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Reviews and Testimonials


Here is what our clients say about our programs:

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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.

The trip was a wonderful experience and one I never thought I would get to have.Cara S.

What a fabulous adventure! Where to start? This section of the Roan Highlands is magical in its beauty. The flowers, the trees, the boulders, the steep climbs, the grassy balds, set against the backdrop of mountainous ridge after ridge were breath taking.Karen P.

A perfect "beginning".... Our leaders were educated, informative, sharing, real and FUN! Andy was aware of each participants needs, comforts and limitations.Terri J.

It was all excellent. I would not have changed a thing. It was as described when I signed up. The guides were so helpful, informative, answered all questions and were only encouraging in all our efforts. I give them an A+Kelly E.

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.

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.

We wished the trip hadn't come to an end. Thank you for sharing your expertise and bringing us all together.Terry O.

I wouldn't change a thing. Abby R.

The guide was a great leader. I will definitely do another. I look forward to the Appalachian Trail next year with you.Jessica H.

Fantastic trip and a great time. Looking forward to participating in more events!Shawn L.

From Leave No Trace, to the simplicity of food choices, to starting a fire, I was amazed by all of the little tricks.Rachel M.

Thank you so much for spending your time and sharing your knowledge and experience.Robin Y.

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.

Enthusiastic knowledgeable guides make the workshop fun and educational. Amanda L.

Great experience. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. Great to meet everyone in the group. Looking forward to putting this to use in the field.Rae N.

Excellent! The guides are extremely knowledgeable and great leaders. It was a pleasure meeting new backpackers and sharing experiences.Jerry R.

All the workshops were were very interactive and gave me a chance to try new techniques. I would not change a thing.Jackie C.

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.

Was a wonderful trip! Lucy and Yvonne did a great job. I feel everyone learned something even though there was such a vast range of experience levels.Jennifer P.

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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.