We went to the best ski resort in Georgia (...but there was NO SNOW)

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  • Опубликовано: 9 июл 2024
  • This time my friends and I decided to check out what Gudauri - the best ski resort in Georgia looks like, and we were shocked when we arrived there! Why? Find out in this video where I will show you the most beautiful places of the country, things to do & NOT to do, and my honest impressions 🤗
    My friends ‪@NatashasAdventures‬ ‪@DepressedRussian‬ ‪@shobogoralexandr‬
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    00:00 - How to get to Gudauri
    01:22 - Airbnb tour
    02:39 - First walk and first impressions
    05:05 - Morning in the mountains
    06:02 - Why so many Indian restaurants?
    06:48 - Ski resort without snow
    08:40 - Exploring the heart of the resort
    09:18 - Lunch at the best restaurant
    10:58 - Our walk for the donuts failed!
    12:12 - How do we celebrate Orthodox Christmas?
    15:07 - Trying to snowboard
    18:22 - Is Gudauri worth a visit?
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Комментарии • 240

  • @dachicagoan8185
    @dachicagoan8185 Год назад +49

    It's nice to see the 3 of you together and helping each other out.

    • @eltonsalvador7620
      @eltonsalvador7620 Год назад +3

      it's always good to see these three

    • @bazking
      @bazking Год назад +1

      All such beautiful souls...stay safe!

    • @bengreatorex502
      @bengreatorex502 Год назад

      Natasha's films are brilliant and so is this. Thank you for making all your films, all of you. Otherwise, interested people across the world would never get these insights, if it wasn't for people like you.

  • @nicolomanni822
    @nicolomanni822 Год назад +28

    I love your friendship and even Natasha looks a lot happier

  • @letterbox203
    @letterbox203 Год назад +29

    Awesome video and your guests are the best. Spending time with them is like spending time with family, so you kept the spirit of January 7th. You all have great personality. Thank you for sharing this experience in Georgia.

    • @DariStep
      @DariStep  Год назад +7

      Glad you enjoyed it!

    • @kaleeysmith8801
      @kaleeysmith8801 Год назад

      @@DariStep are you russian or georgian? or ukrainian? i just see your first video here. i'm curious where you are from.

    • @teopilemalakia1444
      @teopilemalakia1444 Год назад

      your nationality?

  • @abstractfactory8068
    @abstractfactory8068 Год назад +3

    Seeing the 3 of you together is just amazing. Especially you!!!

  • @okropiri142
    @okropiri142 Год назад +3

    Dari, I am Georgian now I live in Germany. I used to go to Gudauri almost every weekend. You went there at the wrong time, without snow people don't go there, just some random wanderers. And the problems that you came across are related mostly to the fact that there was no snow. Also, I recommend making some local friends from Tbilisi because they will show you around better and show you the ways how things are done there. Hotels can be super comfy in Gudauri, you just picked the wrong one. Concerning the pedestrian roads - when there is snow the traffic is totally different and since this resort only functions during the winter they don't really make good roads there because it will be covered under the deep snow anyways. I recommend you to go there when there is snow and trust me you will enjoy it 100 times more. wish you a good stay in Georgia and maybe we meet one day when I come back, keep it up with the nomadic lifestyle! P.S. "Absolutely" must be your favorite word :D

  • @letterbox203
    @letterbox203 Год назад +3

    I watched this video again on my big TV and your camera and aerial shots are Amazing! And again, so are your guests. Your video has a lot of heart. Really appreciate your honest opinion.

    • @DariStep
      @DariStep  Год назад +2

      Thank you so much ☺️

  • @r.perzylo
    @r.perzylo Год назад +1

    This was very enjoyable to see how life is in Georgia and with little snow around the ski resorts. We don't have the lack of snow but, we don't have cold enough temperatures for our longest skating rink in the world to open yet at this time. It was nice to have your friends tell the world of their experience at the ski resort. Thanks for sharing... from Ottawa, Canada. 😊

  • @andrewl.7445
    @andrewl.7445 Год назад +1

    Thanks for your honest review and commentary on the trip. Look forward to your livestream with Natasha!

