JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming (June 10, 2009) – The launch of EpicQuest’s portfolio of world-class expeditions marks a new era in international adventure travel. Offering a diverse menu of unique and high-intensity travel itineraries across a range of sports categories and destinations, EpicQuest provides a backstage pass to the greatest travel adventures in the world.
EpicQuest brings together truly unique destinations with world-class athletes and unparalleled service for clients that want to go to the next level in adventure travel. EpicQuest’s portfolio offers one-of-a-kind sports itineraries in skiing, snowboarding, surfing, fishing, mountain biking, cycling and safaris to premium destinations such as the Tordrillo Mountains of Alaska; Sun Valley, Idaho; Verbier, Switzerland; Bhutan and Kenya, among others. The company will continue to expand its offerings throughout the year.
EpicQuest has retained a distinguished roster of world-class athletes to host many of its adventures. Already on board are Olympic skier Tommy Moe, legendary free-skier Jeremy Nobis, and big mountain snowboarder Jeremy Jones. Renowned female skiers, such as Lynsey Dyer and Lel Tone, have also joined EpicQuest’s team. With world-class athletes and guides by their side, EpicQuest delivers “once in a lifetime” experiences every day.
"Our personal experience and world-renowned guides give us entrée to remote—even untouched—locations that few have ever seen or experienced," said Chris Owens, EpicQuest’s Director of Operations. “EpicQuest clients essentially receive a backstage pass to the most exciting adventures in the world.”
EpicQuest adventures are custom-tailored, world-class trips that clients experience with renowned athletes and guides. More specifically, the EpicQuest athlete program allows athletes to participate as the hosts; guiding the sport activities, dining with and relaxing with guests.
“The athletes have a vested interest in connecting with our guests and ensuring that they receive a generous amount of attention, counsel and feedback on their own skills and techniques, as well as obtaining insights into how a professional athlete lives,” continued Owens.
Itineraries address clients’ personal travel goals, adventure appetite, and skill level, while matching their preferences for premium accommodations, amenities and culinary selections.
“While EpicQuest offers the high-end service expected by experienced adventure travelers, our trips are action based, positioning the EpicQuest offering as one-of-a-kind,” said Dirk Collins, Vice President, Marketing and Brand Development. “Our mission is to fill your adventure with experiences that you’ll remember for a lifetime.”
EpicQuest was formed through a strategic roll-up of leading domestic and international travel companies. Its European adventures span Switzerland, Italy, and France. In the US, the Company’s first phase of acquisitions focused on snow-based travel companies including Idaho’s Sun Valley Heli Ski Guides and Alaska’s Chugach Powder Guides. The Company will continue its acquisition and partnership-based strategies to broaden and diversify its evolving international portfolio.
Leveraging its platform of highly renowned snow-based travel companies, EpicQuest’s winter season adventures included helicopter skiing and snowboarding adventures to highly coveted terrain in Sun Valley, Alaska, and Europe.
Additionally, EpicQuest clients can enjoy excursions to little-known surfing areas in the South Pacific, trips that are also ideal for scuba diving, snorkeling and fishing. EpicQuest will enhance its surfing itineraries throughout 2010 through the development of surfbased programs in exotic locales across the globe.
EpicQuest is also launching a series of “activity-based” African safaris, reflecting the Company’s continued rollout and expansion of its one-of-a-kind itineraries. Mountain and road biking adventures around the world, along with kayaking and multi-sport trips in Bhutan, are part of EpicQuest’s summer / fall 2009 adventure offerings. To help facilitate their global reach, “EpicQuest is working with several highly respected brands in the areas of private jet travel, ground transportation and outdoor equipment to ensure that our clients are thoroughly satisfied with their experience,” Dirk Collins said.
- Promo Reel: http://epic.circumerro.com/?playvideo=true
- CNN article: http://money.cnn.com/2009/05/20/smallbusiness/epicquest.fsb/index.htm
About EpicQuest:
Founded in 2008, EpicQuest is the leading provider of once-in-a-lifetime, action-based travel experiences to destinations that few have ever seen or experienced. Renowned athletes, notable mountain guides and other knowledgeable insiders will lead EpicQuest’s evolving and diverse portfolio of world-class itineraries, providing a backstage pass to the world’s greatest travel adventures.
On June 1, EpicQuest formally launched their new website http://www.epicquest.com
In addition to online information guests can inquire or book exclusive expeditions and adventures by calling 1-888-983-EPIC.
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