Reviews and Testimonials
Here is what our clients say about our programs:
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It was a great trip! Our section of trail in the Roan highlands provided great diversity and a nice sample of what life is like on the Appalachian trail. – Charley S.
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 appreciated Andy's calm demeanor as well as offering an unbiased choices to a group vote when the trip was affected by the adverse weather conditions. – Patrycja C.
Everything was fabulous!! I'm not sure I could begin to pick just one thing I liked best! – Gina B.
The whole weekend was an incredible experience. It went far beyond my expectations. – Shelly M.
I liked the option of hiking at our own pace on Sunday morning, not being in a hurry to get to the hostel. Everything was perfect. Thank you so much! – Margie H.
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 really liked the evening supper and getting to try all the different freeze dried foods to see what we liked. All the workshops were really great and I liked how all the information was presented in a fun and relaxed atmosphere! – Erika O.
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 would not change a thing. Andy is very patient and a great teacher. I learned much on this hike. – Michele D.
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.
I didn't know much about the ethics of backpacking until this weekend. I now know how important it is to apply the "Leave No Trace Principles" while in the woods. I had FUN and that matters most. Thank you again for being awesome organizers! – Sarah N.
Incredible. Well thought out, wouldn't be able to suggest improving. I was challenged, but felt all the stronger for trying to push myself. Thoughtful details.Thanks for a great adventure. – Debbie P.
I wouldn't change a thing. – Abby R.
I am so appreciative of the gentle manner in which Andy guides, coaches, encourages you to learn and grow. He sets you up so you feel confident to tackle a backpacking trip on your own. – Traci B.
I loved the rappelling and the yoga in the cave, and of course, I always love hiking. The food was excellent, Linda and Kristy did a great job preparing it. The cabins were great, loved having the wood burning fireplace, and there was plenty of space for 4 people. The employees at the resort, from the restaurant to the guides, were all so nice. – Name Withheld
Motivational. This backpacking trip was exactly what I needed to encourage me to continue. – Mike D.
I loved everything! Change nothing! Continue providing an excellent experience! – Julio S.
The schedule was good. One week was perfect. Work/play ratio was great. – Sterling D.
This was a wonderful way to test out if I still wanted to backpack after all these years. Andy was very helpful and gave some incredible workshops with Yvonne. – John S.
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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What an amazing trip with an incredible group of people! Thank you for all you did to make the trip extra special! – Lisa S.
