Reviews and Testimonials
Here is what our clients say about our programs:
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The educational aspects were excellent, easy to understand and very informative. I especially enjoyed Leave No Trace, tips on gear and the food preparation/tasting demo. – Charley S.
Guides were great. Perfect team that complemented each other perfectly. Very patient and addressed everyone's unique needs. – Toni M.
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.
I loved the 'can do' attitude, no matter the experience level of the client. They gave me a lot of confidence that no matter your experience level or physical fitness level, this can be done. – Traci B.
I had a wonderful time with a really positive hiking group. – Robert R.
It was awesome! Enjoyed everything, even the rain!! Looking forward to more backpacking trips! – Gwen T.
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.
Hiking with the other ladies. Princess Doah was great! – Kari D.
The whole experience was great: very friendly and knowledgeable leaders, great group of women, and wonderful views! – Robin T.
The entire experience could not have been better. I will cherish the memory of our laughs and the breathtaking views for years to come. – Matt P.
Excellent guide and location! – Erin V.
And last but not least a huge thanks to Andy for planning, leading and inspiring us all to live life one step at a time. You truly are a great, thoughtful and generous leader. – Chris C.
The guide was great! She was so patient and caring. I believe she went above and beyond. – Carrie N.
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.
It was great being able to stay in cabins, not camp out. The friendly and involved park staff made the event a sure success. – Frank C.
I appreciated mix of experienced and newbies. – Karen K.
This workshop was fun, informative, and a great experience. Andy and his staff were very helpful and supportive. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone. I thoroughly enjoyed it! – Leigh L.
The entire trip was great. I was at ease as soon as I met all the guides. They were professional and made the trip a fun learning experience, even in the rain. I couldn't ask for a better program to learn backpacking skills. I'm thankful I signed up. Thank you for a great adventure! – Catie H.
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.
I can't imagine anything being done differently in regards to leadership, introduction, prep and planning. The experience exceeded my expectations. – Monika M.
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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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.
September 18 - 20, 2020
