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Uncommon Journeys Inspired by Uncommon Leaders

2009 marks the 40 year anniversary of Mountain Travel Sobek, and for the occasion, we’re offering 40 new trips, more than 20 of which are uncommon anniversary and “Follow the Leader” adventures. These are once-in-a-lifetime trips will most likely never be offered again.

We present these journeys in celebration of the spirit of Mountain Travel that keeps us all going, and to thank you, our friends and guests, for making it all possible. We invite you to join us on one of our incredible anniversary adventures!



CIRCLING THE GLOBE
Six Continent Whitewater Rafting Adventure
 A must do for whitewater rafting enthusiasts! Raft 9 rivers on 6 continents in 25 days with Sobek Co-Founder John Yost.


ALASKA
Alaska: Western Arctic Wildlife and Waterways
 Join MTS and Audubon Alaska in exploring Teshekpuk Lake’s fragile—and threatened—ecosystem


AFRICA
Uncharted Kenya Walking Safari A 300-mile camel-supported trek from Mount Kenya to Lake Turkana with Alex Fiksman.
Uganda: Trekking the Rwenzories Join Sergio Fitch-Watkins on a trek and climb of Uganda’s fabled “Mountains of the Moon.”
Sands of the Sahara: From Morocco to Mali Alberto Nicheli leads us on an expeditionary crossing of the Sahara Desert, from north to south.
Discovering Guinea Join Alberto Nicheli exploring a country that has been closed to tourism for decades.


ASIA
Nepal: Himalayan Whitewater Rafting Adventure Don Johnston guides us down challenging whitewater rapids on Nepal’s beautiful Karnali River.
Nepal: Trekking to Inner Dolpo Join Cathy Ann Taylor on a challenging trek through one of the most remote regions in the Himalaya.
India: The Chadar Trek A winter trek, or “shuffle,” along India’s frozen Zanskar River with Mike Speaks, for a rare glimpse of the Chadar’s icy veil.

India: The Great Eastern Karakoram Trek

 Join Sergio Fitch-Watkins on the second ever commercial trek to cross India’s Col Italia (by invitation).
India: East Base Camp of Kanchenjunga Join Jamling Tenzing Norgay on a special trek in Northern Sikkim—an area he has long wanted to explore.
Wildlife & Wilderness of Thailand Let Allen Bechky show you Thailand’s hidden treasure—fantastic wildlife!
Adventures in Central Asia Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, & Turkmenistan with Gary Wintz—need we say more?


EUROPE
Chamonix & the French Alps: A Chalet-Based Hiking Adventure Go back in time to Mountain Travel’s first foray into Europe—a chalet-based adventure in Chamonix!
Hiking the Gran Paradiso Follow Stéphane Berger on a dream trip through Italy’s first national park!
Turkey: Trekking the Kaçkar Mountains Take in spectacular mountain views from lush forests to snow-capped peaks in Turkey’s glaciated Pontic Alps with Cathy Ann Taylor.
Hiking Albania: An Exploratory Adventure Join John Yost on the cutting edge of adventure travel to Albania—small in size, but overflowing with riches.


SOUTH AMERICA
Venezuela, Brazil, & Guyana: Mount Roraima ~ Trekking the Tepui Trek up the highest tepui (table-top mountain) with Sergio Fitch-Watkins and discover an isolated ecosystem atop Venezuela’s rainforest.
Brazil: Canoe Descent of the Río Urubú Paddle a canoe into the heart of the rainforest, down a rarely visited tributary of the mighty Amazon River!
From Ice to Ocean: Patagonia's Aysen Glacier & the Río Baker Descend all the way from the northern Patagonia Ice Field to the ocean with John Yost, and help save a river in the process!"


What Else is New for 2009?

Click here to see all of our new adventures for 2009.

For more information and reservations, please contact:

Mountain Travel Sobek
1266 66th Street, Suite 4
Emeryville, CA 94608
1-510-594-6000 or
Toll Free 1-888-831-7526 (USA & Canada)
Additional International Toll Free Numbers
Fax: 1-510-594-6001
Email: info@mtsobek.com