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Epic Snow Adventures of the World

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.