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Reviews and Testimonials


Here is what our clients say about our programs:

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Would not recommend changing anything - had a great time !! Thank you Andy.Sharon J.

It was all excellent. I would not have changed a thing. It was as described when I signed up. The guides were so helpful, informative, answered all questions and were only encouraging in all our efforts. I give them an A+Kelly E.

Andy was a great guide. he gave us direction, but let us actually do it. Overall, it was a fantastic trip! I learned a lot and feel more confident in my abilities. I'm ready for the next adventure! Marybeth K.

I liked the attention to detail. Gear, snacks, directions, experience were all provided to enhance the experience.Jill H.

Great presentations. I liked experiences we all could relate too. Shelly P.

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.

All of the guides were amazingly friendly and very knowledgeable. I am very appreciative of everything all of you did. Rachel M.

Well organized. Pace was perfect to new hikers.Randy R.

I honestly had the best time! I have absolutely nothing but compliments. Keep up the good work Andy and please keep me informed of any other trips you plan in the future. Thank you!!Andrea T.

I loved everything! Change nothing! Continue providing an excellent experience!Julio S.

I loved the trip and enjoyed it thoroughly! I was anxious before the trip because I wasn't sure if I brought the right items but Andy made me feel confident in my pack right by reviewing its contents and telling my why I needed/didn't need certain items.Ashley V.

It was awesome! Enjoyed everything, even the rain!! Looking forward to more backpacking trips!Gwen T.

I thought the trip was very educational, especially for those really interested in learning key backpacking skills.Carol C.

I really liked hearing about everyone's different experience and the tricks they learned while backpacking and camping. It was a great experience and I got to meet lots of really energetic, nice and wonderful people!Katie H.

This was my first backpacking experience and I feel like I learned so much. All of the workshops were informative.Robin T.

This trip is a hiker's dream. I learned how to navigate the AT while enjoying the company of others and the expert guidance of Andy Niekamp.Rita S.

I loved meeting new friends and comparing equipment. I don't think I would change a thing. I liked the fact that every time we talked about things like water filtering or camp stoves, someone there had used something different and we got to see how they worked. Visual experience is always the best.Sara D.

I was really impressed by the Leave No Trace ethics game. It was really well done.Margaret D.

I like the caving trip the best! There isn't an anything that I can think of that I would change.Rita L.

Thank you very much for a very fun backpacking trip/workshop. We leaned a lot and really enjoyed the trip. We will see you again on future backpacking trips!Shao Z.

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I had an amazing time!Shannon M.