Description
What are Adventure Division Exploration Trips?
Our Adventure Division Exploration Trips are how we test new frontiers for Ski & Wine Weeks. They’re smaller, scrappier, and more unpredictable than our polished French Alps trips — part research mission, part content shoot, part all-in good time. We go to a destination we believe has serious potential, bring a tight crew of like-minded travellers, and figure it out together on the ground. It’s not about everything running perfectly — it’s about skiing fresh terrain, tasting incredible wines, diving into the local culture, and being part of the first chapter of something big.
Skiing in Gudauri
High in the Caucasus mountains, Gudauri is Georgia’s premier ski resort. Expect wide-open pistes, deep powder stashes, and panoramic views that make the Alps look almost tame. With a modern lift system, and a more relaxed vibe than Europe’s crowded mega-resorts, Gudauri is the perfect base for our exploration. Four days of skiing are included, with the option to tack on backcountry or cat-skiing if you’re keen to push into the wild.
Wine the Georgian Way
Georgia is the cradle of wine, with over 8,000 years of winemaking history. We’ll taste traditional qvevri wines made in clay amphorae, and compare them with bold modern reds that stand up to any cellar in the world. The highlight is a winery visit with a full tasting and traditional lunch on our way to the mountains, but every dinner in the chalet comes with local bottles hand-picked by the Swallow Don’t Spit crew.
Food & Feasting
Georgian cuisine is rich, hearty, and designed for sharing. Think cheese-stuffed khachapuri breads, juicy khinkali dumplings, and slow-cooked meats with spice-packed sauces. Meals are a big part of the trip: daily breakfasts to fuel the slopes, hearty dinners in the chalet or local restaurants, and a farewell feast in Tbilisi to send us home full and happy.
Culture & Chaos
This is more than a ski trip — it’s a cultural adventure. From wandering Tbilisi’s winding Old Town streets, to toasting with locals over fiery chacha, to hearing the legends of the Caucasus mountains, Georgia delivers raw, unpolished charm. Expect big hospitality, spontaneous detours, and stories that will stick longer than the hangovers.
What’s Included
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5 nights in a Gudauri
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2 nights hotel accommodation in Tbilisi
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All breakfasts and dinners, with Georgian wine every night
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Winery visit with tasting and traditional lunch
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4-day Gudauri lift pass
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All transfers in Georgia (airport, city, mountain)
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Guides and content creators (you’ll star in our video from the trip
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Optional add-ons: ski/snowboard rental, backcountry experience (guide, cat-skiing), extra nights in Tbilisi.
Dates & Price
January 31 – February 7, 2026
€850 per person
Winter 2026/27 dates TBD (sign up below and let us know when you want to go)
