Breaking the Ice: Discovering Siberia's Lake Baikal

25 million years old, and more than 5,500 feet deep, Baikal is the deepest and purest lake on the planet, and home to 20% of its fresh water. As culturally significant as it is scenically dramatic, its shores are considered hallowed places by those who call it home. A journey to the Baikal region during the winter is one of the most spectacular time to go, despite the -35c temperatures.

Camera: Sony RX100 MKIV