#1: Ski Everest (if you dare)

That's right: you can actually make your journey into the Himalayan mountains and brave Mount Everest. This is less a holiday, though, than a hardcore adventure. Mount Everest is a hazardous ski slope and certainly not for any but the most experienced skiers.

At 29 035 feet, Mount Everest is the highest slope anyone has ever skied. The first successful attempt was made in 1996, and the first uninterrupted descent wasn't until 2000.

Before you can ski down Mount Everest, you have to climb it. This is a hardcore adventure, not a ski resort, and it shouldn't be undertaken by anyone who doesn't think they can handle it. If you do decide to give it a try, you need:

-an experienced guide
-a lot of practice with mountain climbing
-a first aid kit (and someone who knows how to use it)
-a cell phone (charge it first, okay?)

When climbing you should take things slowly. If you plan to climb all the way to the peak, beware of altitude sickness. You should turn around at the first signs that it's getting worse, because the oxygen is pretty thin up there, and if you're not used to it, the results can be disastrous.

Obviously, Mount Everest is not your typical ski holiday! But if you're searching for the ultimate adventure, it doesn't get any bigger than this!