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Reviews and Testimonials


Here is what our clients say about our programs:

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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.

The guides did everything possible to make it an enjoyable and worthwhile workshop. They took special care to ensure everyone had a good experience. – John L.

I loved being able to talk to all the instructors about their experiences and ask them any questions I had. It was awesome meeting so many fun people! – Jaime S.

I loved the whole experience and can't wait to go on more trips to continue to expand my knowledge. – Margy R.

Great fun excellent accommodations and planning. – Jeni W.

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.

Enjoyed the workshops and camping site. Thought everything excellent. – Ridge A.

I loved the AT Lingo workshop! – Elissa W.

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

I absolutely enjoyed the trip and the workshops. I'm hooked and wanting to learn more about back country backpacking and go on more trips. – Paula H.

I loved how easy this event was for me. I didn't have to think about anything other than showing up. I loved every activity and honestly can't think of anything to change. I can't wait to do another one in the future. – Melissa L.

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.

I loved being on the trails and being with experienced guides that shared their knowledge. The guides worked hard to ensure everyone had an enjoyable learning experience. Great Job! Thank you for making the opportunity possible. – Odie B.

Overall a great trip, lots of information about backpacking learned. I hope to do Level II trip with you soon. – Bernie B.

The whole experience was great: very friendly and knowledgeable leaders, great group of women, and wonderful views! – Robin T.

This experience was amazing. I wouldn't change anything. I was very sad to see it end. – Kody M

It was fun, exciting, challenging, informative and the guides were the best. – Bettina H.

I'm glad I went on this trip. I learned that the AT is a friendly place and that I can climb a mountain and gained confidence to return some other time and do it on my own. It was great meeting such a nice group of people, and I made some new friends to hike with back home. – Cheryl T.

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 learned so much on this trip, like how to fit my backpack, how to set up my tent, how to start a fire, how to cross a river and how to be a responsible backpacker. I was surprised that we got the chance to try so many varieties of backpacking food. – Junlan L.

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