Reviews and Testimonials
Here is what our clients say about our programs:
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The entire weekend and sessions were quite enjoyable and Very informative. I especially liked the bear nagging session, and how to pack your backpack. If you're looking for a great way to gain valuable backpacking tips information with memorable and safe backpacking, the Outdoor Adventure Connection is for you. – Karen M.
I was pretty impressed. Wouldn't change anything, really. – Tim S.
The trip has armed me with the knowledge that I was previously lacking in terms of packing needs, backwoods hygiene and Leave No Trace principles. Great job! – Jessica C.
Well organized and informative. I really liked the ability to hike the AT with an experienced guide. I got out of this what I hoped for and then some. The experience accelerated my learning curve and ability to do multi-day backpacking trips. – Rick J.
The BEST part of this weekend was the way you thought of every detail and planned the weekend so that we could enjoy it fully without worrying about being responsible for anything (other than staying safe and having fun!). I really have no suggestions on how to make it better. – Beth L.
The hands-on workshops with water filters and fire building were especially helpful to me. There was much value in having a guide with Yvonne's vast experience to talk to women about backpacking safety and other issues from a female perspective. – Laurie J.
I thought the trip was very educational, especially for those really interested in learning key backpacking skills. – Carol C.
The learning process continued throughout the weekend! – Lynn J.
And last but not least a huge thanks to Andy for planning, leading and inspiring us all to live life one step at a time. You truly are a great, thoughtful and generous leader. – Chris C.
A PERFECT weekend...well-planned, seamless, and packed with fun things. I'm not a sit-around-and-chat kind of girl. I do better connecting through activates, so I liked it jam-packed! I really appreciated the thoughtfulness of the extras. – Renee W.
It was a great fall hike with great weather and great people to hike with and share the weekend. I learned lots this weekend. – Bob M.
What an amazing trip with an incredible group of people! Thank you for all you did to make the trip extra special! – Lisa S.
The loved the opportunity to backpack with a group of newbies and with very knowledgeable guides. Don't change a thing. – Kathi M.
I liked the info about what to pack and how to pack it. This was the most helpful for me. I also learned about the wonders of trekking poles, which I now love. – Carri W.
The views were beautiful! I enjoyed meeting new hikers. – Yvonne E.
I couldn't have asked for a better group of people to share this adventure with. – Jackie C.
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.
It is hard to pick one thing that was best because it was all so awesome. – Maria D.
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.
The trip was well organized. Your experience, knowledge and encouragement made taking on the challenge of the AT a very doable task. – David L.
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 liked the attention to detail. Gear, snacks, directions, experience were all provided to enhance the experience. – Jill H.
