2020 GeoEx Catalog

LUIS DAFOS / ALAMY

FACING  A young nomad, baby goat in hand, rides on an ox carrying the materials for a house, Chad.  ABOVE  Hunza Valley, Pakistan. The imposing Baltit Fort was home to the Mirs of Hunza for more than 750 years until the present palace was built in 1945.

GeoEx Edge

I f you’ve known us for some time, you’re probably aware that GeoEx has a tradition of blazing trails in travel. In fact, the idea for the company sparked to life during a pioneering trek to the Tibetan side of Mount Everest in 1981, the first of many times we gained unprec- edented access to remarkable places. To reminisce about a couple others: We were also the first US-based com- pany to successfully lead expeditions across the southern Patagonian Ice Cap (1989) and through northeastern Afghanistan’s Wakhan Corridor (2008). We’re still pas- sionate about thoughtfully pushing the boundaries in travel, and we highlight our most groundbreaking trips and exhilarating adventures in the collection we’ve snazzily named GeoEx Edge. Treks Staying true to our trekking legacy, our mountain mavens have curated a portfolio of unusual, exceptionally splendid expeditions—both Group and Custom Trips—from the Andes to the Himalaya. We insist on meticulously planning and preparing our treks, far more than most outfitters. We carefully select safe routes, well-trained staff, world-class gear, and experienced trip leaders who know

how to manage their teams and make smart calls on the trail. Read about our treks in the pages to come, or visit GeoEx.com/Treks Now Places In keeping with our trailblazing spirit, we’ve devised inventive explorations in destinations that are just opening to tourism or are off-the-beaten-track tough- to-navigate—places like Saudi Arabia, Sudan, eastern Bhutan, Colombia, Pakistan, and Benin. They’re culturally and scenically

rich, deeply fascinating, and perched on the doorstep of change. Visiting them feels novel and electrifying, and is worth doing sooner rather than later.

To learn more about our history of firsts, see GeoEx.com/History  

When traveling in remote places, realize that GeoEx staffers are experts and that you are in excellent care.

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