Reviews and Testimonials
Here is what our clients say about our programs:
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It was an excellent trip all the way around. It gave me a lot of opportunity to get close to the nature and refresh myself. – Ivin J.
I really appreciated the focus of the trail projects and how knowledgeable the trail boss is. – Robin R.
The instructors experience and knowledge made a great addition to the materials. – Patty B.
Great learning experience and confidence booster. It was a prefect beginning experience. I will definitely recommend outdoor adventure connection to my friends! – Jamie A.
I thought the guides were great! They were very helpful. – Megan M.
Excellent! The guides are extremely knowledgeable and great leaders. It was a pleasure meeting new backpackers and sharing experiences. – Jerry R.
Great schedule of events. Enjoyed that activities were optional. Good pacing during the day. Don't have any areas for improvement! – Missy R.
Communication was great. – Holly G.
Our guides were the best! Seriously, their experience, knowledge, patience, advice was outstanding. – Name Withheld
I had a wonderful time this weekend. The guide did a great job leading, and teaching us the skills we need to be successful backpackers. – Terra D.
I loved the instruction and how well this was done! – Jerry S.
There is not ONE THING I WOULD CHANGE!!!!! The entire trip exceeded every expectation I had. And Andy, you could not have been a more wonderful, helpful, and genuinely kind person!!!! And I mean that 500%. It was especially awesome getting to know you better!! I now consider you more than my "backpacking guide"... I think of you now, truly, as my friend. – Gina B.
The trip was well organized. Your experience, knowledge and encouragement made taking on the challenge of the AT a very doable task. – David L.
What a fabulous experience! I enjoyed meeting, hiking and laughing with everyone. Thank you for a great adventure!! Your photos capture every aspect of the journey. The beauty of the land, new friendships, laughter and fatigue. – Pat S.
What I like best is learning survival skills out in the woods but also those that could be applied to every day life such as Stopa! – M.W.
I'm now an experienced backpacker thanks to Outdoor Adventure Connection. Their workshops, presentations, backpack trips, and hikes have turned an interest in the outdoors into a passion. Andy is a natural at educating and promoting. He knows how to teach; he knows how to encourage; he knows when to challenge; he has a knack for connecting with people. He's creative, energetic, and a master at organization. – Karen C.
It was physical and labor intense which gave me a great sense of accomplishment. Thank you Andy for the week I needed that escape and opportunity to see what I could do. – Debbie B.
What I liked the best was the core Leave No Trace principles that laid the foundation for the entire trip--outdoor ethics. The importance of respect for nature and minimizing the human footprint had personal impact for me. – Karen P.
Absolutely one of the best times I have had in a long time! – Cleo W.
I loved the route plan, absolutely beautiful. Great time of year for this section, not too cold (keeps bugs away) and not too hot. The folks were great, fun. – Diana P.
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 had no backpacking experience. I knew nothing about equipment or how to prepare for backpacking. But I do now. Thank you! – Deb G.
