Our History
Adventure and shared experience has been a life-long commitment for us, which started over 29 years ago.
Since 2013 The Conqueror has delivered epic virtual fitness challenges along the routes of some of the worlds most iconic and dramatic landscapes, roads and hiking trails on their easy to use online platform. Thousands of people have stepped boldly into new fitness goals and made every mile count.
In 1999, the genesis of The Conqueror Adventures began, with it’s founder organising expeditions in South America before expanding to all the continents in the world and eventually teaming up with The Conqueror, making every mile, moment and experience count on the trip of a lifetime.
Meet the Team
Phil Boorman
Founder & Guide
Phil has spent his entire working life guiding, organising, directing and breaking ground in active adventure travel. From 1998, he began as a guide in the Peruvian Andes, took his experiences elsewhere in Latin America, back to his native New Zealand, and went on to create new active adventures for people in Central America, Europe, Asia, Australasia and North America. When he’s not guiding or organising things behind the scenes, he’ll be riding his bike, kayaking his local river run, or skiing.
Adam El Agez
Founder – The Conqueror
Born and raised in New Zealand’s most iconic surf region, Taranaki, Adam’s inspiration was founded in surfing and outdoor adventure. In his early career, Adam was a Physical Education teacher, with a particular interest in coaching volleyball at a National level. Seeing high schoolers on a pathway of personal growth through setting personal fitness goals, Adam was inspired to take a leaf out of their book, apply it to an online platform and share it with the world. The Conqueror was born.
Brydie Thompson
Client Services
When you book your trip with The Conqueror Adventures, you’ll be in touch with Brydie. She’ll look after all the nitty gritty details that will hepp you get prepared for your adventure.
Brydie has lived, worked and traveled all around the world, with a particular loive for Italy, where she has lived on two occassions. She is a talented photographer, passionate snowboarder and keen surfer.
Raul Ccolque
Peru Operations Manager
Raul was born in a small village near the Sacred Valley. He was raised speaking quechua – the local language. He studied his elementary and high school in the same village and soon after he graduated graduated he becamse a porter on the Inca Trail. Inspired by the experience of sharing his backyard mountain paradise with people from all around the world, he immediately enrolled in University, studying tourism and English while working as a porter at the Inca Trail. For years now, Raul has been one of the most trusted and respected authorities in the region and a Peru travel expert.
Enrico Carrosino
Europe Operations
Based in Switzerland, Enrico has worked lived and breathed adventure travel his entire life. Starting out as a raft guide in the Alps, Enrico adapted his skills to sea kayak guiding and hiking tours all over Europe. Enrico takes care of ensuring our Italian and future European trips roll out smoothly.
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Our Safety Process
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