Location
The nation of Georgia is located to the east of the Black Sea, separated by the Caucasus Mountains from Russia. It is north of Turkey and Armenia, and west of Azerbaijan. Tbilisi is in the eastern part of Georgia along both banks of the Mt'k'vari River, at the edge of the foothills of the Trialeti Range.
Climate
Tbilisi has a humid, subtropical climate with cold winters and hot summers, though it is much more mild than other cities across its latitude due to shielding from the Caucusus Mountains, and proximity to the Black Sea and Caspian Sea.
Hiking
Because of its diverse geography, Tbilisi is a one of the world's great starting points for hiking tours of any duration or difficulty. Many Tbilisi agencies offer professional tours, and independent expert guides are easy to find. Hiking tours in the mountains, along streams and through the plattes are easily accessible through Tbilisi.
Skiiing
Two international-standard ski resorts are close to Tbilisi: Gudauri and Bakuriani, both with runs appropriate for all skill levels. The Caucusus Mountains consistently provide some of the world's finest powder snow between December and April. Heliskiing and snowboarding are both available.
Outdoor and Adventure Sports
Depending on the season, Tbilisi offers many world-class outdoor and adventure tours, including rafting, paragliding, mountain biking, birding, and speleology.
Article Written By Timothy Aldinger
Timothy Aldinger brings 20 years of experience as an instructional design consultant and corporate training strategist in the automotive, environmental, health and insurance industries. His professional writings have been published by Ford Motor Company, Chrysler Corporation, General Motors, Volkswagen, Toyota, Nissan and many other major corporations. Aldinger received his Bachelor of Arts in political theory from Michigan State University.
