The second half of our Transcaucasian Trail trek through Svaneti in northwestern Georgia. The Mestia to Ushguli hike is the most popular in the country, and we were pretty lucky to have the trail to ourselves when we walked this route in September 2020. As always, the accompanying guide with detailed trail notes, GPX track download, maps, photos, and more is over on the blog to help you plan your own trek - www.goingthewholehogg.com/transcaucasian-trail-svaneti-mestia-to-ushguli/ Happy Hiking! Kim & Del
@chirsbom3372 жыл бұрын
Hi! Going this route this summer. What kind of footwear do you recommend? It seems to be a lot of easy paths and roads. Is there a need for ancle supporting boots or will trail runners do?
@GoingTheWholeHogg2 жыл бұрын
@@chirsbom337 Hi, yeah, if you're used to wearing trail runners that should be fine. Not sure if you've seen it already, but we have lots more info about the route in the guide over on our blog - www.goingthewholehogg.com/transcaucasian-trail-svaneti-mestia-to-ushguli/ Have a great hike! Cheers, Kim
@the-same-lines-with-you Жыл бұрын
I am so amazed even now beyond words every time I revisit the videos of your journeys that I always remember, finding myself sharing your perspectives on how greater your journey is and on how magnificent the mountainous areas you have passed through are. Furthermore, whenever I read the sincerer records of yours, especially after trekking Georgia, I am so amazed simultaneously at the tremendous scenery and your sincerer records. Two of you must distinctively be both the greatest trekkers and most courageous travelers just like nowhere else in the world! However! So far as I’m concerned, the number of views is so small, which is very, very, very....very regrettable. In other words, the fewest number of views, compared with your sincere editing efforts and the greatest records that would never again exist in the world! I always feel grateful so much for your glorious and excellent records! ( From Seoul)
@GoingTheWholeHogg Жыл бұрын
Really thank you so very much for your kind words! It’s always great to know how well our efforts are appreciated. And yes, despite all that, KZbin is a sometimes a tough place to grow and get more views. But sincerely, thanks for the support 😃
@simonnewman55973 жыл бұрын
Such a fabulous country to explore and looks so untouched, can almost smell that clean mountain air as we watch you both. Very enjoyable as always. Thanks you 2👍👍
@GoingTheWholeHogg3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Simon! Svaneti is one of the more 'touched' mountain areas in Georgia, but we were fortunate to have the trail to ourselves last September, so it felt very quiet. Lots of fresh mountain air!
@anaezdil94413 жыл бұрын
This is absolutely soothing to watch. You’ve captured the charm of the area so well. I went there this summer for the first time. And despite me being Georgian, I was still absolutely amazed by the nature and the people. The moment we left, I immediately wanted to return. We were on a car though and did road trips most of the time. And now, watching this, I am so encouraged to do this trail one day.
@GoingTheWholeHogg3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ana, soothing is what we're aiming for, so glad it worked! It's pretty amazing how different all the regions of Georgia are, with a huge variety of scenery, and diverse cultures. Hope you can get back to explore more on foot next time! Cheers, Kim
@davidkardava88483 жыл бұрын
Amazing, i really enjoy watching this video. I remember when you said about this tour, when we met at Udziro Lake, Racha. As I remember you were filming there too, can't wait to see it.
@GoingTheWholeHogg3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, David! And nice that you've found us here : ) Yeah, there will be an Udziro Lake film some time! Cheers, Kim
@eddydewilde4958 Жыл бұрын
This a most enjoyable video about an area new to me so the info was very welcome. What pained me was to see you carry such monstrous loads. Best wishes
@GoingTheWholeHogg Жыл бұрын
Hey Eddy, glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Svaneti is such a great place to trek (or just visit in general). Haha, yeah, trimming the weight load is a constant battle, but we’ve made a few adjustments since then… have invested in more SD cards and don’t carry the laptop and hard drives anymore 😅… either way, it’s good strength training 💪😂
@Otto-tm5ki3 жыл бұрын
You guys are great, just a pleasure to watch seriously amazing routs that are almost forgotten
@GoingTheWholeHogg3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and appreciating our work, Otar! We've enjoyed hiking lots of these amazing trails in Georgia : )
@MrAlexspearo3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful video as usual 👏 Very relaxing and inspiring. I appreciate very much the time and effort you put in filming and editing! Keep it up 👍
@GoingTheWholeHogg3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ahmed! And thanks for appreciating our work. More videos to come!
