CATSKI GEORGIA NEW YEAR’S EVE 2026/2027

Planning freeride in Georgia over New Year? Our Freeride Catski Bakhmaro camp (27 December 2026 – 2 January 2027) brings you 5 days of snowcat riding in the deep powder of the Lesser Caucasus, New Year’s Eve in the mountains and none of the crowds known from Alpine resorts. Cost of participation from €2,233.

Info Freeride Catski Bakhmaro Georgia New Year 2026/27

5 days of catskiing | 6 nights (5 in Bakhmaro + 1 in Kutaisi) | New Year’s Eve in the mountains | Local guides + Polish team leader | Off-road transfers from Kutaisi | Group of 8–14

Dates: 27 December 2026 – 2 January 2027
Location: Bakhmaro (Lesser Caucasus, Guria region), Georgia
Level: 6/10 – freeride for intermediate+ riders
Profile: 100% freeride (5 days by snowcat)
Cost from: €2,233 (Early Bird with the Premium Card)

Cost of participation and terms:
The regular contribution is €2,640. In addition, depending on the registration date and your club status, the following terms apply:

Premium Card holders:
• €2,233 in the Early Bird option (lowest amount – combines the −6% discount for early registration and your permanent −10% club discount). The Early Bird option is valid until 13 October 2026 (i.e. exactly 75 days before the club trip starts), or until cancelled or changed by the Club board.
• €2,376 as the regular contribution (you have a permanent 10% discount on the regular contribution and do not pay the Wild Card).

Wild Card holders:
• Mandatory Wild Card contribution (joining the club on a trial basis) of €106 (i.e. 4% of the regular contribution).
• €2,482 in the Early Bird option (−6% for a quick decision from the regular contribution, valid until 13 October 2026 / 75 days before the club trip).
• €2,640 regular contribution

Payment in two convenient installments:
1/3 of the contribution you pay as a reservation, and the remaining 2/3 only once the minimum group has been fully secured.

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Why Freeride Catski Bakhmaro?

Because Bakhmaro is a mountain settlement at approx. 1,900 m a.s.l. in the heart of the Lesser Caucasus, reached in winter by snowcat rather than by a lift. The terrain around it is only for you and your group.

Humid air masses from the Black Sea collide here with high ranges and leave a thick snowpack. The snowcat takes us to areas you could not reach on foot, so instead of ascents you get more time riding powder.

It is a club camp, i.e. non-profit: the contribution covers the costs of organisation and you ride in a group with local guides and a Polish team leader.

Snow, terrain and on-site care

We go over New Year: on 27 December we fly to Kutaisi and spend the whole day driving by off-road vehicles to Bakhmaro, from 28 December we ride by snowcat for 5 days (with New Year’s Eve on 31 December in the mountains), and on 1 January we return to Kutaisi. The flight home is on 2 January 2027.

Conditions in Georgia depend on the weather: thaws from the sea do happen, which is why the snowcat and guides choose higher, safer terrain every day, and the programme may change.

The contribution includes 5 days of catskiing, local guides, a Polish team leader, 6 nights, full board in Bakhmaro (breakfast, lunch in the snowcat – barbecue or hot meals from the cauldron – and dinner with wine every day) and off-road transfers from and to Kutaisi airport. However, flights are not included.

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Camp programme

Riding programme

• 5 days of catskiing (28 December – 1 January) in the deep powder of the Lesser Caucasus
• Snowcat access to terrain available only to our group
• Wide bowls, lines in sparse forest and technical sections for the more ambitious
• Care of local guides and division into groups according to skills
• 31 December: joint New Year’s Eve in Bakhmaro
• The number of descents and vertical depend on the weather and avalanche conditions

Accommodation and transport

• 27 December 2026: flight to Kutaisi (at your own expense, e.g. a direct Wizz Air flight from Warsaw or Katowice) and an all-day off-road transfer to Bakhmaro
• 5 nights in Bakhmaro (27–31 December), rooms for two
• 1 January 2027: last riding day and return to Kutaisi, night in Kutaisi
• 2 January 2027: flight from Kutaisi (at your own expense)
• Local off-road transfers from and to Kutaisi airport

