Hey y’all! Long time no see! The footage from the ski lifts are amazing! It is fantastic to see the both of you! I am no longer sailing, I’ve taken up martial arts. 😂 I have a lot to catching up to do in terms of watching your videos! I hope you both are well! ❤
Hello, thanks for the content , great help and good job , we are planing to be in Gudauri first week in Jan 2025, do you think it is a high possibility that would have snow . Thanks
In our experience, yes, we visited in mid January, and there was good snow. There's a good snow history here: www.snow-forecast.com/resorts/Gudauri/history
Thanks! Meeting people and making friends is definitely doable but for us the language barrier made striking up a convo on the lifts a little more challenging with locals and Russian tourists. We ended up making friends and skiing with some expats. I’m sure if you’re outgoing you’ll definitely have no trouble finding people to hang with on the lifts or in the bars! Eddie
Thanks for the video; truly enjoyed it. In the video you mentioned that you'd also skied in Kyrgyzstan. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to find the video. Of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Georgia which did you like best for skiing? We are a family of four (all advanced skiers) and looking for something a bit different combined with a unique cultural experience. Thanks!
I haven't got around to posting the Kyrgyzstan video yet 😬. The resort skiing in Kyrgyzstan is not great, very old lifts, runs that only work with lots of snow, etc. However, there are some great backcountry opportunities, we did ski touring in some yurts in Jyrgalan, ner Karakol. Kazakhstan, the resort at Shimbulak is very good albeit a bit small by European, North American, Japanese standards and there are some opportunities for cultural experiences in Almaty plus good hotels restaurants etc. I think though, in your case, I would choose Georgia, great cultural scene in Tblisi very interesting city, solid resort in Guduari and opportunities for exploration to other ski fields like Bakuriani which has an older but less crowded resort and Mestia which has backcountry. Check out the blog thevanabondtales.com for extensive writeups on each!
@@TheVanabondTales Excellent, thanks a lot! My only problem with Georgia is that it is so close to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Moreover, the Georgia/Russia situation is quite tense, so bringing the family there now doesn't feel ideal. At least not for the time being.
You can pay by card everywhere in Gudauri from memory. The drive is pretty hectic, its a quite a narrow road and used as a major highway by large trucks, plus Georgians drive pretty quick. It can definitely done just depends how confident you are driving in those conditions!
We stayed at the New Gudauri Twins Apartment. The units here are privately owned but many are rented out on Airbnb. We rented this one and it was really nice. www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/40670904
Such a useful & detailed video. Thank you !
GLad you found it useful!
Cool video!
Thank you for being my guest))
Thanks for having us!
arrived in Tbilisi today. heading to Gudauri tomorrow morning for a week or so to ride. really excited...
p.s your bird is beautiful
😂 Heck yeah, enjoy it! ❄
Great video, with all the detailed info and time stamp. Empty track on a Saturday morning... very tempting..
Cheers mate.
Very pleased you enjoyed it! Yeah it's not perfect but for price and for how uncrowded it is definitely worth a look.
Best review I’ve seen on this resort, please do more! The only thing missing is when did you visit?
Thanks so much! We visited in January 2024
@@TheVanabondTales Amazing conditions in January…. I would have guessed March! Was it early/mid/late Jan? Im planning a trip there during late Jan.
@@althr321we arrived mid Jan and stayed two weeks until the end of Jan
@@TheVanabondTales Thank you! I look forward to more reviews from you guys!
@@althr321 🙏
Thanks!!! Really helpful
Hey y’all! Long time no see! The footage from the ski lifts are amazing! It is fantastic to see the both of you! I am no longer sailing, I’ve taken up martial arts. 😂 I have a lot to catching up to do in terms of watching your videos! I hope you both are well! ❤
Welcome back! We are doing great. Gudauri was beautiful but we'll be bac on the boat soon.
Hello, thanks for the content , great help and good job , we are planing to be in Gudauri first week in Jan 2025, do you think it is a high possibility that would have snow . Thanks
In our experience, yes, we visited in mid January, and there was good snow. There's a good snow history here: www.snow-forecast.com/resorts/Gudauri/history
Thanks , great help
Amazing video man super detailed. I'm a relatively outgoing solo traveller, do you reckon it's easy enough to make mates up there? Thanks dude
Thanks!
Meeting people and making friends is definitely doable but for us the language barrier made striking up a convo on the lifts a little more challenging with locals and Russian tourists.
We ended up making friends and skiing with some expats. I’m sure if you’re outgoing you’ll definitely have no trouble finding people to hang with on the lifts or in the bars!
Eddie
Thanks for the video; truly enjoyed it. In the video you mentioned that you'd also skied in Kyrgyzstan. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to find the video. Of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Georgia which did you like best for skiing? We are a family of four (all advanced skiers) and looking for something a bit different combined with a unique cultural experience. Thanks!
I haven't got around to posting the Kyrgyzstan video yet 😬. The resort skiing in Kyrgyzstan is not great, very old lifts, runs that only work with lots of snow, etc. However, there are some great backcountry opportunities, we did ski touring in some yurts in Jyrgalan, ner Karakol.
Kazakhstan, the resort at Shimbulak is very good albeit a bit small by European, North American, Japanese standards and there are some opportunities for cultural experiences in Almaty plus good hotels restaurants etc.
I think though, in your case, I would choose Georgia, great cultural scene in Tblisi very interesting city, solid resort in Guduari and opportunities for exploration to other ski fields like Bakuriani which has an older but less crowded resort and Mestia which has backcountry. Check out the blog thevanabondtales.com for extensive writeups on each!
@@TheVanabondTales Excellent, thanks a lot! My only problem with Georgia is that it is so close to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Moreover, the Georgia/Russia situation is quite tense, so bringing the family there now doesn't feel ideal. At least not for the time being.
@@BeautifulKrk In that case maybe Kazakstan but still close to Russia. Bulgaria is another place we've skiied and enjoyed!
do you know if its snowing by middle of december !?? THANKS !
Hey, Gudauri is open for skiing in December, but snow is not always that deep
Hi, can you pay by card in the skiing resort and how was the drive up there? Safe to do it with a rental car?
You can pay by card everywhere in Gudauri from memory. The drive is pretty hectic, its a quite a narrow road and used as a major highway by large trucks, plus Georgians drive pretty quick. It can definitely done just depends how confident you are driving in those conditions!
What month was this ?thanks
January
Which apartment you stay?
We stayed at the New Gudauri Twins Apartment. The units here are privately owned but many are rented out on Airbnb. We rented this one and it was really nice. www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/40670904
Thank you so much ❤
@@shivdharajyotish1112 you're welcome!
Nice information. I hope i get nice person to guide me 2D1N in gudauri. Also help and assist playing skiie in January 25. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful, have a great trip
What’s easier snowboarding or skiing ⛷️- for a beginner? I’m looking to go to Gudauri
I like snowboarding but they say that its easier to learn to ski
@ fair enough will give it a go someday xox