Reviews and Testimonials
Here is what our clients say about our programs:
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Every excursion was well planned and detailed. I enjoy being pampered as well as being fit. – Jennifer L.
I loved the rappelling and the yoga in the cave, and of course, I always love hiking. The food was excellent, Linda and Kristy did a great job preparing it. The cabins were great, loved having the wood burning fireplace, and there was plenty of space for 4 people. The employees at the resort, from the restaurant to the guides, were all so nice. – Name Withheld
It is perfect. – Mary M.
This was a great weekend for beginners. It definitely makes you want to keep on backpacking. – Theresa W.
A great weekend trip with energetic and spirited hiking company! I had an awesome time. Thank you to Andy for leading us and planning all the details. – Laura L.
The weekend was perfect in many ways. Over the top! And the organization leading up to the trip was tremendously helpful. I had a wonderful time and am ready to gear up for the next outdoor adventure! – Sharon H.
I loved how everything was broken down and explained in an easy to understand manner. I had a wonderful experience and learned more than I thought possible. – Faith D.
The instructors experience and knowledge made a great addition to the materials. – Patty B.
We both learned a lot. Being new I am not sure what would make it better. The hiking itself was my favorite. – Minette S.
I really, really enjoyed this program. I thought the workshops were interesting and informational. I really liked that you showed us different things like with the stoves and how to bear proof our food. I appreciated that we went slow and had breaks to ease us into backpacking. It was informative and fun. Thank you! – Maggie U.
I was super impressed with the workshops. The Ethics of the "Leave No Trace" principles are very important to me, and I was so pleased that they were stressed and practiced through out the weekend. – Shelly M.
I had so much fun, learned so much, and connected with great women. – Eunice H.
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 appreciated mix of experienced and newbies. – Karen K.
I would not change anything, the whole trip was fabulous. I enjoyed the workshops - especially the lingo workshop -- great way to break up the hiking and keep it entertaining! – Karen C.
I loved the rapelling and caving! – Angela W.
Andy and Lucy kept the group laughing and learning the whole time. Your efforts made the trip feel safe and so much fun. I had an awesome time and want to do it again! – Linda M.
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.
The whole weekend was wonderfully organized. We were all kept busy but not too busy and I do love an itinerary! My only regret was not getting to know everyone better. – Susan D.
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.
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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This was a wonderful experience that increased my confidence not only in my ability to backpack but in myself in general. There is nothing I would change. – Jackie B.
