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Reviews and Testimonials


Here is what our clients say about our programs:

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The educational aspects were excellent, easy to understand and very informative. I especially enjoyed Leave No Trace, tips on gear and the food preparation/tasting demo. – Charley S.

Was a wonderful trip! Lucy and Yvonne did a great job. I feel everyone learned something even though there was such a vast range of experience levels. – Jennifer P.

The guides did a great job explaining everything in detail and was very easy to talk to. Any question I asked was answered thoroughly. My wife and I really enjoyed this experience! Highly recommended! – Joe T.

Loved it from start to finish. LOVED the hospitality you showed - I felt totally pampered all weekend - you thought of everything. Loved it! THANK YOU! – Ashley D.

The guide's depth and breadth of knowledge of backpacking and the outdoors was amazing! – Connie M.

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

Excellent! I loved the small group and challenging of hike. I enjoyed tent camping for three nights. – Sally D.

This surpassed my expectations. Loved every minute. – Susan R.

I appreciated mix of experienced and newbies. – Karen K.

I couldn't have asked for a better group of people to share this adventure with. – Jackie C.

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.

I loved the rapelling and caving! – Angela W.

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

Every detail was really thoughtful and carefully planned. Your attention to detail was noticed and appreciated. – Sally T.

The guides were really informative, and everything was presented in a manner where it was a fun and learning experience. – Ben K.

This trip far exceeded my expectations. – Nancy B.

I loved all of it. No suggestions for improvement. – Nicole C.

I really enjoyed the overnight in a tent and the demo of jet boil. I appreciate learning how to pack my pack; it was way to unnecessarily heavy. – Jeremiah H.

Very well organized! I liked how the team worked together to share their knowledge and experience with all of us. I liked how the guides were patient when we asked questions and the overall wonderful camaraderie of the group and relaxed atmosphere throughout the weekend. Overall experience was great! – Helen M.

I really liked talking to the guides about their experiences. They made me feel very comfortable asking questions. The only thing I would have changed was for it to be warmer! ;). – Andrea C.

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

We had an absolutely perfect weekend. The hiking pace was nice, the workshops were informative, and evening at the campfire trying out various types of freeze dried food and stoves was a blast. Thank you for a wonderful time. – Sophia Z.