MOUNTAIN BIKING IN SISIMIUT In 2024, Quark Expeditions launched the Sisimiut Mountain Biking Program—an example of our commitment to building lasting relationships in Arctic communities. Developed in partnership with Greenlandic entrepreneur Klaus Mueller and Arctic Circle Business, the initiative turns cycling assets into meaningful community infrastructure. Our team provided early-stage trail survey and design expertise, 12 bikes and business inspiration. The result: a 4.5-kilometer purpose-built trail, part of a 10-kilometer fat-bike ride through Sisimiut’s tundra. It also serves as lasting infrastructure for local use. The program employs local guides alongside Quark Expeditions experts, fostering knowledge transfer through a guide training program. Beyond operational value, this initiative reflects our community-first approach—creating partnerships that outlast individual voyages. As it moves toward greater local ownership, the program offers a model for sustainable tourism that respects community priorities while delivering transformative guest experiences. In its inaugural year, the program sold out with 16 participants.
38 | For more information, contact Quark Expeditions at Sustainability@QuarkExpeditions.com
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