New in 2005, The World Outdoors has created the Epic Tour Series for the truly adventurous in spirit. These trips offer a bit more thrill, challenge and sense of accomplishment, either in terms of range of activities, physical or technical ability required or degree of difficulty.

To create these exciting new travel options, The World Outdoors selected several of its popular multi-sport and hiking trips, then carefully selected exciting new adventures to add to the itinerary. For example, the Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim Hiker features over 45 miles of spectacular hikes and more than 13,000 feet of elevation change. The company's Canyonlands-Arches Multi-Sport package offers mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing, canyoneering and whitewater rafting.

These Epic Tours are available in both the United States, as well as several international destinations; accommodations include inns, camping or a mixture of both.

In 2005, The World Outdoors offers 14 Epic Tour Series adventures, including:

Alaska Wilderness Multi-Sport
Canyonlands-Arches Multi-Sport
Colorado Backcountry Multi-Sport
Futaleufu Multi-Sport
Glacier-Waterton Hiker
Grand Canyon-Bryce-Zion Multi-Sport
Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim Hiker
Grand Tetons-Yellowstone Multi-Sport
Kilimanjaroo Hiker & Wildlife Safari
Kokopelli Multi-Sport
New Zealand Hiker
Peru Machu Picchu Hiker
Rocky Mountain Multi-Sport
Yosemite Sierra Multi-Sport

The World Outdoors is in the business of making dreams come true and sharing hidden, off-the-beaten-path adventures with its guests. For more information about the company's extraordinary new Epic Tour Series adventures, or to request a free, 80-page color catalog describing The World Outdoors' adventures, call 1-800-488-8483 or visit www.TheWorldOutdoors.com.