It might not be on your radar for ski destinations but Fabian Lentsch believes the middle eastern metropolis of Tehran is “one of the world’s most underrated ski towns.” Tag along with the Austrian freeskier as he spends a week exploring the 54 miles of trails and 66 lifts at ski resorts outside of Iran’s capital and discovers some of the best terrain in Asia you’ve never even heard of.

Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....