SPITSBERGEN

The fourth edition of this critically acclaimed guide introducestravellers to the Norwegian Arctic archipelago of Svalbard, theneighbouring Norwegian island of Jan Mayen, and the Russian Arcticarchipelago of Franz Josef Land. Fully updated throughout, it is packed with essential information forcruise passengers, wilderness explorers, wildlife enthusiasts, northernlights watchers and adrenalin junkies coming to participate in the islands'extreme sports, which include climbing, hiking, trekking, skiing, ridingand hunting. There's also comprehensive advice on how to prepare for travelin the high Arctic. . Nature and conservation, including polar bears . A survival guide to theArctic with advice on getting kitted out for exploration . Getting thereand travelling around, from cruises to skidoos