Reviews and Testimonials
Here is what our clients say about our programs:
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This workshop was fun, informative, and a great experience. Andy and his staff were very helpful and supportive. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone. I thoroughly enjoyed it! – Leigh L.
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.
I loved everything! Change nothing! Continue providing an excellent experience! – Julio S.
This was a great weekend for beginners. It definitely makes you want to keep on backpacking. – Theresa W.
I loved that it was all planned for me and I could relax and enjoy it. The trail and views were awesome. The workshops were very informative. Andy made me feel safe and have fun. One of my best vacations ever! I cannot wait to get back out on the trail!! Thanks so much! – Teri H.
Thank you so very much for allowing me to be a part of this trip. The views, the climbs, the learning, and the adventure made this a great experience. – Ben K.
I loved everything about this trip. I had such a great time. This was such a great learning experience and was a great start to more backpacking. – Ben K.
We had an amazing time even in the rainy weather!!! – Dawn L.
I had no backpacking experience. I knew nothing about equipment or how to prepare for backpacking. But I do now. Thank you! – Deb G.
The trip was just what I was looking for and more! – Randall 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 liked the variety of activities that were offered. The guides were very energetic and informative about the activities. I really enjoyed the Kristy's program on stress management at the beginning of the retreat. – Heather P.
This workshop was so informative, fun, and prepared my husband and I to take off on our own. We learned so much and this confirmed our desire to start backpacking. I was a little unsure and uncomfortable with it before but now I can't wait to get back out there. It was a perfect and amazing experience. – Melissa T.
Was a really good class all around! Thanks!! – Rindy W.
I learned so much in such a short time and met so many nice people. – Michele D.
I loved the rapelling and caving! – Angela W.
I learned lots of little tips for efficient backpacking and met some great new hiking buddies. – Tali H.
I'm glad I went on this trip. I learned that the AT is a friendly place and that I can climb a mountain and gained confidence to return some other time and do it on my own. It was great meeting such a nice group of people, and I made some new friends to hike with back home. – Cheryl T.
Great backpacking adventure! Had a great time, met new folks and learned tons. Thank you. – Janet S.
I loved the 'can do' attitude, no matter the experience level of the client. They gave me a lot of confidence that no matter your experience level or physical fitness level, this can be done. – Traci 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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The rain provided yet another great lesson in backpacking reality and how to deal. All in all, it was a great experience, I learned a lot, and I very much enjoyed the company of all of the ladies who were there. – Laurie J.