  • @Vrosis18
    @Vrosis18 Год назад +4

    Another great video! You, Natasha and Alena are the new Charlie's Angels. Overall I appreciated your Christmas celebration on the mountains.

    • @DariStep
      @DariStep  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much!

  • @John777Revelation
    @John777Revelation Год назад +2

    It's nice to see you and your friends enjoying Georgia without any politics. Thanks for sharing. Safe travels and best wishes.

  • @blancacordero3998
    @blancacordero3998 Год назад +1

    This is the second one of your videos I’ve watched and I love your style. You are very engaging and informative. Your content is also interesting. Plus, you are frank without being offensive. I’m a fan.

  • @danielyang3995
    @danielyang3995 Год назад +1

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @IzzyOnTheMove
    @IzzyOnTheMove Год назад +2

    After watching Nayasha's vlog it's fun to see your perspective. The images are really breathtaking! If you ever come to Canada, i would be glad to host you ❤

    • @DariStep
      @DariStep  Год назад +1

      Thank you! One day I’ll definitely make it to Canada!

  • @greble11
    @greble11 Год назад

    Great video! Excellent photography, content, editing and honest narration. Thanks for posting!😊

    • @DariStep
      @DariStep  Год назад

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @SagaciousHamster
    @SagaciousHamster Год назад +13

    Great video. The resort did look much better once there was significant snow. You, Natasha and Alena are like the MCU - appearing in each others videos. Need to watch all channels to keep up with the ongoing story.

  • @laserad
    @laserad Год назад

    Considering I'm not an English native myself I tend to be rather critical about foreign accents but your voice is just so beautiful to listen to. Calm and relaxing. It's so refreshing to be listening to women not screening at their camera. Also, Natasha send me.

  • @JimJenks1
    @JimJenks1 Год назад +3

    Great stuff Dari! I really liked the drone footage, was that you or one of your friends? Also, seems like you're getting more comfortable interviewing the locals. It's a nice touch. Thanks for the smiles. p.s. let your friends know that they need to post more often.😉

    • @DariStep
      @DariStep  Год назад +2

      Thank you Jim! It was my friend’s drone :)

  • @sunshineabc9437
    @sunshineabc9437 Год назад

    Nice video Dari… good to see Natasha… and other two friends 🙏🙏. Keep sharing 👍🏼

  • @clee5800
    @clee5800 Год назад

    Thanks for the video!👍

  • @gabriellagirardi4741
    @gabriellagirardi4741 Год назад +5

    Amazing video Dari! The scenery was really fantastic and this was enough to forget the lack of snow. The important thing is to have spent this holiday with your friends. Thank you very much for sharing your holidays in this wonderful country.

    • @DariStep
      @DariStep  Год назад

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @__beer__
    @__beer__ Год назад

    Looks like a fun trip!

  • @michaelmartin8337
    @michaelmartin8337 Год назад +2

    No snow? Oh no🥹
    You just have to make the best of the situation, Dari 🙂
    Most snow resorts are really all about the snow and little else, other than hotels, restaurants, and rental shops.
    At least you had each other, and it must have been an amazing scenic ride to get to Gudauri.
    Cheers
    👋😁

  • @sissinalarking4879
    @sissinalarking4879 Год назад +1

    I'm from Canada. I'm one hour away from some of the best skiing ever. But if there is no snow it sucks. Go back again when there is a few meters. It was wonderful to see all of you:)

    • @multa7053
      @multa7053 Год назад

      I mean they're using snow cannons. Without no skiing area is perfect

  • @neilrobinson7965
    @neilrobinson7965 Год назад +13

    Ski resorts always look very sad when there is no snow! There was also a lack of snow in the Alps around the beginning of January so you were not alone, it has been a mild winter. I guess we can thank global warming for that :(

  • @nowthenzen
    @nowthenzen Год назад

    Thanks!

  • @andershaugen5463
    @andershaugen5463 Год назад

    I am going to Austria for some boarding next week, this video got me really stoked 🙂 Maybe I will try this place next.

  • @MrAngV
    @MrAngV Год назад

    Very nice video with your friends.

