About Us
We started Explore Mountain because we got tired of boring corporate travel. You know the type — cookie-cutter hotels, cookie-cutter itineraries, zero adventure. So we decided to build something different. We handle all the logistics while you actually experience the places you're visiting. Your team deserves better than another forgettable conference trip. They deserve mountains, real connections, and stories worth telling when you get back to the office.
Over time, we’ve built a reputation for reliability, quality, and clear communication. We treat each project as a partnership and aim for outcomes that last.
Our Core Values
The principles that guide everything we do
Genuine Adventure
We don't do fake experiences. Real mountains. Real local guides. Real moments that change how teams think about each other.
Your Time Matters
We handle permits, logistics, reservations, contingencies. You focus on your people. That's the entire point.
Sustainable Travel
We work with local communities, minimize waste, and ensure our trips actually benefit the places we visit. Not extraction tourism.
Radical Transparency
You'll know what things cost. Why we chose certain locations. How we handle problems. No surprises on invoice day.
Meet Our Team
The people behind Explore Mountain
Alexandru Popescu
Founder & Lead Trip Designer
Spent 8 years in corporate travel before deciding the industry needed disruption. Mountain climber, terrible cook, obsessed with finding routes nobody's heard of yet.
Cristina Matei
Operations Manager
Former logistics coordinator who realized she could either optimize warehouses or design better journeys. Chose journeys. Keeps 47 moving pieces from becoming 47 disasters.
Mihai Bercaru
On-Ground Experience Lead
Local guide and mountain rescue volunteer who ensures every trip actually delivers what we promise. Knows 19 countries by foot. Speaks 6 languages poorly.
We’re a team that values ownership, clarity, and growth. We celebrate wins, learn fast, and keep client outcomes at the center.
Our Story
Explore Mountain launched in 2016 after our founder spent 8 years booking corporate trips the traditional way. Frustrated by repetitive destinations and disconnected experiences, he started planning trips differently — choosing locations for what they actually offer, not just convention center capacity. Word spread. Companies noticed. And suddenly we weren't just booking hotels anymore. We were designing transformative journeys. Today we've worked with 47 different organizations, sent over 1,200 travelers to 23 countries, and we're still finding new mountains to explore.
Company founded with a team of 3 passionate professionals
Expanded services and reached 500+ satisfied customers
Opened new headquarters and doubled our team size
Celebrated serving over 2,000 clients with 98% satisfaction rate
Our Mission
We connect corporate teams with meaningful travel experiences that inspire collaboration and break people out of their routine. No generic packages. Just thoughtfully planned journeys that combine business goals with genuine adventure and discovery.
Our Vision
A world where corporate travel isn't something to endure — it's something people actually look forward to. Where companies invest in experiences that strengthen teams and fuel creativity instead of just checking boxes.