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AG Outdoor | July/August 2010

For a country as flat and hot as ours, we Australians are a pretty snow-obsessed bunch. You only need view the heaving crowds at our local snow fields to know how enamoured we are by the white stuff - or head to an overseas resort where you'll bump into many an Aussie. The reasons for our love affair with the wintery months are wide and varied This issue we explore all things frosty.

World's top 10 intrepid ski adventures

When the groomers don't cut it anymore, pack up your skis, find a guide and go where avalanche beacons aren't optional.
20 Aussie/NZ winter escapes

Whether you want to embrace winter or escape it, our 20 great ideas mean you have no excuses this season.
The Nepal less known

A great alternative to the wildly popular Everest Base Camp trek, head to Gokyo, Nepal for the road less travelled.
Defeat the elements

Staying comfortable and safe in harsh conditions is key to a comfortable trip. Here's how to do it.

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Frontline conservation

Renegade conservation groups are leading the charge on direct-action campaign tactics - it's high-stakes adventure.
Ice climbing in Japan

Experience a different side of snowy Japan with a group who set their sights on frozen waterfalls.
Kayaking Greenland

Paddling in Greenland gives a new meaning to adventure - calving glaciers, secluded camps and curious wildlife.
The new extreme

A burgeoning group of adventurers are spreading their wings as they take on the daring new sport of speedflying.