  • @josephhudson7378
    @josephhudson7378 Год назад

    Looked different.... Glad you had fun!
    I happen to live in Colorado, where I have some of the best skiing and snowboarding in the world.
    I live less than an hour away from Breckenridge and other popular ski resorts. Aspen I think is our international ski resort and it is around two hours away.
    Lol!!
    Thank you for sharing.

  • @eltonsalvador7620
    @eltonsalvador7620 Год назад

    I Always enjoy watching your videos

  • @patricio.brevis-acuna
    @patricio.brevis-acuna Год назад

    Cheers!

  • @dwightbrown7777
    @dwightbrown7777 Год назад

    Great video! Makes me want to go there. You should represent them in their Tourism Office!

  • @MrJGxx
    @MrJGxx Год назад

    The first snowboard lessons I had were 60 euro per hour, and that was in 2004. And 15 euro for renting a snowboard and gear is cheap. Nice to see Gudauri again. Visited in the summer of 2018.

  • @APlusRussian
    @APlusRussian Год назад +8

    Interesting contrast: 3:28 "Грузинская Кухня" (restaurant name in Russian vs. 10:40 "Russia is occupant" 🤷‍♀️ But hey, they are not wrong with either one: they welcome Russian tourism but reject Russian aggression. Good to see you and the girls (and your new friend) had a relatively good time 💙

    • @DariStep
      @DariStep  Год назад +3

      ❤️

    • @dsmj7389
      @dsmj7389 Год назад +2

      I was confused by that wording. I'm guessing it means Russia is an unwanted occupier in a neighboring country. (Invader basically.)

    • @APlusRussian
      @APlusRussian Год назад +2

      @@dsmj7389 that's my guess, also. In Russian, we have a word ОККУПАНТ [a-koo-PANT], which means "invader." Maybe Georgian language has a similar word? 🤷‍♀️

  • @viktor_zverev
    @viktor_zverev 2 месяца назад

    Cool

  • @jasongb5666
    @jasongb5666 Год назад

    I am from Scotland but in Brazil 🇧🇷 right now .Just subscribed to your channel

  • @patricio.brevis-acuna
    @patricio.brevis-acuna Год назад

    Muled wine sounds delicious on a wintery day.

  • @alandickerson3379
    @alandickerson3379 Год назад +3

    I love this video! I appreciate seeing and learning more about Georgia since we know very little about the country here. Your friends are all a lot of fun, too. Thank you and have a nice week!!

    • @DariStep
      @DariStep  Год назад +2

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @glrespicefinem3759
    @glrespicefinem3759 Год назад

    Love to see all of you having fun. Dari, great video & vlog.
    Enjoy you, Natasha & Anna. 😍😝🎅🎁

  • @Petteriks
    @Petteriks Год назад

    Cooool

  • @richardrawson9430
    @richardrawson9430 Год назад +3

    Glad to see you, Natasha, Alena, and Sasha enjoying a delightful trip. The weather looks like it was perfect for making water into snow. It is crazy that they don't have any snow-making machines for the ski slopes. Happy new year to you all.

    • @DariStep
      @DariStep  Год назад

      They have these machines but it’s still not enough…

  • @curtvona4891
    @curtvona4891 Год назад

    Well done. Nice presentation ❤❤❤

  • @markwoodcock7197
    @markwoodcock7197 Год назад

    Nice job

  • @midsue
    @midsue Год назад

    Good video 🙂

  • @gerardschnueriger5624
    @gerardschnueriger5624 Год назад

    Nice, but in Switzerland it is very expensive and no snow too this year, keep on be positiv

  • @dan_hitchman007
    @dan_hitchman007 Год назад +2

    Dari, this video was up there with your best work. Bravo! Thank you so much for letting us be a part of your ongoing adventures and the various cultures and traditions you experience. All in all the resort prices are much less than here in the U.S. It's expensive for everything. I'm glad you were able to snow board, if just a little bit. On another note, be grateful for the friends around you. They seem very well spoken and really lovely people. That makes your traveling experiences and friendships so much better.
    Not to seem like a "Debbie Downer," but you were experiencing first hand the effects of human-induced climate change. Much of Europe is experiencing very dry winters with late snow fall as well. I can only imagine what the rivers will be like in the springtime. In the U.S., California and the eastern states, on the other hand, are being greatly impacted by an extreme weather dump (too much moisture all at once is just as bad as too little). Massive tornado activity in the south is causing a lot of issues. Damage and destruction all over the place.
    In Colorado, our ski resorts are reporting that there will probably be no viable ski season at all in less than 30 years with the diminishing snow pack. Less snow means less usable water for many states that rely on the Rocky Mountains.

