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ATLAS OF ADVENTURE Introduction 5 The Cook Islands 94 Lithuania 174 Papua New Guinea 228 Toga 287 How to use this book 6 Costa Rica 95 Luxembourg 174 Paraguay 229 Tonga 287 Guide to symbols 6 Côte d’Ivoire 98 Peru 230 Turkey 288 Glossary 7 Croatia 99 Philippines 233 Turkmenistan 290 Cuba 102 Poland 234 Tuvalu 290 Cyprus 102 hHonduras 132 Portugal 235 Czech Republic 103 Hungary 133 mMacedonia 175 Madagascar 176 Malawi 178 AAfghanistan 10 Malaysia 179 uUganda 291 Albania 11 Maldives 182 rRéunion Island 237 Ukraine 291 Andorra 12 dDenmark 104 iIceland 134 Malta 182 Romania 238 United Arab Emirates 292 Angola 12 India 137 Mauritius 183 Russia 239 United Kingdom 293 Antarctica 13 Indonesia 141 Mexico 184 Rwanda 241 United States 305 Argentina 16 Iran 145 Micronesia 189 Uruguay 324 Armenia 22 Ireland 147 Mongolia 191 Uzbekistan 324 Australia 23 Israel & the Palestinian Montenegro 193 Austria Territories 150 Morocco 41 eEcuador 105 195 Italy Azerbaijan 44 Egypt 107 151 Mozambique 197 El Salvador 108 Myanmar (Burma) 198 sSamoa 243 Estonia 109 San Marino 244 Ethiopia 110 São Tomé & Príncipe 244 vVanuatu 325 Senegal 245 Venezuela 326 Serbia 246 Vietnam 327 BBelgium 45 jJamaica 157 Seychelles 247 Belize 46 Japan 158 nNamibia 200 Slovakia 248 Bhutan 48 Jordan 164 Nepal 203 Slovenia 250 Bolivia 49 fFiji 111 The Netherlands 207 South Africa 254 Bosnia & Herzegovina 51 Finland 112 New Zealand 208 South Korea 168 Botswana 52 France 113 Nicaragua 220 Spain 261 zZambia 330 Brazil 53 French Guiana 121 Nigeria 221 Sri Lanka 267 Zimbabwe 331 Bulgaria 56 Niue 221 Suriname 268 Burkina Faso 57 kKazakhstan 165 Norway 222 Swaziland 268 Kenya 166 Sweden 269 Index 332 Kiribiti 168 Switzerland 272 Acknowledgements 336 Kyrgyzstan 169 gGabon 121 The Gambia 121 cCambodia 58 oOman 225 Georgia 122 Cameroon 61 Germany 123 Canada 62 tTahiti & French Polynesia 278 Ghana 127 Canary Islands 77 Greece 128 lLaos 170 Taiwan 279 Caribbean Islands 79 Greenland 129 Latvia 172 Tajikstan 279 Chile 81 Guatemala 130 Lebanon 172 Tanzania 280 China 86 Guinea 131 Lesotho 173 pPakistan 226 Thailand 282 Colombia 90 Guyana 131 Liechtenstein 173 Panama 227 Tibet 285 2 3 introduction ou never forget the first time that you may never have previously considered visiting. you clamber into a sea kayak, A few island regions – notably the Caribbean – have fasten the spraydeck over your lap been tackled collectively. Y and set off on your maiden voyage The pursuits in the Atlas of Adventure range from on the open water, sensing the hiking, biking and snorkelling to more adrenalin- implacable power beneath your narrow craft and charged experiences that will require some tuition working with it rather against it. The same is true before you try them – but our intention is to offer for embarking on any new activity or adventure in ideas for accessible activities for first-timers. the great outdoors, whether that’s clipping into a However, we have also included profiles of iconic climbing harness for a first lesson on scaling rock events and interviews with inspiring personalities walls, or packing some provisions and pedalling from the outdoor sports world to show what might away on a bicycle towards a distant horizon. be possible with a bit of practice. It’s easy to be There are numerous ways of exploring our awe- intimidated by seemingly extreme feats but even inspiring planet via land, sea or air, and the Atlas the boldest biker, kayaker or mountaineer began of Adventure aims to introduce as many of them somewhere and often the first step is simply as possible in more than 150 countries around the deciding to try a new experience, one that might world. We tracked down our most adventure-loving lie slightly outside your comfort zone, and giving experts, wherever they happened to be, and asked it a go. Although we would urge all fledgling them to share their tips for the best places to try all adventurers to seek expert tuition and equipment the activities listed overleaf. This book is the result: advice from accredited operators! an alphabetically ordered romp around the globe, A desire for adventure is present in every traveller. highlighting the best outdoor pursuits you can And research has shown that learning a new skill enjoy in each country. We’ll take you climbing in or technique – whether that’s how to make a Thailand, mountain biking in America and sailing clean paddle stroke in a kayak or clear a difficult along the south coast of Britain. We’ve included descent on a mountain bike – is what helps keep everywhere it’s currently feasible to set your our brains young and our bodies healthy. So pack Canoeing in La Mauricie National intrepid foot, exploring the less trafficked corners your passport and your compass for a thrilling and Park, Quebec, Canada © Tom Robinson / Lonely Planet © Tom of popular spots and venturing to far-flung places rejuvenating journey around the world. 