2007-11-25 The Hotel's team opens 2007-2008 Gudauri ski season
On 7 November there was enough snow on the slopes to start skiing. But it wasn't until 10 days later that we managed to get out there and enjoy the untouched powder. The 2 hour ski-touring trip to the top in an unfit state took its toll but was well rewarded with the thought of being the first (or one of the first) to ski Gudauri's slopes this season. The other rewarding thought was that the half-a-metre base this early in the season is going to do wanders for the New Year and the rest of winter. It is promising to be a snow-packed season in Gudauri, a return to the old times from the hick-up of last year when the whole world was gasping for snow.
We understand that the chairlifts will be opened on 15 December (and maybe earlier) this year. And there will be 4 not 3!! The fourth lift is the one which hasn't been used in the last few years. Major upgrade of all four lifts is currently underway (everything is being re-hauled including seats, roller-wheels, engines, operator cabins, electronics, etc). The fifth, BRAND NEW chairlift is also being built but it isn't likely to be completed before the 15 December. The word on the slopes is that it will be ready to run in February (we think next season).
The pictures tell our story…
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2007-11-22 The snow keeps on coming!
More than half a meter was added on in the last two weeks& Fantastic news for those celebrating New Year in Gudauri, and promising to be a great season for everyone! Please refer to www.gudauri.ru for our photoes in the photo gallery.
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2007-11-17 Chairlifts and ski-run groomers
The existing chairlifts are undergoing a major upgrade and are set to work much faster and more reliably than in the recent times. The upgrade is long awaited and we are glad it is finally happening. The upgrade will be fully completed before the official start of the season in late December.
There has been much talk about the new chairlift which is being built in Gudauri. And which will take skiers to 3300m (current peak is at 3000m). It is true, the works are well and truly underway, but we understand it is unlikely that it will be completed this year. Initial delays in the start of construction as well as early snow are to blame. But it will surely be ready for the next season and it will open up more groomed runs and vast new off-piste areas. It will make possible a top-quality Gudauri-Kobi off-piste area avoiding the current 2-hour backcountry hike (a real pleasure anyway!). It will push Gudauri into the unmatched territory for powder skiing throughout Europe, Russia and the CIS countries.
We also hear that three new ski-run grooming machines have been purchased and will be working hard in Gudauri this season!!
The amount of improvements this season are more than ever and Gudauri is firmly establishing itself as a world-class resort.
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2007-05-07 The season is over!
Yesterday, on 6 May the chair-lifts stopped working for the season. Such long winter will be remembered for a while. We hope that the next season will be just as lasting and there won't be a lag in starting. By the way, the most loyal guests are already booking for the New Year 2008 - don't miss out!
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2007-04-18 Our hotel has changed the name!
Our hotel "Gudauri Alpine Hut" has changed the name to "Gudauri Hut".
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