Jamie Nicolas
Articles by this author
Active Holidays in Azerbaijan: Hiking, Skiing and Adventure from the Caucasus to the Caspian
A practical guide to Azerbaijan's best outdoor adventures, including Greater Caucasus treks, Shahdag and Tufandag skiing, rafting, paragliding, watersports, guides, seasons and transport.
Active Holidays in Kyrgyzstan: Trekking, Horse Riding and Wild Tian Shan Adventures
A practical guide to Kyrgyzstan's best outdoor adventures, from Ala-Kul and Song-Kul to the Alay Valley, with skiing, cycling, kayaking, guides, seasons and transport.
Dogsledding in Europe: Where to Ride in France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria and Germany
A detailed guide to winter dogsledding in the Alps and neighbouring ranges, covering the best destinations, operators, booking realities, popularity, snow reliability and family suitability.
Heli-Skiing in Alaska: A Complete Guide to the Last Great Ski Frontier
A detailed guide to heli-skiing in Alaska, covering Valdez, Cordova, Girdwood, Haines and remote lodges, with seasons, operators, access, skills, safety and down-day adventures.
Ski Touring in Georgia: Big Caucasus Lines, Deep Western Snow and Village-to-Summit Days
A practical guide to Georgia's best ski-touring regions, from Gudauri and Kazbegi to Svaneti, Goderdzi and Bakhmaro, with seasons, trip styles, guides and safety advice.
Ski Touring in Iceland: Fjord Snow, Volcano Summits and the Long Light of Spring
A practical guide to Iceland's best ski-touring regions, from Tröllaskagi and Hornstrandir to the Eastfjords, Snæfellsjökull and Vatnajökull, with seasons, trip styles, guides and safety advice.
Winter Horse Riding in Europe: Where to Ride Through the Snow
A detailed guide to winter horse riding in France, Switzerland, Italy, Germany and Austria, including operators, walk-in possibilities, booking realities, popularity and family suitability.
Ski Touring in Greenland: Summit-to-Sea Lines Beyond the Road
A practical guide to ski touring in Greenland, covering East Greenland, Maniitsoq, Nuuk, Sisimiut, Scoresby Sound and the far north, with seasons, trip styles, guides and safety advice.
Ski Touring in Norway
A practical guide to Norway's best ski-touring regions, conditions, seasons, benefits, and professional guiding options.
Ski Touring in South Georgia: The Wildest Ski-and-Sail Journey
A practical guide to South Georgia's ship-supported ski touring, from the Shackleton Crossing and Fortuna Bay to Grytviken, the southern glaciers and the guides who operate there.
Ski Touring in Svalbard: Arctic Summits, Ski and Sail, and Expedition Country
A practical guide to ski touring in Svalbard, from Trollsteinen and Longyearbyen day tours to Isfjorden ski-and-sail voyages, Nordenskiöld Land crossings and Newtontoppen expeditions, with seasons, guides and safety rules.
Top Ski-Touring Destinations in Central Asia
From walnut forests and winter yurts to cosmic-ray stations and Pamir expedition camps, these are Central Asia's most rewarding places to earn the descent.
Top Ski-Touring Destinations in North America
Gaspé hut circuits, Alaskan glacier traverses, Oregon yurts and East Greenland dog sleds: North America's most rewarding places to earn the descent.
Top Ski-Touring Destinations in South America
From Patagonian refuge tours and Araucaria-clad volcanoes to 6,000-metre Andean glaciers, these are South America's most rewarding ski-touring journeys.
Top Ski-Touring Destinations in Europe
Ski-and-sail fjords, Occitan hamlets, Carpathian cable cars and Caucasus tower villages: ten of Europe's most rewarding places to earn the descent.
Cities in Europe Where the Mountains Start at the Edge of Town
European city breaks where the mountains are not a distant excursion but part of the rhythm of the city itself — funiculars.
The Iron Roads: Via Ferrata, from Wartime Passages to a Global Sport
Part hiking, part climbing, part mountain history: via ferrata has grown from the cliffs of the Alps into one of the world's most distinctive outdoor activities.