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Reviews and Testimonials


Here is what our clients say about our programs:

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I would highly recommend the backpacking classes to anyone who would like to learn more tricks of the trade and find out how amazing trail magic can be. Shannon M.

I enjoyed everything I learned over the weekend.Denise K.

I enjoyed everything.Carol A.

Perfect distance each day, Andy flexible when appropriate. Awesome section of trail - good mix of scenery. Cool hostel - good experience. Loved the documents to read through. Andy truly taught us vs. just doing for us. Overall great experience!Toni M.

I thought you did a wonderful job of planning and organizing the trip. It was my first group tour and thought it was great!Lucy W.

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.

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 liked the variety of activities and that they were mostly outside.Teri H.

I had a wonderful experience.Karen P.

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.

The individual attention the guides gave to everyone was awesome! The guides made everyone feel comfortable regardless of your experience. It was great and I had a blast!Sharon J.

This experience really boosted my confidence and knowledge of backpacking! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and meeting folks equally interested in backpacking. The guides are very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about this sport! The training topics were spot on. Saturday dinner was delicious and fun.Amy S.

This trip far exceeded my expectations.Nancy B.

What a fabulous adventure! Where to start? This section of the Roan Highlands is magical in its beauty. The flowers, the trees, the boulders, the steep climbs, the grassy balds, set against the backdrop of mountainous ridge after ridge were breath taking.Karen P.

I was inspired by the stories from each guide and I no longer feel like I missed my chance because I didn't do this when is was "young".Naomi J.

Everything was fabulous!! I'm not sure I could begin to pick just one thing I liked best!Gina B.

I loved EVERYTHING... truly! All of the events/activities were fantastic. I loved having everything planned out and organized. Don't change anything!Rachel H.

The challenge of the weather made the trip better. Being harder built my confidence. Andy and Lucy are AWESOME guides.Mike L.

Thank you for the incredible amount of knowledge shared - the hands on experience made me ready for the next step - let's do an intermediate hike!Tara S.

Don't change a thing Andy! I had a fantastic time. Chris C.

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What a FUN group!!! We sure were living and laughing and loving life!!!Cindy S.