Freeride World Tour Cancels Georgia Pro Stop in Austria Over Unsafe Conditions The Freeride World Tour has canceled the Georgia Pro competition scheduled for Thursday in Kühtai, Austria, citing conditions that did not meet safety and fairness standards required at the sport’s highest level, according to an official event statement. Organizers said the decision came after extensive preparation work at the venue and a detailed evaluation of snow and mountain conditions. “While […] Competition Martin Kuprianowicz | February 27, 2026 0 Comments
FWT Georgia Pro To Be Restaged In Austria After Cancellation Over Snow Safety Concerns The Freeride World Tour announced Tuesday that the canceled Georgia Pro will be restaged this week in Kühtai near Innsbruck, providing athletes a replacement competition and preserving crucial points in the season standings. The event, originally scheduled in Georgia, was called off due to unstable snowpack conditions that organizers said made it unsafe to proceed. In a statement, the FIS […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | February 24, 2026 0 Comments
Freeride World Tour Cancels Georgia Pro Because of Unstable Snowpack in Mestia The Freeride World Tour has officially canceled the Georgia Pro, citing unsafe snowpack conditions at the planned competition venue in Mestia. In a statement released February 20, the FIS Freeride World Tour by Peak Performance said the decision followed “extensive evaluation” by officials, mountain safety teams, and local experts. Organizers determined that current conditions could not meet the standards required […] Competition Martin Kuprianowicz | February 20, 2026 0 Comments
Skiing in Georgia: A Hidden Gem in the Caucasus Trip Report: January 27 – February 2, 2025 Nestled in the Caucasus Mountains between Europe and Asia, Georgia is quickly becoming a hidden gem for avid skiers seeking a unique and affordable destination. With a rich history, diverse terrain, and a growing ski industry, this small country offers everything from untapped powder fields to vibrant local culture. Over the course […] Trip Report Brett Ploss | January 5, 2026 1 Comment
4 American States You Can’t Ski in Anymore The U.S. has at least 480 ski resorts spread across an impressive 37 states. Four states, however, have unfortunately lost their resort(s) at one point or another for various reasons. Some resorts closed due to low visitation rates, while others shut their doors due to the effects of climate change. While it’s always sad to see a ski resort close, […] Industry News Joseph Kaufmann | July 24, 2025 1 Comment
IFMGA-Certified Mountain Guide Dies in Fall on Mount Ushba, Notorious Peak in Georgia An internationally certified mountain guide tragically died this week after falling during a climbing expedition on Mount Ushba, a highly technical peak in the Caucasus Mountains of the Republic of Georgia, near the Russia border, news platform Front News Georgia confirmed. Nick Phaliani, a 29-year-old Georgian national and IFMGA-certified guide, was leading a four-person team on foot when he […] Martin Kuprianowicz | May 27, 2025 0 Comments
Freeride World Tour Georgia Pro Postponed Due to Dangerous Avalanche Conditions The FIS Freeride World Tour (FWT) by Peak Performance has postponed the Georgia Pro after extensive efforts to secure the competition face and ensure safe riding conditions. Recent stabilization work on the Kaseb face triggered significant avalanches, rendering it unsuitable for competition. As a result, organizers have decided to relocate the event to an alternative venue. The competition will be […] Industry News Press Release | February 23, 2025 0 Comments
12 Staff Killed in Carbon Monoxide Leak at Gudauri Ski Resort, Georgia, Being Treated as Manslaughter 12 people were found dead on Saturday, December 14, at the Gudauri ski resort in Georgia, in what authorities believe to be carbon monoxide poisoning. An official statement from the Georgian Interior Ministry claims the victims, comprising 11 foreign nationals and one Georgian citizen, were discovered in a sleeping area above an Indian restaurant at the popular skiing destination. Related: […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 16, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] RACHA – A Backcountry Ski Film in the Caucasus Mountains of Georgia In March 2023, Andy Hardy ventured into