In a world where academic excellence is no longer enough, we focus on the true currencies of the future: Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, and Decisiveness. Founded by the pioneers who defined the landscape of adventure education in Europe, we provide an exclusive environment where young minds learn to maintain composure and lead with a strong moral compass. Through our meticulously designed Challenge-Based Learning adventures, we bridge the gap between theory and real-world resilience.
When you choose XQuest™, you are not just booking a trip; you are enrolling your child in a prestigious tradition of integrity, overseen by world-class experts who understand the psychology of success and have proven their leadership on the front lines of global crises. We believe that true character is forged in the wild, and we are here to guide the next generation of leaders to find their own.
XQuest™: The Currency of the Future.
Our history is not merely a timeline; it is a record of pioneering achievements that defined the landscape of adventure education in Europe. We don’t follow standards—we create them. XQuest™ is the culmination of decades spent building the frameworks that others now follow.
XQuest™: The First Youth Leadership Adventure Academy in the EU.
ExtremeSurvive™ & Bosonogi™: Europe’s pioneering survival schools for adults and children.
Gnjurac™ & Wilderness Therapy™: Croatia’s first dedicated centers for sea adventure and youth development.
BokiBank™: World-first concepts in outdoor financial literacy and accessible community adventure.
Čopor™: The world’s first free-of-charge Adventure Club.
XQuest™ is more than a youth adventure organization; we are an elite platform for character development, situated at the intersection of untamed adventure and high-level leadership.
As Croatia’s premier leadership academy, our mission is clear: to take young individuals out of their comfort zones and transform them into resilient, confident, and strategically-minded leaders. We don’t just offer trips; we create environments where challenge meets purpose. By bridging the gap between wilderness survival and an executive-level mindset, we prepare the next generation to navigate the complexities of the modern world with unwavering composure.
We don’t just teach leadership—we invented the frameworks that define it.
XQuest™ is the culmination of a lifelong commitment to excellence, character, and the unwavering belief that future leaders are forged in the wild. Our founders are the pioneers who shaped the landscape of youth leadership and adventure education in Europe. Our history is not just a timeline; it is a record of "The Firsts"—a testament to our role as global industry benchmarks.
Our team’s vision "The Architects of Adventure Education" has consistently led the way, establishing frameworks that have become global industry benchmarks. From creating the first survival schools to pioneering outdoor financial literacy, we are the founders behind:
Director & Chief Instructor As the Director, Boris brings over 30 years of professional adventure experience. He is a globally recognized expert and the visionary.
Certifications: Honoris Causa (SIWA), Survival Expert (AICS & FISSS), Alpine Unit (EI), Sea Rescue (FISA), MTB Instructor (ANI), Outdoor Safety (HGK-GSS), Extreme drive (FIF), Free Diver Expert (PADI).
Founder: ExtremeSurvive, Čopor, Bosonogi, Gnjurac, BokiBank, Wilderness Therapy and others.
Outdoor Coach & Wilderness Therapist Sabina specializes in the intersection of environmentalism and mental resilience, focusing on how the wild can be used as a therapeutic tool for personal growth.
Expertise: Environmentalist, Outdoor Safety (HGK-GSS), Wilderness Therapist, Survival (COSS), and Outdoor Coach (bosonogi.org).
Outdoor & Bushcraft Coach Tedy is a dedicated nature preservationist and bushcraft expert, focusing on traditional skills and social activism through outdoor education.
Expertise: Bushcraft Expert, Nature Preservation & Social Activist, Adventure Club Guide (copor.org), Outdoor Coach (bosonogi.org), Outdoor Safety (HGK-GSS), and Wilderness Therapist.
True leadership is not found in classrooms; it is forged in the crucible of real-world emergencies. At XQuest™, we don’t just teach values—we have lived them when the stakes were highest.
Leadership, at its core, is an act of service. Our founders lead by example, proving that character is not a theory, but a choice made in the face of adversity. Our expertise has been tested on the front lines of national and global disasters, where composure and strategic thinking are the only path forward.
Global Pandemic Response Providing free distribution of Oximeter and thousands of hours of dedicated support throughout the complexities of the COVID-19 crisis.
The Petrinja Earthquakes Immediate frontline deployment for delivery goods, and community support during the most devastating seismic events in our country recent history.
The Gunja Floods Direct involvement in emergency response and logistical recovery operations during the region's catastrophic flooding.
We teach our students that integrity is most important when the community needs it most. At XQuest™, your mentors are not just instructors—they are proven responders who have stood where it was hardest to stand.
At XQuest™, we believe that true growth requires challenge, but it must be underpinned by world-class safety and absolute privacy. We don’t just manage risk; we master it.
Certified Mastery Every expedition is overseen by mentors certified in high-level mountain rescue (HGK-GSS), sea rescue (FISA), and international survival (AICS & FISSS). Our operational foundation is reinforced by a dedicated medical support team, including a specialized Emergency Responder and a Clinical Psychologist.
Elite Safety Standards Our protocols are designed and led by experts with over 30 years of field experience in the world’s most demanding environments.
Absolute Discretion We provide an exclusive environment where the privacy of our students and their families is strictly protected, ensuring that "Exceptional Minds" can develop without external distraction.
Psychological Security With dedicated Wilderness Therapists on staff, we ensure that character development is both high-impact and emotionally grounded.