    • @DariStep
      @DariStep  Год назад

      Thanks for your comment!!!

    • @DariStep
      @DariStep  Год назад +1

      Thanks for your comment!!!

  • @rockvlogerskhan9286
    @rockvlogerskhan9286 Год назад

    We (me, my wife, and two sons) travelled from Dubai to Georgia almost 3 weeks before... we first visited Gudauri, and just like you guys, we were very disappointed that there was no snow!!! On top of that, everything was overpriced. We also had the same feelings when we saw our hotel there. It wasn't meeting our expectations. The food was very expensive and not up to the mark in Gudauri. As you guys have rightly mentioned about roads... it made us very tired because we had to struggle a lot on the roads... surprisingly, we found Gudauri not very clean and tidy... even Tiblisi was also not very clean, but our hotel (Wyndham Grand Hotel, Tiblisi) was very nice and right up to the mark. We had great time and fun in Tiblisi, and it compensated our feelings about Gudauri. Tiblisi has lots of lots nice restaurants, and we found "Halal Food" almost everywhere in Tiblisi. The prices in Tiblisi are very reasonable and there are lots of activities there...

    • @DariStep
      @DariStep  Год назад

      Thanks for sharing your experience!

  • @CJ-nf5jd
    @CJ-nf5jd Год назад

    Nice. I can't believe they allow snowmobiles on the hill, there's enough natural hazards to watch out for, they could have at least put in a tow line. If you three like snow activities, you'll love the Canadian Rockies.

  • @durthacht
    @durthacht Год назад +2

    Great video with very professional quality. It's lovely to see the personalities of the others shine through in these collaborations.

  • @noworldfortheweak
    @noworldfortheweak Год назад

    Gudauri is good only in December. You need to go in bakuriani or gideriz now

  • @rbspider
    @rbspider Год назад

    We have not seen much snow this year, sort of sad . The ski resorts near me , make snow but it's not the same. The resorts out west always seem to get snow. That path was not tourist friendly.

  • @murraykriner9425
    @murraykriner9425 Год назад

    At least you await the snow falling, and don't construct it as is often done in ski resorts around the U.S. You think that Snowmobile is noisy, you should get a glimpse of snow making machine at work. Please stay safe and remain happy in the fine climate that Georgia is offering you. Very best wishes to you and your Dunkin' Donuts.

  • @jcben
    @jcben Год назад +2

    Amazing to see how a fresh layer of snow changes everything 😍

  • @dsmj7389
    @dsmj7389 Год назад +1

    Another very nice video! It's always good to see you and the other RUclipsrs

  • @Raider_MXD
    @Raider_MXD Год назад

    👍

  • @evegreenification
    @evegreenification Год назад

    Happy Orthodox Christmas, ladies!!

  • @tompeled6193
    @tompeled6193 Год назад +1

    Большое Спасибо для этого видео! Я понимал немного русского.

  • @johnhoens
    @johnhoens Год назад

    It's interesting that they wrote that comment on your bill in English instead of Russian. Might be a story there. Nice trip!!!

  • @vxl007
    @vxl007 Год назад

    Great video! Thanks for sharing your adventures with us. Can't wait to see where your travels take you next.

  • @ra9ftm
    @ra9ftm Год назад

    Give my regards to Natasha ))

  • @sasan727
    @sasan727 Год назад +2

    The mountains really look amazing! Now I want to go there...

  • @glicmathan1771
    @glicmathan1771 Год назад +1

    Another great video! When you refer to your female friends as “guys” that’s masculine form grammatically. Unless those women identify as men, they should be referred to in the feminine: gals, girls, etc. It’s more common to refer to a mixed group of guys and gals as “guys.” But if all women, it seems strange to hear them referred as “guys.” There’s a famous American musical called “Guys and Gals,” which translates “men and women.” I can’t wait to visit Georgia! I love your videos! Best wishes!

