Published: 8th May 18 6th edition 264 pages / 16 colour photos / 13 maps The
fourth edition of this critically acclaimed guide introduces travellers to the
Norwegian Arctic archipelago of Svalbard, the neighbouring Norwegian island of
Jan Mayen, and the Russian Arctic archipelago of Franz Josef Land. Fully updated
throughout, it is packed with essential information for cruise passengers,
wilderness explorers, wildlife enthusiasts, northern lights watchers and
adrenalin junkies coming to participate in the islands' extreme sports, which
include climbing, hiking, trekking, skiing, riding and hunting. There's also
comprehensive advice on how to prepare for travel in the high Arctic. o Nature
and conservation, including polar bears o A survival guide to the Arctic with
advice on getting kitted out for exploration o Getting there and travelling
around, from cruises to skidoos