@johnnychaijialin77533 жыл бұрын
One of my favourite hike at Georgia. Your video remind my good time i was traveling at Georgia. Very informative and a lots of handwork.
@GoingTheWholeHogg3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad to help bring back those memories.
@CoastalBird2 жыл бұрын
Day 3 , that river crossing and view to the glacier slide, simply amazing! I didn't know Georgia has such natural wonders until I was hooked on your hiking videos. Drone and camera works are top!
@GoingTheWholeHogg2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that glacier view on Day 3 was just amazing, definitely the highlight of the whole trek!
@winrajunus68792 жыл бұрын
Great content, my wife and I just binged your Manaslu-annapurna-Upper Mustang series, as we are researching those area for next trek. Loved it, subscribed, and look for more contents, end up here. Appreciate how much effort you put in to get the footages, especially the walking away scene, we keep saying he has to came back foe the camera, so that last section "del comedy montage" floored us. keep up the good work!
@GoingTheWholeHogg2 жыл бұрын
Cheers, Winra! Very happy to hear you're enjoying our videos and that you're planning some treks in Nepal! Haha, I get such a laugh out of editing those Del skits. Need to add them all together one day into the ultimate comedy montage video. Thanks for watching and appreciating our work, and have a great trek when the time comes! Kim
@oeyt19823 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. You just rekindled beautiful memories i had of Svaneti. I did the Mestia-Ushguli hike in 2018 around May when the mountains are very lush. Though we struggled hiking on snow on the day we were headed to Iprali right after that river crossing. But the view of the glacier after the ascent was so rewarding. Just splendid memories 🥰 Thank you 🙏 i Wish both of you more success on this channel. Keep hiking 🥾
@GoingTheWholeHogg3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and appreciating! We have never been to Svaneti as early as May, I bet it was very beautiful with so much more snow covering the mountains, but that must have been tough on the river crossing day! That glacier view is really amazing, it feels so close. Glad to have brought back good memories for you. Cheers! Kim
@xeenslayer Жыл бұрын
Love your videos guys! We're heading to Georgia as well and doing this route too. Your videos (including the one on Juta-Roshka) have been very helpful in prepping us. Can't wait to be there next month!
@GoingTheWholeHogg Жыл бұрын
That’s great, thanks very much! Good luck and have an amazing time next month 😃
@placesingeorgia Жыл бұрын
Hello from Georgia sakartvelo . Very good video 😊
@GoingTheWholeHogg Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@dwaynepabillar39432 жыл бұрын
Great! What a peaceful place..nice to share keep on hiking.. I miss Georgia esp Tbilisi & Gudairi ❤️💕❤️
@GoingTheWholeHogg2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@totoatalat2 жыл бұрын
Your videos are amazing and deserve an Oscar
@GoingTheWholeHogg2 жыл бұрын
Hehe, very high praise, thank you!
@christinapeebles3613 жыл бұрын
Delightful video! Thank you for all of the beautiful scenery and tips :)
@GoingTheWholeHogg3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it, hope you have a great time on the trail too (I think I saw in the FB group that you're hiking it soon!). Cheers, Kim
@OlgierdTybinkowski3 жыл бұрын
Another great video. Can't wait for next one. 🙂
@GoingTheWholeHogg3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Olgierd!
@innag85982 жыл бұрын
It is beautiful and useful. Thank you!
@GoingTheWholeHogg2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and appreciating, Inna!
@guramiarsenashvili36863 жыл бұрын
I love your content
@GoingTheWholeHogg3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@temogalustian3893 жыл бұрын
Amazing ♥️ მადლობა! I will hike this trail one day ☺️
@GoingTheWholeHogg3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Temo! Enjoy the hike whenever you can do it : )
@nadherajm76223 жыл бұрын
Tanks for you tanks very much good adventure hiking 🌹🌹🌹🇬🇪👍👍👍👍❤❤❤
@GoingTheWholeHogg3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nadher!