  • @jonmcintire9067
    @jonmcintire9067 Год назад

    The ski works , by popular demand , its double the pleasure and double the fun , 😀😀😀😯😉😈😈😈😈😈

  • @shinyme6564
    @shinyme6564 Год назад

    May I know which month you traveled

  • @Maxbert98
    @Maxbert98 Год назад

    Very interesting and educative video from Georgia and ski resort! Wonderful landscape. You look happy and full of positive energy. Looking forward to your next video!

  • @patricio.brevis-acuna
    @patricio.brevis-acuna Год назад

    In my opinion, the finest religious experiences are those where you meditate. There are many many forms of meditation. When a Christian goes to church and pray in silence. When a Sufi dances. When an environmentalist goes on a walk in nature. I grew up in the Andes mountains. All mountains are magical. There is less oxygen, you are farther from the centre of the Earth and closer to...

  • @franciscomar123
    @franciscomar123 Год назад

    Great video Dari! It’s nice to see you getting to enjoy the snow, you got lucky the last day lol. Happy new year!

  • @coffemilk652
    @coffemilk652 Год назад

    I have been there

  • @darellnewsome4459
    @darellnewsome4459 Год назад

    Excellent video Dari! Even though there wasn't much snow overall you were still able to have an enjoyable experience with your friends which was really nice. Thanks for sharing!

  • @annafromrussia
    @annafromrussia Год назад +5

    Beautiful country 😊❤

    • @scottnesbitt956
      @scottnesbitt956 Год назад +1

      Hi Anna great to see you here 🤗 take care and be safe my friend ✌️ ❤️

  • @japsurdejjvvhh7635
    @japsurdejjvvhh7635 Год назад

    You are there with Alina, Natasja AND you?!? HAVE FUN!

  • @1ouncebird
    @1ouncebird Год назад

    Nice video Dari. I enjoyed the tour even without snow for most of it. Once it came though it was beautiful. Thanks for sharing with us.

    • @DariStep
      @DariStep  Год назад

      Happy to hear you enjoyed it!

  • @mikep.9371
    @mikep.9371 Год назад

    Great video and glad you had a good time enjoying the trip with friends Dari.
    We are only at 5200 feet and already have 45 inches of snow in town, not sure of snow depth in the mountains.
    Parking lot views out of a window are just a little bit better than that of another building five feet away.

  • @davidporter281
    @davidporter281 Год назад

    Happy Christmas to you all loved every minute and really glad you four are together. You all gave me a real insight in to life there thanks for this love Davidx

  • @user-rk5me1ek5t
    @user-rk5me1ek5t Год назад

    Alena, in the blue chair. She is the queen of the mountain.
    Alena is one of those people who will always look good all her life . Quality that will make her look young when older. A Cleopatra of Russia.

  • @trevmacc
    @trevmacc Год назад

    Beautiful scenery there and it looks better with more snow , nice video Dari,take care

    • @DariStep
      @DariStep  Год назад

      Thank you very much!

  • @NatashasAdventures
    @NatashasAdventures Год назад +1

    Awesome! ❤

  • @wigbertomarciaga
    @wigbertomarciaga Год назад

    Step, Alena, Natasha, blessings in the name of Yeshu the Anointed.

  • @DaveyCrockett001
    @DaveyCrockett001 Год назад +1

    Good job Dari as always!! 😀😀

  • @PV1230
    @PV1230 Год назад +3

    I love this trio.

  • @tomam5752
    @tomam5752 Год назад

    It's nice to see other country, but the accommodation there is over priced. In rest the scenery is looking great. Thank you for the video and enjoy your holiday.

    • @DariStep
      @DariStep  Год назад

      Thanks for watching!

  • @jeffbreezee
    @jeffbreezee Год назад

    Here is another money making idea 💡 In the state of Montana when there is no snow, the ski lift people rent out mountain bikes! Or bring your own bike.