the Western Highlands of Georgia with a small group of guides for a backcountry ski trip. Touring just 5 kilometers from the Russian border, he learned less about skiing and more about our shared humanity. Backcountry SnowBrains | September 27, 2023 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Helicopter Collides With Mountain and Crashes During Rescue at Georgia Ski Resort The video above shows the dramatic moment a helicopter exploded during a failed mountain rescue operation in a popular ski resort in Georgia. The helicopter’s tail collides with the side of a mountain, sending it into an uncontrollable spin before plummeting to the ground and exploding into a fireball. An emergency team of medics and rescue workers was on board […] SnowBrains | August 1, 2022 0 Comments
The New 1,900-Mile Hiking Trail Connecting Europe and Asia Discovered in 2015, the Transcaucasian Trail (TCT) goes through Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Armenia. Trailing 6,562-feet above sea level, the TCT stretches through the depth-ridden valleys and peaks of the Caucasus Mountains. Overall, it connects over 20 national parks. The Transcaucasia region is a hidden gem that stretches over two continents of the world. Related: The American Perimeter Trail- 12,000 Miles of What Could […] Breya Bergom | July 23, 2021 0 Comments
Georgia Trip Report: Ski Touring Hut-to-Hut in Amazing Mountains and Superb Powder Report by the Explore-Share team from March 2019 Svaneti is a historic province in Georgia located on the central slopes of the southern Caucasus mountains. In the winter, its amazing mountains and superb powder, paired with the charm of its remote historic villages and people make it a unique destination for ski touring adventures. Plus, it’s budget-friendly and easy to […] Trip Report Guest Author | July 15, 2021 0 Comments
Does Obesity in U.S. Cities Correlate with Their Proximity to Ski Resorts? This week, Wallethub.com published its findings on 2021’s Most Overweight and Obese Cities in the U.S. In the report, Wallethub listed the top 100 most populated metro areas in the United States and ranked them based on 19 categories that they determined indicate weight-related problems. Some of these categories include the highest percentage of obese adults, the highest percentage of […] Brains Liam Abbott | March 5, 2021 0 Comments
Pro Skier Brody Leven’s Movie “Lost” Exposes His Struggle With Acceptance & Respect in the Ski Industry “In this small (adventure) niche of the industry, I believe we’re quick to compare the athletes we’re told to admire. And I simply don’t fit the mold that’s been laid by those before me. I do this differently. I’m not a one-trick pony, don’t commit myself to only one sport, don’t swear, don’t drink, don’t do drugs, don’t do one-turn-wonders […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 11, 2020 7 Comments
Horrific Georgia Chairlift Rollback Blamed on Human Error [arve url="https://youtu.be/OZWJ5l1Jzpc"] SnowBrains | March 28, 2018 210 Likes 0 Tweets 0 Comments
Happy 80th Birthday To The Appalachian Trail The Appalachian Trail turns 80 years old this month! Stretching 2,190 miles from Maine to Georgia, the A.T. passes through 14 states: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia. Completed in August of 1937, the A.T. is one of the longest continuously marked footpaths in the world. […] Industry News Lindsay Hayden | August 9, 2017 0 Comments
Gudauri, Georgia: Skiing between two continents Gudauri, Georgia’s biggest ski resort, is located in the Caucasus mountain range between Europe and Asia, 120 km north west from the capital Tbilisi and around 600 km from former Olympic town Sochi. In the resort you can find one gondola and several chairlifts with the highest elevation of 3268 meters above see level. Gudauri is considered to be the […] Conditions Report OJ | February 20, 2016 0 Comments
$52 Million Ski Resort to OPEN in Georgia by 2015 Construction has begun on a brand new $52 million ski resort in the Svaneti region of Northwestern Georgia. This resort will be located only 170 miles east of Sochi, Russia where the 2014 Winter Olympics are to be held. The ski resort will be on the lower slopes of 15,938-foot Mt. Tetnuldi and will be named after the peak. The […] Industry News Miles Clark | October 24, 2013 1 Comment
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