Mini guide to Finnish Lapland, Finland
The midnight sun, the Sámi peoples, the northern lights and the wandering reindeer are all part of the magic of Finnish Lapland. Read more… 02 March 2011
In a city rapidly becoming Asia’s winter sports capital, the 2011 Ice Festival harks back to the pre-communist era. Read more… 03 March 2011
The midnight sun, the Sámi peoples, the northern lights and the wandering reindeer are all part of the magic of Finnish Lapland. Read more… 02 March 2011
The history of skiing spans from the Cro-Magnon man to the chairlift. Find out where to get closer to its roots. Read more… 22 December 2010
Kicking of a week’s worth of new travel stories about winter activities around the world, from the best après-ski spots to Antarctic vacations. Read more… 20 December 2010
Sail into the Norwegian wilderness where you can hunt for crabs in Jarfjord, go snowmobiling in Kirkenes and maybe catch the northern lights along the way. Read more… 24 November 2010
From snowy walks through a fairytale castle to warming hot chocolate and cherry vodka, embrace and escape the cold on a winter’s break to Poland’s second city. Read more… 04 November 2010
From Norway’s Svalbard archipelago to deep in the Arctic, huskies lead you across ice sheets into polar bear country. Read more… 24 September 2010
Many people come to Banff and Jasper National Parks to ski, kayak, camp and hike the mountains and crystal lakes, but most come simply to enjoy one of the most awe inspiring places on earth. Read more… 03 August 2010
Everyone, whether a beginner or seasoned veteran, will find an adventure just right for them in Canada, from the peaks of Whistler to the rising tide in the Bay of Fundy. Read more… 03 August 2010
No matter what kind of outdoor activity gets you off that couch, you will be able to pursue it in this land of lakes, rivers, mountains and forests. Read more… 03 August 2010
A selection of these Snow & Skiing articles were originally published on Lonely Planet.
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