@datobachilava31112 жыл бұрын
Khalde is legendary places, The Svaneti uprising of 1875-1876 also known as Svaneti-Khalde revolt, was an anti-colonial uprising directed against the policy of Russian Tsar Alexander II's administration in Svaneti.
@GoingTheWholeHogg Жыл бұрын
We enjoyed learning about the history while in Svaneti, it was very interesting.
@akakigvilava55712 жыл бұрын
Quality Content !
@GoingTheWholeHogg2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@stiflearlYT3 жыл бұрын
Amazing!
@GoingTheWholeHogg3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Earl!
@user-fp6cr1wt5t2 жыл бұрын
Tetnuldi mountain, Adishi glacier, my favourite places on this trip
@GoingTheWholeHogg2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, two of our favourite places too!
@user-fp6cr1wt5t2 жыл бұрын
@@GoingTheWholeHogg it's me, Anri off-road
@tristanrowson24513 жыл бұрын
wish i was there
@GoingTheWholeHogg3 жыл бұрын
Hope you can be some time: )
@nikakura3 жыл бұрын
First of all amazing cinematography as always, i know from first hand experience how much effort it takes to film all of this :) I even thought you would double cross the river to film the whole thing :D I did a similar hike couple of weeks ago (more of a trail run) from Mestia to Lalkhori, that is the last village before a road walk. This is where you end the video basically :) However there are more interesting route (i later discovered) from the pass after the glacier river crossing which goes directly to Ushguli, without going down on the road via Iprari. That would be much more beautiful and interesting to film.
@GoingTheWholeHogg3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nikoloz! Ah yes, Lalkhori is just after Iprali. We thought about camping at the bottom of Chkhunderi Pass and crossing the pass you are talking about (sometimes called Karetta or Lagem) to get to Ushguli, but it was raining and it sounds like a steep climb and descent on slippery grass, so we took the easier option! Next time ; )
@nikakura3 жыл бұрын
@@GoingTheWholeHogg yeah that is the one I'm talking about, the trails split at Chkhunderi pass, one of them is going through the glacier (you can make a detour I guess) and down to Ushguli.
@GoingTheWholeHogg3 жыл бұрын
@@nikakura Sounds like a great route!
@siarzhukhuryn87543 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@GoingTheWholeHogg3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Badala21 Жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️❤️
@GoingTheWholeHogg Жыл бұрын
😃❤️
@TealMaria Жыл бұрын
Hello, would you recommend this route for an experienced mountaineer and trail runner in late October? Thank you for your videos!
@GoingTheWholeHogg Жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks for watching! In terms of your question, it really depends on the weather conditions at the time. If there’s already been a lot of snow, then crossing the Adishi river and Chkhunderi pass might be problematic. There will be fewer guesthouses open at that time of year too. We would recommend no later than September if you can help it, but late October is certainly possible. Hope that helps 🙂
@adkh58263 жыл бұрын
Wow
@GoingTheWholeHogg3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@TamaEnergy Жыл бұрын
I want to do this solo in March? Any idea I'd that's possible or too snowy!!
@GoingTheWholeHogg Жыл бұрын
Definitely too snowy in March unfortunately. July to September is best. It’s possible to do it in June although there may still be a fair bit of snow in places. Some people still trek in October although it’s very cold, there’s a chance of heavy snow, and many guesthouses are closed.
@innasverdlova38424 ай бұрын
can we do this hike for 2 or 3 days, and if yes for 3 days which days would be better to combine?
@GoingTheWholeHogg4 ай бұрын
You could combine days 1 and 2, trekking all the way from Mestia to Adishi, then Adishi to Iprali, then the third day to Ushguli is already quite short, so a total of 2.5 days
@VarangianOblast2 жыл бұрын
can this trek be done in October or November?
@GoingTheWholeHogg2 жыл бұрын
Possibly, depends if snow has already fallen, especially on the pass on day 3. Also, fewer guest houses will be open in Adishi and iprali. October is better out of those two months.
@VarangianOblast2 жыл бұрын
@@GoingTheWholeHogg so i take it with snow certain passes would be impassable?