4 5 ATLAS OF ADVENTURE Hiking the Routeburn track in Fiordland National Park, Glossary of Adventure Terms New Zealand Abseiling Descending a rope using a to snowboarding on off-piste, backcountry terrain, often braking device. performing tricks. Bikepacking Cycle touring but on a Gorge scrambling Canyoning (sometimes without ropes). mountain bike. Hardtail Mountain bike with front suspension only, as Bouldering Free solo rockclimbing (without ropes or other opposed to a dual or full-suspension bike equipment) on large boulders rather than a vertical rock face, Heliskiing Skiing or snowboarding after being dropped off by usually with crash pads to protect the landing. a helicopter. Canyoneering The US term for canyoning (exploring a gorge Kloofing Canyoning in South Africa. or canyon, sometimes with ropes, often tracing a waterway). Long-period swells Sets of waves that have travelled great Adventure Races Base Jumping / Skydiving Bungee CatAdventureCycling skiing Races SkiingBaseMountain Jumping (or Biking / Skydiving boarding) in CanoeingremoteBungee areas madeKayakingCycling distancesMountain Biking and offer goodCanoeing surf. Kayaking accessible with the use of a snowcat Long riding Big-distance horse riding. Coasteering Combination of scrambling, wild swimming MTB A common abbreviation for mountain biking. and free solo climbing around the tidal zone of a coast. Parahawking Paragliding combined with falconry. Freediving Diving without scuba gear. Rappelling See abseiling. Glade skiing Off-piste alpine or backcountry skiing through Singletrack Tight, twisty and often technical section of trees. Adventure Races Base Jumping / Skydivingrunning, ridingBungee or walking trail.Cycling Mountain Biking Canoeing Kayaking Caving Cliff Jumping Climbing / Mountaineering / Snorkeling /Caving Diving /Rock Scuba face forDuneCliff climbing. boarding Jumping Climbing Gliding/ Mountaineering / SnorkelingAdventureHigh-lining /Races Diving / Scuba Base JumpingDune / Skydivingboarding MountainBungeeGliding running onCyclingHigh-lining peaks over 2000mMountain Biking in Canoeing Kayaking Canyoning / Coasteering / Ice Crag Canyoning / Coasteering / Ice Skyrunning Deep-water soloing (DWS) Rockclimbing unroped above height. water, usually on sea cliffs, but sometimes above rivers or lakes. Sport climbing Rock climbing using permanently fixed Dirt-bagging Living cheap, by any means possible, in order anchors. Adventure Races Base Jumping / Skydiving Bungee Cycling Mountainto prolong Biking anAdventure adventure RacesCanoeing experience.Base Jumping / SkydivingKayaking Bungee CyclingSUP Stand-upMountain paddleboarding, Biking Canoeing where people useKayaking a paddle to Free soloing Climbing without ropes or propel a large surfboard. Adventure Races Caving Base JumpingAdventure / Skydiving Races Cliff Jumping BaseBungee Jumping /Climbing Skydiving / Mountaineering / CyclingBungeeSnorkeling / Diving / ScubaMountain BikingCycling Dune boarding CanoeingMountain Biking Gliding KayakingCanoeing High-lining Kayaking other protection. Trad ClimbingCanyoning / Coasteering / Ice When rockclimbers place their own Hiking Horseriding Kitesurfing HikingMisc. MotorbikingHorseriding KitesurfingRafting SailingMisc. Motorbiking Rafting Sailing Caving Cliff Jumping Climbing / Mountaineering / Snorkeling / Diving / Scuba Dune boarding Gliding High-lining Freeride A discipline of mountain biking using stunts protection (anchors)Canyoning / Coasteering while / Ice ascending. and obstacles on steep and technical trails. Also applies XC Cross-country mountain biking. Adventure Races Base Jumping / Skydiving Bungee Cycling Mountain Biking Canoeing Kayaking Caving Cliff Jumping Climbing / Mountaineering / Snorkeling / Diving / Scuba Dune boarding Caving Gliding Cliff Jumping High-lining Climbing / Mountaineering / Snorkeling / Diving / Scuba AdventureAdventure Races RacesDune boarding Base JumpingBase Jumping / Skydiving / SkydivingGliding BungeeBungee High-lining CyclingCycling MountainMountain Biking Biking CanoeingCanoeing KayakingKayaking Canyoning / Coasteering / Ice Canyoning / Coasteering / Ice AdventureAdventure Races Races Base JumpingBase Jumping / Skydiving / SkydivingAdventure Races BungeeBungee Base Jumping / SkydivingCyclingCycling Bungee MountainMountain Biking Biking Cycling CanoeingCanoeing Mountain Biking KayakingKayaking Canoeing Kayaking Caving Hiking Cliff JumpingCaving Horseriding Climbing / MountaineeringCliff Jumping / Kitesurfing SnorkelingClimbing / Diving / Mountaineering / Scuba Misc./ SnorkelingDune boarding / Diving / ScubaMotorbiking GlidingDune boarding Rafting High-liningGliding Sailing High-lining Canyoning / Coasteering