Don't just walk on the wild side - hike, climb, cycle, surf and even parachute. Lonely Planet's Atlas of Adventure is an encyclopedia for thrill-seekers and adrenaline junkies, featuring the best outdoor experiences, country-by-country, across the world - making it the ultimate introduction to an exciting new world of adventure.

There are numerous ways to explore our planet and the Atlas of Adventure showcases as many of them as possible in over 150 countries. We tracked down our adventure-loving gurus and asked them to share their tips on where to go and what to do. Colourful, awe-inspiring images are accompanied by authoritative text from Lonely Planet's travel experts.

Highlights include:

Mountaineering and trekking in Argentina
Mountain biking and bushwalking in Australia
Diving and paddling in Cambodia
Trail running and canoeing in Canada
Surfing and volcano diving in El Salvador
Ski-exploring and dogsledding in Greenland
Cycling and snowsports in Japan
Riding with eagle hunters and packrafting in Mongolia
Dune boarding and hiking in Namibia
Tramping and black-water rafting in New Zealand
Kloofing and paragliding in South Africa
Sailing and walking in the United Kingdom
Hiking and climbing in the United States