MADE IN SVANETI
From bull-skin bindings to helicopter skiing

Our first skis were half-splitted long jumping skis with handmade bindings made of bull skin. We were kids, crazy in love with snow and winter! We made our own “resort slopes” by trampling fields, it worked until the next snowfall… More than 15 years have passed since that time; skis have significantly evolved, and so have we. Having ski-toured all the accessible places, we moved further to the heart of our land. Our next goal is to share our discoveries with ambitious soulmates from all over the world.

This is how we came to creating the first local helicopter skiing company: with local guides, local pilots and local helicopters. Sounds patriotic? Sure it is.

With all the energy and passion in our blood, we create the best mountain experiences in Svaneti from the scratch. A lot of our clients (we prefer to call them guests) became our good friends and keep returning to visit us and our marvellous land every year, or even twice a year. Join this great club!

SAFETY

Safety is the main priority for everything we do at Svaneti Heliskiing. Our pilots are trained exactly in the area where they later work with our groups. Our guides are certified IFMGA Mountain Guides. Our guides and pilots cooperate not only on heliski-projects, but also are members of the Svanetian rescue team since it was founded here. They have an experience of numerous complicated rescue operations in the mountains. Living and working here through all their lives, they know all the peculiarities of the terrain and take full control of your safety.

  • Helicopter operations safety: we use the best in the industry AS350B3 (A-STAR) helicopter and maintain it in accordance with highest international standards, our pilots are constantly trained, mainly in the area of our flights.
  • Modern avalanche equipment by Mammut: airbags’ system and Barryvox transceivers.
  • Safety training for each participant on arrival.

Being a part of local guide society, these mountains are our backyard. We are familiar with the weather patterns in the area, we have an intimate knowledge of the snowpack and after years of travelling and guiding in these mountains we know where the trouble spots are and when to avoid them. The collective knowledge of our team provides a layer of safety that few other operations can boast.

OUR TEAM
Alex Margiani
Founder & Mountain Guide
IFMGA Mountain Guide, voluntary rescuer, Rescuers' Instructor. His free time from work in...
IFMGA Mountain Guide, voluntary rescuer, Rescuers' Instructor.
His free time from work in the mountains Alex spends... hunting further in the mountains. When rarely not in the mountains Alex plays with his two kids, builds houses and plants trees.  
Misha Margiani
Lead Guide
IFMGA Mountain Guide, mountain rescuer, consultant in voluntary rescuers organization...
IFMGA Mountain guide, mountain rescuer, consultant in voluntary rescuers organization.
Misha’s hobbies, work and life are inseparably linked: he is a mountain rescuer (awarded with the Medal of Honor), trailblazer, outstanding alpinist. And also is a runner.
Tatiana Margiani
Reservations & Tour Manager
Tatiana is really happy for everyone who's heading to the mountains. She’ll take care of all the details...
Tatiana is really happy for everyone who's heading to the mountains. She'll take care of all the details of your trip.
Tatiana dedicates all her free time to the family, but she's also a keen skier and trailrunner.
David Kaadze
Chief Pilot
David is talented pilot having the common entity with AS350-B3 heli. He has a wide experience...
He has a wide experience on a differnet types of helicopter. David was working for Ministry of defence, Ministry of internal affairs.
He also professionally signing traditional georgian songs and likes playing a guitar.
Irina Malinina
Marketing & Consulting
Professional financial advisor, adventurer and traveller. Irina knows how to...
Professional financial advisor, adventurer and traveller. Irina knows how to bring ideas to life. One of the lovely things about her is that she has a great take-give balance, is spiritually in-sync, and just loves life!
WHAT ARE PEOPLE SAYING
Humberto Cuesta Skier and Runner
Catalonia
Thanks for letting us know your magnific sidecountry paradise.
Elżbieta Sabaturska Skier
Poland
Professional and passionate, true mountain lovers, know about the Caucasus more than anyone else.
Thomas Rosenzweig Client
Catalonia
Best guide ever! (About our Lead Guide)
Francesco Peracchi Snowboarder
Italy
Thanks for this amazing adventures..... Tatiana is super friendly and helps you for everythings.... Misha super guide for best line.... super terrain riding in a heliday with a beautifull snow.... beautiful landscape..... in case of down day fun is guaranteed..... svaneti heliski is a heli company and a adventures company for full enter in a svaneti culture.... i love svaneti i love this company ❤️
Lara Paul Professional athlete
Switzerland
Thanks to the great team we were able to get to know these beautiful mountains and ski some of the best snow we’ve ever skied! Misha is a great guide, super enthusiastic and fun, all while keeping the situation safe. We had a wonderful time on and off the mountain with everyone - thank you!
Contact us
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Physical address: 3200, Georgia, Svaneti, Mestia town, A.Gelovani str. 21, Svaneti Heliskiing LLC

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