Reviews and Testimonials
Here is what our clients say about our programs:
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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.
The loved the opportunity to backpack with a group of newbies and with very knowledgeable guides. Don't change a thing. – Kathi M.
I thought you did a wonderful job of planning and organizing the trip. It was my first group tour and thought it was great! – Lucy W.
What a fabulous experience! I enjoyed meeting, hiking and laughing with everyone. Thank you for a great adventure!! Your photos capture every aspect of the journey. The beauty of the land, new friendships, laughter and fatigue. – Pat S.
This was one of the best backpacking experiences I have ever had! – Narayan R.
The guides were friendly and helpful. The activities were varied and interesting. The cabins were lovely. – Patty H.
Fantastic! I learned a lot. – Beate T.
It was a great trip, well organized, fantastic bunch of people and overall a wonderful few days. Thank you. I loved the entire weekend and it was well worth my 10hr drive home. Thanks Andy. Will be keeping an eye out for more trips. – Olivia E.
I loved being able to talk to all the instructors about their experiences and ask them any questions I had. It was awesome meeting so many fun people! – Jaime S.
Andy is a great leader; he helped us with our weaknesses and praised our strengths. He provided a nice balance of group hiking and also let us hike at our own pace. I would recommend this trip to anyone who has interest in hiking any type trail for an extended period of time. Experienced hikers would definitely benefit as well. If you have every wanted to "get out there" this is the trip to take. – Charley S.
This trip was a wonderful experience. It was FUN, and the workshops were so informative. I feel the confidence to repeat this adventure on my own. The section of the AT is simply spectacular! This adventure is so inspiring! I will definitely do this trip again and hope some of my friends will too. – Edda K.
The BEST part of this weekend was the way you thought of every detail and planned the weekend so that we could enjoy it fully without worrying about being responsible for anything (other than staying safe and having fun!). I really have no suggestions on how to make it better. – Beth L.
Paddleboarding and kayaking were the best! – Patty S.
I had a wonderful experience. – Karen P.
I liked learning the principles of Leave No Trace. It is nice to know your program leaders have such a true passion in what they do. – Linda H.
Andy did a great job of organizing and leading the trip and the companionship was top notch. – Anne 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.
I had the best experience. I thought everything was amazing. – Emily W.
It's the small touches that I really appreciated. – Katy H.
Great guide and beautiful views! – Marilyn H.
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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The trip was very helpful to me as a beginner. – Naomi J.
