Explore the world’s most thrilling snow adventures with the latest installment in Lonely Planet’s Epic series. From skiing British Columbia’s Coast Mountains to ice-caving in Iceland and splitboarding the mountains of Hokkaido in Japan, this book contains 50 first-person stories plus a further 150 route ideas. Whether you’re looking for an exciting single day activity or a long-distance trip across the slopes, this book has something for winter adventurers of all abilities.
Each of the featured adventures include:
- First-person accounts from writers who have completed the route
- Challenge level grading: easy / harder / epic
- Inspirational photography, maps and practical information to follow the writer's journey
- Activity factbox: when is the best time to go, equipment hire information, how to get there, what to take
- Expert travel advice: where to stay, recommended detours, the best places to eat
- Suggestions for similar experiences
50 epic adventures, including:
- Skiing and snowboarding trips in classic resorts such as Aspen and Jackson Hole
- Backcountry ski adventures in the Selkirks of British Columbia
- Cross-country skiing in Québec
- Family fun amongst the snow in Park City, Utah
-Telemark skiing in Norway
- Ice-caving in Iceland
- Ski touring the Haute Route through the French and Swiss Alps
- Snowmobiling in Svalbard
- Splitboarding in Hokkaido
- Freeriding Queenstown’s Coronet Peak in New Zealand
With a vibrant cover illustrated by Ross Murray, this beautiful hardback continues this collectible series. Whether you're a seasoned skier or a traveler wanting to try a new winter sport, Epic Snow Adventures of the World will inspire a lifetime of shredding the snow.
