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Reviews and Testimonials


Here is what our clients say about our programs:

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What can I say - I DID IT!!!! It was not as bad as I feared, and better than I hoped.Jane G.

I loved everything. All of the activities were well planned and coordinated. I appreciated that I didn't have to "think" I just showed up and everything was taken care of. The night of fellowship was a great time to share and get to know one another.Sarah K.

It was perfect. I liked the challenge on the trail and the size of the group is great. Perfect trip. Would like to be able to do more.Andrea W.

The guide was great! She was so patient and caring. I believe she went above and beyond. Carrie N.

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.

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

I enjoyed everything.Carol A.

Well organized and informative. I really liked the ability to hike the AT with an experienced guide. I got out of this what I hoped for and then some. The experience accelerated my learning curve and ability to do multi-day backpacking trips.Rick J.

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.

I loved the teamwork and encouragement.Loretta H.

I highly recommend Outdoor Adventure Connection to anyone considering a backpacking trip. This program teaches you all the fundamentals required to not only be safe, but also have fun and feel comfortable backpacking without a guide. Thanks so much!Dirk W.

Best hiking group ever! I loved the guides. They were both so kind and patient and answered all those questions I had about stoves, filters, packing backpack.Tippi M.

Loved it all!! Mary U.

I thought it was very well organized. You squeezed a lot in!Kathy S.

I thought it was helpful that Andy gave hikers individual guidance and checked in often to see how they were doing. I cannot think of anything that could have been done better.Ray N.

I really liked the planning that was evident on this trip. No one can predict the weather - and we certainly experienced 3 of the 4 seasons - but there were plans in place to deal with whatever mother nature threw at us.Linda M.

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.

The pace of the activities planned was spot on.  Enough time to enjoy each of them and enough down time in between to get ready for the next.  I can’t think of anything that could have been better.Ann Y.

This trip was quite a triumph for me personally. The scenery was amazing. The culture of the AT is something I love and am fascinated by. But people are what make our lives the most meaningful. I could not imagine sharing the experience with 6 finer people on earth.Chris C.

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.

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

I thought the way the workshops were spread throughout the trip worked very well. I appreciated how candid the guides were in their presentations and in response to questions.Eunice H.