Reviews and Testimonials
Here is what our clients say about our programs:
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It was awesome! Enjoyed everything, even the rain!! Looking forward to more backpacking trips! – Gwen T.
I enjoyed hearing from the guides about their experiences on the trails. Great group of people. – Sharon H.
Thanks for putting the trip together! It was a good shakedown for my upcoming Appalachian Trail hike. Company was great. – Jeff H.
Andy was a great guide and I had a wonderful time on the trail. I learned a lot about what to do and what not to do and I wouldn't change anything about his demonstrations. – Carmen P.
Motivational. This backpacking trip was exactly what I needed to encourage me to continue. – Mike D.
The trip was very informative and answered many questions that I had about backpacking. The park was lovely and had great terrain. The guides were friendly and knowledgeable. I would do this trip again and recommend it to others who were interested in backpacking. Thank you! – Robbin C.
Fantastic! I learned a lot. – Beate T.
I enjoyed all of it! The guides are the best I've ever shared a trip with. The learning clinics were excellent. – Kate S.
I honestly feel the retreat was perfect. The attention to detail was amazing! Each activity was perfectly planned. I will recommend this if available in the future to everyone I know and will attend myself as well. – Sherry L.
I really liked the relaxed, low key atmosphere. I think that having leaders who are knowledgeable without being overbearing really helped everyone relax and enjoy the experience without feeling intimidated. – Amy G.
Over the past few days I have realized that the workshop and trip were even more important than I initially realized. The confidence that my knowledge and experience are sufficient to keep me out of major trouble had me smiling all the way home – Lynn J.
I liked the attention to detail. Gear, snacks, directions, experience were all provided to enhance the experience. – Jill H.
Every detail was accounted for which is impressive given the amount of details involved! Making sure we all had instruction and communication on what came next was so great. You both truly made us each feel welcomed and included and safe. I cannot express enough how awesome it all was! – Christina P.
What I liked best was all of the knowledge and experience Andy shared. I learned so much and had an absolutely memorable adventure. – Leigh L.
Guides are so friendly , approachable and knowledgeable Great help for a newbie!! – Betty S.
The trip felt like something out of a dream, seeing such sights. And just being on the AT itself, after spending so long reading about it. The trip gave me great confidence in my backpacking abilities, and made me feel sure I can thru-hike the AT when I'm ready. I can't wait to go back again in the future. – Alyssa R.
I really enjoyed all. I feel a lot better thanks to this experience and feel more comfortable – Teresa P.
Would not recommend changing anything - had a great time !! Thank you Andy. – Sharon J.
Andy has a gift for teaching about backpacking. I learned so much from him and the other guides. Loved all the workshops and testing out the backpacker meals was extremely helpful. – Tracy H.
Terrific! Andy was incredible! I learned, was reminded of so many essentials backpacking tips, tricks, and essentials - all in a fun, casual, inclusive, encouraging and informative way. – Dawn B.
We have an excellent safety record at Outdoor Adventure Connection. But on other trips we have been called upon to help.
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I liked the variety of activities and that they were mostly outside. – Teri H.
