Где жить
New Gudauri lifts vs village vs Kazbegi combo.
New Gudauri base
Плюс: walk to Pirveli lift. Минус: premium; restaurant choice limited evening.
Gudauri village
Плюс: cheaper lodges, local feel. Минус: shuttle/walk icy to lift.
Stepantsminda (Kazbegi)
Плюс: Gergeti views, split trip. Минус: 30 min drive to Gudauri slopes daily.
Day from Tbilisi
Плюс: save hotel. Минус: 4 h road/day — only 1–2 trial days max. First/last day flight: never combine with ski — Military Highway black ice after 16:00 Dec–Feb common.
Stepantsminda lodges
Плюс: Gergeti view wake-up. Минус: 30 min to Gudauri lifts; taxi 40–50 GEL each way if no car.