Reviews and Testimonials
Here is what our clients say about our programs:
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The course, workshops, guides and time spent was excellent and I hope to do other courses in the future. – Joe V.
The rain provided yet another great lesson in backpacking reality and how to deal. All in all, it was a great experience, I learned a lot, and I very much enjoyed the company of all of the ladies who were there. – Laurie J.
The challenge of the weather made the trip better. Being harder built my confidence. Andy and Lucy are AWESOME guides. – Mike L.
I enjoyed this backpacking trip very much. Andy did a great job (as usual) with drawing everyone together into a warm and friendly group. – Wes B.
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.
Every detail of the hike was well planned. The information provided beforehand was very useful and Andy's guidance during the hike enabled us all to have a great experience. I enjoyed the challenge. It was an amazing experience! – Bill K.
The guide was a great leader. I will definitely do another. I look forward to the Appalachian Trail next year with you. – Jessica H.
The trip exceeded all expectations I could possibly dream up and I can't wait to go on my next trip with y'all. – Lauren B.
I liked that every detail was thoroughly thought out. Trips like this enable the inexperienced hiker to gain valuable knowledge. Andy is the best at what he does! – Bill K.
I just completed a 3 day solo hike on the AT. When my friend decided not to go, I relied on the experience gained from your backpacking course to do it solo. I want to thank you for course! – Carl R.
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 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.
Best weekend ever!!!!! I was inspired by both of my guides as well as my fellow backpackers to challenge myself to do things that I thought were beyond my own capabilities. The workshops were extremely informative for a beginner backpacker like myself. – Rose K.
I loved the whole experience. This was a great trip, the mini training sessions were great and our guides were experienced and willing to share their stories and offer great suggestions and advice. – Joy W.
Great group of people. You are so knowledgeable and great at sharing. Don't change anything. The trip was everything you said it would be. – Deb G.
Guides were great. Perfect team that complemented each other perfectly. Very patient and addressed everyone's unique needs. – Toni M.
The workshops were excellent. The guides were very helpful; answering many questions from me and fellow backpackers. – Kris S.
I can't imagine anything being done differently in regards to leadership, introduction, prep and planning. The experience exceeded my expectations. – Monika M.
Thank you for such a fun weekend. Andy did a great job planning the trip. What a fun group. – Amy C.
The training was exactly what I was looking for. Yvonne and Lucy are AMAZING women, and I feel very luck to have had the chance to learn from them. – Andrea W.
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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Thank you to the guides for the wealth of knowledge you provided. I definitely learned a lot and can't wait to apply this knowledge in the future. – Jackie C.
September 17 - 19, 2021
