Welcome to Trail Voyage

Trail Voyage is dedicated to Mountain Adventure Travel with an emphasis on Skiing / Snowboarding, Mountain Biking and general Adventure Travel.

Trail Voyage is here to provide you with ideas, destination inspiration and travel planning tips for experiencing these amazing trips. Whether it’s a European ski trip with like-minded friends, a family summer vacation in Switzerland, or mountain biking throughout the diverse climates of Australia.

Many of these travel adventures are within the reach of travel enthusiasts, who previously thought that these activity based journeys were only for those with unlimited time or boat loads of cash. Well, with some planning, smart travel hacks and persistence, you too can create unforgettable memories, in incredible locations, travelling with family & friends

Who This Site is For

Trail Voyage is all about the journeys we take, following a path or trail to discovery. While it may sound cliché, it’s simply about having a great adventure, in good company, within fantastic locations.

You are in the right place if you resonate with any of the below:

  • You love skiing/snowboarding, mountain biking and adventure travel, and want to share those trips with family and friends.
  • You used to experinece many great adventures in your early 20’s but now as an mid-life traveller you still crave those moments and experiences, albeit wih extra comfort.
  • You love to visit and play in the mountains, in all their seasons, enjoying outdoor sports, quality food and unique destination activities.
  • You are discerning with your spending, seeking out quality experiences, gear and travel opportunites.
  • You are likely an experienced traveller with plenty of travel to date, but seeking more activity based destinations and experiences.

Adventure travel is often defined as travel that includes a physical element, cultural experience, and activities in the natural environment. However, even if you only manage two out of the three, you can still have a memorable travel adventure and be motivated to keep exploring and creating more of those shared experiences.

About Me

Hi, my name is Malcolm and I have a lifelong passion for exploring all types of trails in the mountains and surrounds. As an enthusiastic mountain biker, snowboarder and world traveler, I have a particular interest in outdoor activities, gear, travel planning and seeking out great travel experiences.

Rider in front of the Buxton mountain bike trails map, at the trailhead carpark.

My travels have taken me to over 30 countries and I am eager to continue expanding that list, by seeking out the world’s great mountains and trails, shared with family and friends.

I have lived in worked in the UK, France and Australia and have been a 20+ year marketing professional, including working for a ski travel company and a global bike brand.

Feel free to dig into some the destination and travel planning content and drop me a line if you have any questions. Thanks for stopping by.

 

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