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Trusted Adventures Alliance Reveals Their Top Guide Picks for 2008

The Public is Invited to Follow the Leader with Specific Trip Offerings and Dates

BOULDER, COâ€“The ballots are in and the Greatest Guides of 2008â€ have been chosen from over 100 qualified candidates. The trick now is getting a spot on one of the trips theyâ€™ll be leading this year.

In February, each of the seven companies that comprise the Trusted Adventures (www.trustedadventures.com) travel alliance were asked to choose their top guides for the coming season. Prospects were evaluated by years of experience, personality, unique skills, sense of humor, ability to multi-task and popularity among past tour guests. Each company then selected one top guide for the best of the best distinction.

The winners are (along with the trip(s) theyâ€™ll be leading this year):

ROW Adventures: Miso Poduje

Born and raised on the island of Vis in the Adriatic, Miso is a fifth-generation vintner and has guided ROW Adventures' Croatian yacht tours for eight years. Miso has an uncanny knack for anticipating guests' needs and a deep knowledge of Croatian history and regional wine. His contacts on the islands open many doors to special invitations and local events.

Where Miso is guiding in 2008: Yachting in Croatia; June 27-July7, September 12-22 and September 18-28. Call 800-451-6034 for details.

The Wayfarers: Eric Bonal

Papa Duck started as a Wayfarers Walk Leader 12 years ago when he retired as a colonel and helicopter pilot from the French Army corps. A charismatic raconteur, Eric brings witty and lively conversation to the trail - always as inspiring as the scenery! French through and through Eric likes nothing better than to share his enthusiasm for his country every step of the way.

Where Eric is guiding in 2008: The Loire: River of Kings; June 1-7 and August 17-23.

Call 800-249-4620 for details.

Euro-Bike and Walking Tours: Tom Litjens

An EBT guide since 1990, Tom is known by all those who travel with him as sincere, caring and calm. He is of Dutch-Indonesian descent and speaks five languages fluently. Tom has called the Netherlands, Germany, India and Costa Rica home over the years. Among other tours, Tom will be leading trips in Germany this year.

Where Tom is guiding in 2008: Enchanted Germany; August 30-September 5.

Call 800-321-6060 for details.

Myths and Mountains: Dr. Antonia Neubauer

READ Global Founder, Dr. Neubauer is also President of Myths and Mountains. A former language teacher and educational researcher, she focused on literacy in Philadelphia and served as a consultant to the Lilly Endowment and the U.S. Department of Education. She has traveled to Nepal at least 20 times since 1983. Her numerous awards include the Friend of Nepal award by the Association of Nepalis in the Americas and the 2006 Walk the Talk Global Citizen Award.

Where Dr. Neubauer is guiding in 2008: Nepal READ Expedition: Mountains, Monkeys and Books; October 14-27. Call 800-670-6984 for details.

Austin-Lehman Adventures: Doug Thomson

Doug was born, raised and schooled in Zimbabwe then received a Bachelor ™s Degree at Rhodes University in South Africa and a Teachers Diploma at University of Cape Town. He taught biology for six years and was very involved with both rugby and cricket coaching. His great love for people of different cultures is apparent as he tries to impart to guests a deeper understanding of South Africa and its people while also showing off much of its unique beauty.

Where Doug is guiding in 2008: South Africa “ Family Adventure Safari; July 6-15 and August 17-26; and South Africa “ Safari & Multisport Adventure; August 24-September 3, September 14-24, October 12-22 and November 2-12. Call 800-575-1540 for details.

Wildland Adventures: Kambona Ole Tirra Mollel

Kambona is a master safari guide and veteran mountaineer in his native Tanzania where he has climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro over 100 times. A native Maasai, Kambona was born and raised on the savannahs of East Africa where he developed a deep knowledge of the natural world. He is trilingual, speaking fluent Maa, Swahili and English. On the trail, he ™s prone to breaking out into song when things get tough or tedious and his upbeat attitude and quick smile keeps everyone positive.

Where Kambona is guiding in 2008: Kilimanjaro Climb, Machame Route; June 14-23, July 5-14, August 9-18 and September 6-15; Ngorongoro Walking Safari; January 31-February 8, 2009. Call 800-345-4453 for details.

Western River Expeditions: Craig Lutke

Craig (a.k.a. Lucky or Big Sky ) has been guiding whitewater rafting trips for eleven years. A true Montana cowboy by birth, he now makes his home in a beautiful cabin in the mountains of Utah. Craig guides exclusively in the Grand Canyon. He is known for his attention to detail and making each of his guests feel like they ™ve had a personal connection with the Canyon. He is one of the company ™s top requested guides.

Where Craig is guiding in 2008: Grand Canyon Rafting Adventure;4/2; 4/8; 4/15; 4/21; 4/29; 5/5; 5/12; 5/17; 5/26; 5/31; 6/10; 6/15; 6/23; 6/28; 7/7; 7/12; 7/22; 7/27; 8/4; 8/9; 8/19; 8/25; 9/1 and 9/8. Call 800-453-7450 for details.

Photos, bios and trip links featuring these top guides can be found online at: http://trustedadventures.qm4.net/members/ViewMailing.aspx?MailingID=113728

About Trusted Adventures

Trusted Adventures was established in 2005 and is made up of seven distinguished members: Austin-Lehman Adventures, Wildland Adventures, Euro-Bike & Walking Tours, Western River Expeditions, Myths and Mountains, The Wayfarers, and ROW Adventures. The alliance website offers fast and dependable one-stop shopping for over 350 unique trips to over 85 destinations worldwide.

Visit them online at http://www.trustedadventures.com/.

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