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Reviews and Testimonials


Here is what our clients say about our programs:

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I went on the trip to the Appalachian Trail. Awesome time as usual with Lucy and Yvonne!Joy W.

I was super impressed with the workshops. The Ethics of the "Leave No Trace" principles are very important to me, and I was so pleased that they were stressed and practiced through out the weekend.Shelly M.

The trip was well organized. Your experience, knowledge and encouragement made taking on the challenge of the AT a very doable task.David L.

I wouldn't have changed a thing! I really enjoyed the dinner samples and playing the LNT ethics game. From start to finish, the whole trip was fun, educational and well-planned. Summer K.

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.

Loved it all!! Mary U.

I enjoyed the entire trip. he entire group had a terrific attitude about all the unexpected challenges we faced because of the weather. I think it was fantastic that the guides were able to be flexible, and had extra supplies to help us contend with the weather.Krisy C.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Guides were great. Perfect team that complemented each other perfectly. Very patient and addressed everyone's unique needs.Toni M.

It was the best from beginning to the end. From personal experience, I don't know what you could possibly change or do better. Thank you for a truly exciting adventure.Regina C.

Fantastic trip and what a campsite the second night!Rob E.

Amy and Yvonne are excellent leaders and work well together. Very professional and well educated. They made the experience enjoyable and backpacking seem very manageable and meaningful.Lori D.

This trip had everything, great leadership, fellow hikers & weather. God blessed our trip, it was awesome!Bob B.

I loved everything. I came home and weighed everything in my pack. Teresa A.

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.

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

We both learned a lot. Being new I am not sure what would make it better. The hiking itself was my favorite.Minette S.