Reviews and Testimonials
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I really, really enjoyed this program. I thought the workshops were interesting and informational. I really liked that you showed us different things like with the stoves and how to bear proof our food. I appreciated that we went slow and had breaks to ease us into backpacking. It was informative and fun. Thank you! – Maggie U.
I loved meeting new friends and comparing equipment. I don't think I would change a thing. I liked the fact that every time we talked about things like water filtering or camp stoves, someone there had used something different and we got to see how they worked. Visual experience is always the best. – Sara D.
It is perfect. – Mary M.
I had the most fun together on Saturday night and then it was over! Would be nice to have had one more night! The guides were awesome. The park was just beautiful - I will go back! – Theresa G.
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.
Aside from spending all that time in the beautiful outdoors, I liked the workshops the best. Tama and Andy flawlessly conveyed years' worth of backpacking/camping knowledge to us in an understandable and entertaining way. – Lucy W.
Absolutely had a blast! – Rita L.
I loved everything about this trip. I had such a great time. This was such a great learning experience and was a great start to more backpacking. – Ben K.
I honestly had the best time! I have absolutely nothing but compliments. Keep up the good work Andy and please keep me informed of any other trips you plan in the future. Thank you!! – Andrea T.
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 enjoyed everything. – Carol A.
Thanks for putting the trip together! It was a good shakedown for my upcoming Appalachian Trail hike. Company was great. – Jeff H.
The guide was a great leader. I will definitely do another. I look forward to the Appalachian Trail next year with you. – Jessica H.
Thank you so very much for allowing me to be a part of this trip. The views, the climbs, the learning, and the adventure made this a great experience. – Ben K.
This was an excellent trip all the way around. I am very thankful I went on this trip. I learned so much and had a great adventure doing it. – Lauren D.
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 loved the trip and enjoyed it thoroughly! I was anxious before the trip because I wasn't sure if I brought the right items but Andy made me feel confident in my pack right by reviewing its contents and telling my why I needed/didn't need certain items. – Ashley V.
What an absolutely wonderful weekend this was! It was refreshing, challenging, relaxing, fun, therapeutic, inspiring, energizing, esteem building, educational and informative. The weekend was filled with new and unique experiences for me - caving, yoga, yoga in a cave, gourmet dining. Loved all of the caves we were able to see on the hikes and also the ones we were able to explore. I didn't realize how fun it would be to get up close and personal with a cave by crawling in the dirt on hands and knees. Sign me up for the next retreat! – Karen P.
I loved the daily yoga, especially the cave! – Kelli B.
I was really impressed by the Leave No Trace ethics game. It was really well done. – Margaret D.
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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Absolutely great trip. Thanks Andy for your organization, encouragement, and positive approach. – Cathy V.