  • @danielstuck7532
    @danielstuck7532 Год назад

    The mountain area you were in reminds me of where I live. And like where you were our winter had been mild. Just getting out with friends can be as good as the destination

  • @UAuaUAuaUA
    @UAuaUAuaUA Год назад +1

    It was a good idea to get out of the city and see something new. The weather cannot be changed, and I think this made the stay not as good as it could have been. Also, as you did travel in a group it was cheaper than alone or only with another person. Just as you said, such trips are good to do even when circumstances are not perfect.

  • @matt_fs
    @matt_fs Год назад

    It looks a bit like a fancy coal mine without snow 😂

  • @waywardcalifornian3516
    @waywardcalifornian3516 Год назад

    Он первый лыжный курорт без лесов, что я смотрел. Спасибо, Дари!

  • @gikasmith5511
    @gikasmith5511 Год назад +5

    OMG, as a Georgian I feel ashamed for the image of Stalin at 3:48! Weather and high prices are a nuisance, but a "curable" one :)

    • @rolandmartin3833
      @rolandmartin3833 Год назад +2

      Absolutely ! but nevertheless they did not put the photo of putler next ! 😁

    • @gikasmith5511
      @gikasmith5511 Год назад

      @@rolandmartin3833 In Georgia putler is referred to as no other than x*ylo, i.e. "d*ckhead". For a good reason

  • @runrig97
    @runrig97 Год назад

    Well, what you do when there's no snow is put on a show to honor General Waverly, but don't tell him that's the purpose of the show. Have some singing, dancing, some choreography...it'll be fun.

  • @mathlover4994
    @mathlover4994 Год назад

    Alena is so cute. She also looks happy. Maybe its time for her to change her channel name to Happy Russian.

  • @joannunemaker6332
    @joannunemaker6332 Год назад

    Great views! Thank you for sharing.

  • @g4b3_28
    @g4b3_28 Год назад

    2:39 R.I.P. Natasha's phone. Or at least it's back.

  • @Hispandinavian
    @Hispandinavian Год назад

    No kitchen? Not even an electric kettle? A kitchen is a big selling point to me, if I´m lodging somewhere. Cooking in the apartment helps keep food costs down. So many places in the world I want to go, but not enough money to do it. The way Panama is geographically situated, it´s quite a reach to get anywhere from the America´s. So I have to plan far ahead and be very selective. To get to the Caucasus and Central Asia from central America, I have to go through Turkey or Dubai.

  • @Ethan54136
    @Ethan54136 Год назад

    I am so surprised to see that they have the snowmobiles travel down right next to the snowboarders and skiers. Very dangerous! They should have different paths far away from each other for safety.

  • @jimallison6125
    @jimallison6125 Год назад

    Dari, You have the best road trips with your friends. I enjoyed your video as usual. Take care of yourself and keep having fun. Hello from Florida.

    • @DariStep
      @DariStep  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much!

    • @DariStep
      @DariStep  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much!

  • @tom1644x
    @tom1644x Год назад

    The snowmobilers should be more careful

  • @japsurdejjvvhh7635
    @japsurdejjvvhh7635 Год назад

    That resort could have been in France, except for the language, and I would've believed it

  • @kaivrock
    @kaivrock Год назад +1

    Poor dogs! The first one was picky so somebody must be taking care of her. But everybody looks happy. Even The Depressed Russian!

  • @scottnesbitt956
    @scottnesbitt956 Год назад +1

    Thanks for sharing this with us always great to watch 🤗 I like to say you are so beautiful 😍 it was nice to see Natasha do you still see Zack I miss see him around 🤗 well please take care of yourself and be safe beautiful 😘 see you on the next video ✌️🤗🙏❤️

  • @MarkHansen1990
    @MarkHansen1990 Год назад

    Fun good time with friends and you got to snowboard!

  • @charlievictortan2824
    @charlievictortan2824 Год назад

    As always, inspire to saw your videos. Take care.

  • @johnhoens
    @johnhoens Год назад

    That was some Live Stream you three did. You must have made Thousand$ !!!

    • @johnhoens
      @johnhoens Год назад

      @@SunjuhTribal RUclipsrs doing Live Streams can raise money thru "SuperChats" where the viewers can hit a button and give them $$$ which gets billed to your VISA. Dudes just kept throwing them money for three hours in a row. It was a scene man!