Reviews and Testimonials
Here is what our clients say about our programs:
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It was a great time and I'll just echo what has already been said. Thank you Andy and everyone else for your advice and laughter. – Robb C.
I thought the guides were great! They were very helpful. – Megan M.
I appreciated mix of experienced and newbies. – Karen K.
I loved how everything was broken down and explained in an easy to understand manner. I had a wonderful experience and learned more than I thought possible. – Faith D.
I thought this was a fantastic group and I enjoyed learning from the other backpackers. I certainly appreciate the guide sharing his knowledge and experiences. – 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.
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.
I wouldn't change a thing! This was an absolutely wonderful experience! Every detail was planned and well thought out by our guide. I wouldn't have any hesitation in recommending this trip to a someone who has never backpacked, a beginning backpacker or someone who want to brush up on their skills. I am really looking forward to attending OAC trips in the future. Thanks so much for an excellent experience! – Amanda R.
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.
I haven't enjoyed myself like that in a long time. Two beautiful campsites, totally different from one another; a very pleasant hiking pace. – Glenn R.
This trip had everything, great leadership, fellow hikers & weather. God blessed our trip, it was awesome! – Bob B.
I loved all aspects of the trip, well....except that 28lb pack was not so pleasant the first hour, but after some adjustments by the guides, it wasn't difficult. I did not want the weekend to end! All the guides were so helpful, friendly, and full of information from their own various personal experiences. I will definitely do this again! – Bridget M.
Paddleboarding and kayaking were the best! – Patty S.
This trip was a wonderful experience. It was FUN, and the workshops were so informative. I feel the confidence to repeat this adventure on my own. The section of the AT is simply spectacular! This adventure is so inspiring! I will definitely do this trip again and hope some of my friends will too. – Edda K.
It was a great trip, well organized, fantastic bunch of people and overall a wonderful few days. Thank you. I loved the entire weekend and it was well worth my 10hr drive home. Thanks Andy. Will be keeping an eye out for more trips. – Olivia E.
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 honestly feel the retreat was perfect. The attention to detail was amazing! Each activity was perfectly planned. I will recommend this if available in the future to everyone I know and will attend myself as well. – Sherry L.
I've done the workshop twice, and I can't recommend one thing to make it better! Fantastic! – Gina B.
I loved the whole experience and can't wait to go on more trips to continue to expand my knowledge. – Margy R.
We learned a lot of new information about how to prepare ourselves for backpacking. It was great to be able to rent some equipment and try it out before making the investment in backpacking equipment. I also loved that you tailored the information to what folks wanted to know. Wonderful experience overall! – Kari M.
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 trip was absolutely fabulous and Andy and our group of adventurers were upbeat and positive even with mother nature throwing us a few unexpected curve balls. I would do another trip in a heartbeat! – Paige
