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