acclimatization day  
– Acclimatization hike to Bethlemi church (4000m)  
– Walking 2-3 hour  
– Night in Betlemi hut

Acclimatization hike

– Walk down to Stepantsminda from Bethlemi hut or Reserve day in case of bad weather

Descent/ Extra day

– Walk down to Stepantsminda from Bethlemi hut  
– Walking 3-4 hour

Farewell

Discover the amazing Caucasus on this unforgettable Mount Kazbek mountaineering expedition led by a certified local guide.

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