Samenvatting
Explore the world’s most thrilling snow adventures with the latest installment in Lonely Planet’s Epicseries. 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