Clay Hockel | Source | CEO at Thunderstruck Adventures
Clay Hockel
Clay Hockel, a Minnesota native, transitioned from a career in extreme sports filmmaking to launch Thunderstruck Adventures. This innovative venture offers exclusive snowmobiling experiences in Steamboat, Colorado. Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Thunderstruck Adventures, led by the 26-year-old Clay Hockel, has exhibited remarkable growth and resilience. The company stands out for its diverse team of retired engineers and Olympic athletes and access to a private mountain. With new facilities and streamlined operations, Thunderstruck Adventures is poised to set new standards in adventure tourism.
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“We’ve had requests for helicopter drop-offs on our private mountain, and we always try our best to make it happen. We’ve also organized private chef experiences where we’ve had chefs stay overnight on the mountain. It’s honestly been a wild ride so far - pun intended.”
