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Reviews and Testimonials


Here is what our clients say about our programs:

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It was an excellent trip all the way around. It gave me a lot of opportunity to get close to the nature and refresh myself.Ivin J.

I really appreciated the focus of the trail projects and how knowledgeable the trail boss is.Robin R.

The instructors experience and knowledge made a great addition to the materials. Patty B.

Great learning experience and confidence booster. It was a prefect beginning experience. I will definitely recommend outdoor adventure connection to my friends!Jamie A.

I thought the guides were great! They were very helpful.Megan M.

Excellent! The guides are extremely knowledgeable and great leaders. It was a pleasure meeting new backpackers and sharing experiences.Jerry R.

Great schedule of events. Enjoyed that activities were optional. Good pacing during the day. Don't have any areas for improvement!Missy R.

Communication was great.Holly G.

Our guides were the best! Seriously, their experience, knowledge, patience, advice was outstanding.Name Withheld

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.

I loved the instruction and how well this was done!Jerry S.

There is not ONE THING I WOULD CHANGE!!!!! The entire trip exceeded every expectation I had. And Andy, you could not have been a more wonderful, helpful, and genuinely kind person!!!! And I mean that 500%. It was especially awesome getting to know you better!! I now consider you more than my "backpacking guide"... I think of you now, truly, as my friend.Gina B.

The trip was well organized. Your experience, knowledge and encouragement made taking on the challenge of the AT a very doable task.David L.

What a fabulous experience! I enjoyed meeting, hiking and laughing with everyone. Thank you for a great adventure!! Your photos capture every aspect of the journey. The beauty of the land, new friendships, laughter and fatigue.Pat S.

What I like best is learning survival skills out in the woods but also those that could be applied to every day life such as Stopa!M.W.

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.

It was physical and labor intense which gave me a great sense of accomplishment. Thank you Andy for the week I needed that escape and opportunity to see what I could do.Debbie B.

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.

Absolutely one of the best times I have had in a long time!Cleo W.

I loved the route plan, absolutely beautiful. Great time of year for this section, not too cold (keeps bugs away) and not too hot. The folks were great, fun.Diana P.

We have an excellent safety record at Outdoor Adventure Connection. But on other trips we have been called upon to help. Read More

I had no backpacking experience. I knew nothing about equipment or how to prepare for backpacking. But I do now. Thank you!Deb G.