Organisational details

The contribution includes

• 6 nights (5 in Bakhmaro + 1 in Kutaisi)
• 5 days of snowcat riding (28 December – 1 January)
• Care of local guides
• Care of a Polish team leader
• Off-road transfers Kutaisi airport – Bakhmaro – Kutaisi
• Full board in Bakhmaro: breakfast, lunch in the snowcat (barbecue or hot meals from the cauldron) and dinner with wine every day
• Joint New Year’s Eve in Bakhmaro

The contribution does not include

• Flights Poland – Kutaisi – Poland (approx. €330 return)
• Ski/snowboard equipment and avalanche ABC
• Insurance for extreme sports (freeride)
• Tips for guides and drivers
• Personal expenses and alcoholic drinks

Note: Professional insurance covering off-piste riding with search and rescue is required (e.g. a Polish “Bezpieczny Powrót” policy, Alpenverein or equivalent) – approx. €80. Therefore, we verify policies before departure.

Safety

• Local guides and a Polish team leader
• Division into smaller groups according to skills
• Mandatory avalanche ABC + the ability to use it
• Daily avalanche briefing and assessment of conditions
• Avalanche airbag backpack recommended
• Avalanche course before the trip recommended

Visa and documents

Polish citizens do not need a visa (visa-free travel). A valid passport is required.

How to sign up

First, fill in the form and pay the required contributions. New participants first pay the Wild Card (€106) and then the main camp contributions.

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Cancellation terms

1. Cancellation more than 90 days before the start of the camp
   In this case we refund the contributions paid, less the actual administrative costs and commissions (max. 3%).
2. Cancellation between 90 and 45 days before the start of the camp
   In this case we refund 50% of the contributions paid.
3. Cancellation later than 45 days before the start of the camp
   However, the contributions are non-refundable in this case.
4. Failure to pay the Final Contribution
   It is treated as a cancellation, so the rules above apply. In addition, the Wild Card is forfeited.
5. Wild Card
   However, it is not refundable on its own in case of voluntary cancellation. On the other hand, if the camp is cancelled by the Club, it remains valid for 12 months.

FAQ — Frequently asked questions

Registration terms and organisational matters

Can anyone sign up for this camp?

Yes, provided you pay the Wild Card (€106) or hold an active Premium Card, and you have off-piste riding skills on skis or a snowboard.

How many riding days does the camp include?

It includes 5 days of snowcat riding (28 December – 1 January). Flight to Kutaisi on 27 December, return to Kutaisi on 1 January, flight home on 2 January 2027.

Who is this trip for?

For intermediate and above (level 6/10). The ability to ride deep powder off-piste is required.

How much does the camp cost and what does the contribution include?

• Premium Card holders: from €2,233 (Early Bird) to €2,376 (regular contribution).
• Other participants: from €2,482 (Early Bird) to €2,640 (regular contribution) + Wild Card €106.
The contribution covers nights, full board in Bakhmaro (3 meals a day, dinner with wine), the snowcat, guides, the team leader and off-road transfers.

What does the contribution not include?

The contribution does not cover flights, equipment, avalanche ABC, insurance for extreme sports or tips.

Do I need a visa?

No. A valid passport is enough.

What equipment do I need to bring?

Wide powder skis or a snowboard and a complete avalanche ABC set (transceiver, probe, shovel) with the skill to use it. In addition, an avalanche backpack is highly recommended.

What about safety?

Safety is provided by local guides, division into smaller groups, a Polish team leader, mandatory avalanche ABC and a daily avalanche briefing.

What about meals on site?

In Bakhmaro the contribution includes 3 meals a day: breakfast, lunch in the snowcat as a barbecue or hot meals from the cauldron, and dinner with wine every day. In Kutaisi (night of 1 January) you organise your own meals.

Comparison of camps and costs

How does the Freeride Transfer Club contribution compare with agencies from Poland and abroad?

Our club camp is based on a non-profit formula. The comparison below shows the difference in the cost of catskiing in Bakhmaro:

Cost of one riding day: Freeride Transfer Club vs Foreign catskiing operator (Switzerland)
Therefore, we compare the most expensive competing camp with ours. As a result, this is how the amount spent per riding day (5 riding days) translates into value and scope of services:

Why does Bakhmaro over New Year beat other destinations?

Here is a comparison of Bakhmaro with other popular places in the same period:

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