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Over 35 years of pioneering adventure around the world.

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A quick history of our company.

Press Releases

The below press releases are all PDF files which require that you have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. This program can be downloaded for free from the Adobe Website. You can also email Kim Beck to get our press releases emailed you in a word document format.)

March 19, 2009
MOUNTAIN TRAVEL SOBEK CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF ADVENTURE WITH 40 FREE TRIPS!

Mountain Travel Sobek is proud to announce its 40th anniversary in 2009 as the oldest and most experienced adventure travel company in the U.S. To celebrate this milestone, they are giving away 40 FREE trips to some of their most popular destinations including Macchu Pichu, Morocco, and the Swiss Alps. Travelers who book an adventure by April 17th for 2009 travel can bring a companion free on select departures, but hurry, once the 40 trips are gone, they’re gone!

September 18, 2008
40 NEW TRIPS FOR 2009
To Celebrate 40 Years of Adventure!

Adventurous travelers will have more exciting trip choices than ever as they begin planning their travel for the coming year! To celebrate 40 years, Mountain Travel Sobek, North America’s leading adventure travel company, has added 40 new adventures to their total lineup of almost 200 worldwide group and private trips.

April 29, 2008
ALASKA DISCOVERY PARTNERS WITH TOP CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS

Alaska Discovery is proud to announce a special partnership with three major conservation organizations to promote and preserve the unique wilderness of Alaska—the Alaska Conservation Foundation, Audubon Alaska, and Alaska Wilderness League. To celebrate these new partnerships, Alaska Discovery is crafting special itineraries to help raise awareness and protect fragile areas currently under threat. The 2008 Alaska Discovery catalog released this month features each organization with a full page description of their concerns and commitment to specific conservation projects, ranging from offshore Arctic waters, to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Tongass National Forest, and more.

March 6, 2008
EXPLORING THE UNBEATEN PATH IN EASTERN EUROPE ~ Mountain Travel Sobek Adds Four New Trips for Summer 2008

Eastern Europe is a giant playground for active travelers and explorers of the unbeaten path, and now that peace has been restored after a decade of conflict, the region is ripe for exploration. Mountain Travel Sobek, renowned for its pioneering spirit and innovative trips to uncharted territories, just recently added four new trips to this region since the publication of their 2008 catalog. This complements their already full range of exciting hiking and multisport trips there, to countries including Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czech Republic, Georgia, Montenegro, Bulgaria, and Slovenia.

January 22, 2008
WHAT’S “HOT” IN AFRICA? WALKING SAFARIS! ~ Mountain Travel Sobek Adds New Exploratory Adventure in Kenya

Imagine walking close to wildlife, possibly even putting your own footprint in that of an elephant’s who passed just before you, or examining the fascinating minutia missed from a vehicle. This is the best way to experience the legendary Africa that existed a century ago—remote and far from the crowds, and Mountain Travel Sobek, the leader in adventure travel and a pioneer of foot safaris in Africa, offers several ways to experience Africa up close.

December 11, 2007
THREE NEW 2008 ADVENTURES FROM MOUNTAIN TRAVEL SOBEK ~ Spring & Summer Trips Just Added to Far-Flung Ends of the Earth to Nepal, Greenland, and Alaska
Three brand new trips to a roster of more than 175 adventure travel offerings.

November 6, 2007
NEED HELP WITH HOLIDAY SHOPPING? ~ Mountain Travel Sobek Offers the Ultimate Gift!
What do you get for someone who already has everything? The gift of travel, of course!

October 22, 2007
MOUNTAIN TRAVEL RELAUNCHES “PRIVATE ADVENTURES” ~ Expanded private trip offering with the Leader in Adventure Travel
Mountain Travel Sobek is pleased to announce the re-launch of Private Adventures.

September 20, 2007
Mountain Travel Sobek Announces 37 Unique, New Group Adventures for 2008 ~ Includes a Dozen Popular “Follow the Leader” Trips
Adventurous travelers will have more exciting trip choices than ever.

April 10, 2007
Trek the Great Trails of North America!
Ultimate Summer Adventures with Mountain Travel Sobek
Experience North America's most famous long-distance trails!

April 5, 2007
Mountain Travel Sobek Announces Partnership with Doug McConnell of Bay Area Backroads
Mountain Travel Sobek announces partnership with Doug McConnell.

Febuary 13, 2007
ALASKA DISCOVERY CELEBRATES 35 YEARS OF ADVENTURE!
2007 marks Alaska Discovery's 35th anniversary!

January 23, 2007
MOUNTAIN TRAVEL SOBEK EXPANDS NEPAL ADVENTURES Company to Add Additional Treks in Response to Peace Accord
Good news is coming out of Nepal!

October 31, 2006
WHERE IT'S AT: EXPLORING EASTERN EUROPE
with Mountain Travel Sobek
Six different trips with a range of walking, hiking, and cultural activities.

September 19, 2006
Mountain Travel Sobek Announces 47 New Adventures for 2007
Includes 8 Popular "Follow the Leader" Trips

August 8, 2006
Holiday Adventures with Mountain Travel Sobek
MTS has scheduled more than 35 adventures to depart over the holiday season!

April 26, 2006
30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST DESCENT OF ALASKA'S TATSHENSHINI RIVER
One of the greatest river journeys in the world

March 6, 2006
Mountain Travel Sobek Introduces "EXPLORATIONS"
New! Private Adventures with the Leaders in Adventure Travel

January 10, 2006
TREK AFRICA!
Walking & Hiking Adventures with Mountain Travel Sobek

November 30, 2005
Mountain Travel Sobek ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & SALES

November 7, 2005
FIRST & LAST CHANCE!
Raft Yunnan’s Mekong & Yangtze Rivers with Mountain Travel Sobek

November 7, 2005
Make a vacation count toward conservation
Mountain Travel Sobek’s Eleventh Save the Tiger! Trip

September 14, 2005
Announcing Eighteen New Adventures for 2006!
Includes Nine Popular "Follow the Leader" Trips.

April 25, 2005
Get Lost!
Go to the Remote Corners of the World with Mountain Travel Sobek.

April 25, 2005
Fairs and Festivals of the World
Colorful Celebrations Highlight Selected Mountain Travel Sobek Tripsan.

March 17, 2005
Off the Beaten Track in America's National Parks
Go Adventuring with Mountain Travel Sobek!

March 17, 2005
New Permit Regulations on the Inca Trail
Space Limitations Now in Effect - Sign Up Early!

February 4, 2005
In The Land of the Thunder Dragon
Mountain Travel Sobek Launches Two New Treks in Bhutan.

January 7, 2005
Unveiling the Mystery of the Nile
Mountain Travel Sobek Launches New Trip in Conjunction with IMAX© Film Release.

January 7, 2005
Alaska Discovery Releases New Catalog
Four New Adventures in 2005.