Mountains have fascinated us since time immemorial. When you think of a trip to the mountains you might immediately think of hiking, climbing, skiing, and so on. But there's so many other sports you can devote yourself to on spectacular peaks and slopes!

In this book, Jurgen Groenwals, editor-in-chief of 100%Snow and 100%Trails, introduces you to the rich world of mountain sports, and gives you a close look at his eighteen favorite mountain villages and valleys in Europe - from the well-known to the best-kept secrets.

This is a book for the diehard adventure sports addicts, the solitary mountain hikers, those seeking a new challenge in the wildest places on Earth. Short, for everyone whose heart and soul belongs to the mountains.