Don't just walk on the wild side - hike, climb, cycle, surf and even parachute. Lonely Planet's Atlas of Adventure is an encyclopedia for thrill-seekers and adrenaline junkies, featuring the best outdoor experiences, country-by-country, across the world - making it the ultimate introduction to an exciting new world of adventure.There are numerous ways to explore our planet and the Atlas of Adventure showcases as many of them as possible in over 150 countries. We tracked down our adventure-loving gurus and asked them to share their tips on where to go and what to do. Colourful, awe-inspiring images are accompanied by authoritative text from Lonely Planet's travel experts.Highlights include:Mountaineering and trekking in ArgentinaMountain biking and bushwalking in AustraliaDiving and paddling in CambodiaTrail running and canoeing in CanadaSurfing and volcano diving in El SalvadorSki-exploring and dogsledding in GreenlandCycling and snow sports in JapanRiding with eagle hunters and pack rafting in MongoliaDune boarding and hiking in NamibiaTramping and black-water rafting in New ZealandKloofing and paragliding in South AfricaSailing and walking in the United KingdomHiking and climbing in the United States
