They can take years to plan, and be over in a matter of hours, but the rush can last a lifetime. Here are five of the best ski adventures, chosen by five of the best British Mountain Guides.

This article was a joy to compile - by calling on the expertise of my colleagues in the BMG. From Elbrus to Antarctica we had some fabulous destinations listed. Personally, I wrote about a bus-mans holiday to British Columbia: three weeks of skiing virgin peaks whilst exploring the remote Homathko Icefield with a team of Guides. A great adventure . . .

Read the article here.