Goderdzi: A Week in Powder Most Skiers Never Find
Goderdzi Cat-Ski
11-17.01.2027
25-31.01.2027
8-14.02.2027
15-21.02.2027
22-28.02.2027
1-7.03.2027
8-14.03.2027
7 Days
Goderdzi
FREERIDE
You've done the weekend freeride trips. You know what deep snow feels like and you want more of it - more terrain, more vertical, more days where nobody's tracked the line before you. That's Goderdzi.
We're PVD Club, and we've been running this trip for years. A snowcat — not a snowmobile, the tracked machine that hauls a whole group up in one go — takes you straight to the ridgelines instead of making you fight for a lift ticket. No queues, no crowds, just forest lines, open bowls, and steep faces that most skiers have never even heard of.
Why Riders Keep Coming Back to Goderdzi
Goderdzi sits in Adjara, on the Lesser Caucasus, and it's honestly one of the snowiest resorts in Georgia. The snow falls light and dry, and more than one of our guides has compared it to Japanese powder — not as a sales line, but because that's what it actually feels like underfoot. The terrain does the rest: forest corridors that hold snow all week, open alpine fields, and enough vertical to keep a group moving without repeating a line.
We're rated Excellent, based on 70+ reviews — riders keep coming back to us not just for Goderdzi, but for trips across Georgia. See the full range of what we run on our ski tours page.
If you're new to freeride and want to get a feel for off-piste riding before committing to a full cat-ski week, start with our Goderdzi freeride school — it's the easiest way in, and it makes the week that follows a lot more manageable.
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The Week, Day by Day
Day 1 - Arrival. Drive in from Tbilisi or Kutaisi, check into the hotel and settle in. That evening: meet the group and your guides, run through the week ahead, and have dinner together.
Day 2 - Reading the Snow. Your guides watch how everyone rides — how you handle deep snow, how you move on the slope — and split the group into subgroups so routes and pace actually match ability instead of averaging everyone out. After lunch: the first cat-ski session of the trip, about 4 hours, easing into the week.
Day 3 - North Faces. The first full riding day. North-facing terrain holds that light, dry structure longest because the sun barely touches it. Expect 5-7 hours on the mountain and roughly eight runs. Before you go, read our breakdown of gear and avalanche safety for cat-skiing in Goderdzi - better to sort your kit at home than on the drive up.
Day 4 - South Faces. The cat moves the group to the opposite side of the mountain. Different light, dense snow, a different feel underfoot. Expect 5-6 hours on the mountain and 5-6 runs, with a lunch break midday.
Day 5 – Full Cat-Ski Day. Another full day of riding, with the guides choosing the terrain according to the current snow conditions and the group's level. Expect several runs throughout the day, with the focus on finding the best available snow rather than sticking to a fixed route.
Day 6 - Optional Cat-Ski Day. The fifth day of cat-skiing is optional and depends on weather, snow and avalanche conditions. If everything lines up, the group can head out with the guides for another full day in the mountains. If conditions are not suitable, take the day to rest, explore the area or simply recover before departure.
Day 7 - Departure. Pack up, check out and drive back to Kutaisi or Tbilisi. Most riders are already asking about the dates next before they've left the van.
What's Included
- A freeride guide for the entire trip
- Snowcat access on every riding day
- Breakfast, dinner, snacks, tea and coffee
- Routes planned around your group's actual level
- Round-trip transfer from Tbilisi or Kutaisi
- Hotel accommodation
- One sauna session
Price: $1,850 per person. Groups capped at 8 riders — small on purpose, so guides can actually adapt to the group instead of managing a crowd.
Who Should Book This
Straight answer: this isn't a first-timer trip. It's built for riders who already ride confidently off-piste, can read a line, and move well as part of a group. If you're still building that base, start with the freeride school — most riders who take that route come back stronger and get far more out of the full week.
Other freeride and ski-touring programs in Georgia
- an overview page of all freeride camps in the mountains of Georgia;
- a longer multi-region route — freeride and ski touring in Gudauri, Goderdzi, Bakhmaro and Svaneti;
- a program specifically in Goderdzi;
- our general catalog of freeride tours in Georgia;
- riding and ski touring in Bakhmaro;
- an intensive Freeride Week in Gudauri;
- freeride in the mountains of Svaneti;
- a dedicated riding program in Gudauri;
- and a ski-touring program in Svaneti.
FAQ
How many runs do you actually get?
4-6 a day on average, more over a full week — it depends on weather, snow, and group pace. We'll never push for one more run at the cost of safety.
What gear do I need?
An avalanche kit - transceiver, probe, shovel - is mandatory, no exceptions. Full packing guidance is in our gear and safety guide. No kit of your own? We can arrange a rental locally.
Can I combine this with another trip?
Yes — the usual path is freeride school first, then this week, then our more independent freeride tours across Georgia.
What's the difference between this and Goderdzi Powder Forest?
This is the classic week: rotating north, south, and east exposures with a rest day built in. Goderdzi Powder Forest is the longer, more intensive option for returning riders.
How do I get there?
Round-trip transfer from Tbilisi and Kutaisi is included. Early departure, to make the most of daylight on the mountain.
Season 2026/2027 departures:
11-17.01.2027
25-31.01.2027
8-14.02.2027
15-21.02.2027
22-28.02.2027
1-7.03.2027
8-14.03.2027
Cost
Price of the snowcat tour package:
$1850
GEL
3428
RUB
115237
USDT
1339
EUR
1160
The price is per place in a group.
Included in the price
- Freeride guide
- Snowcat (per itinerary)
- Breakfast and dinners, sweet snacks, tea/coffee
- Routes
- Round-trip transfer from Tbilisi/Kutaisi
- On-route snacks
- Hotel accommodation
- Sauna/banya visit (1 session)
Important Information
50% deposit of the tour price is required. The remaining 50% must be paid at least 7 days before the tour begins. Refunds of the deposit or full payment are available if the tour is canceled at least 10 days in advance. If the tour is canceled less than 10 days in advance, the deposit or payment is non-refundable and non-transferable. Overnight stays in huts (including at Ortsveri) are paid for separately, in addition to the tour price. The itinerary is subject to change based on weather and avalanche conditions. The guide's decision regarding the route is final.
