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Page updated: 8/20/2009
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"My experience pushed me out of my perceived comfort zone and physical limitations. I would definitely do it again!" -- Val P., Great Smoky Mountains 2005
"The sense of community, encouragement, compassion, and support that developed is one that is rarely exercised in our daily lives. Perhaps more rewarding than a shift in BMI is the courage, confidence, and strength of character that was developed on the trail. " -- Shirley C., Arizona 2006
"I came away feeling proud of myself. I had accomplished something worthwhile." -- Kindra W., Foothills Trail, SC 2006
"Exploring the majestic wilderness while losing weight, forming friendships, and learning survival skills is part of the experience, but self-discovery, personal introspection, increased self-esteem and just plain old self satisfaction are added benefits." -- Paula S., Redwood National Park 2006 & Highway2Health, FL 2007
"Three days in it hits. Body, mind and spirit find harmony somewhere during your 7000th stride. Can it be I'm really in America? Do these places really exist? What day is it?" -- Dave W., Foothills Trail, SC 2006
"I passed my fit test for the Air Force on Sunday! I could not have done it without the Fitpacking trip. I lost enough in my waist and improved my Cardio so much my Air Force boss was shocked when I passed." -- Tom D., Olympic National Park, WA 2007
"I signed up to motivate me (a 47 year old, out of shape and burnt out lawyer) to get back in shape and to forget about my headaches. It was the best medicine I have ever taken!" -- Roger J., Olympic National Park, WA 2007, Shenandoah National Park, VA 2008, & North Cascades National Park, WA, 2009
"I got everything I wanted out of my Fitpacking hike. Weight loss, an experience out of my comfort zone (in a beautiful environment) and a renewed confidence in my own abilities." -- Deb M., Shenandoah National Park, VA 2008
"This trip was the most difficult and challenging thing I have ever done in my life …and it was by far, hands down, absolutely, positively the most fun I have ever had in my life."
Fitpacking has changed my life--turned me on to backpacking and hiking. Even a "bad/hard" day hiking is always better than the best days at the office! -- Cheryl E., Olympic National Park, WA 2008 & Joshua Tree NP, CA 2009
"Thank you for believing in me and for helping me achieve one of my life long dreams!" -- Lisa K., White Mountain National Forest, NH 2008
"The Redwoods hike for me (a novice) proved to be a true adventure wherein I dramatically improved my overall stamina and moved towards my weight goal, while experiencing some deeply beautiful places." -- Jesse W., Redwood National Park, CA 2008
"[The guides] were extremely helpful, knowlegdeable, and helped me realize that I can do more than I ever thought I could. I left tired, but energized at the same time. I wanted to go out and hike again as soon as I got back home!" -- Felicia C., White Mountain National Forest, NH 2009
"I'd originally signed up to please my wife, who'd asked me to accompany her, and was at first a bit skeptical. By the end of the week, however, I was really happy to have been along and would do it again in a minute." -- Wilfred K., White Mountain National Forest, NH 2009
"I would highly recommend the experience for anyone who wants to strengthen mind, body and spirit." -- Vicki L., Arizona Trail 2006 & Shenandoah National Park, VA 2008
"There were significant spiritual rewards as well: the contemplation of remoteness, timelessness, natural beauty, fragility and self-sufficiency." -- Marc D., Arizona Trail 2006 & Adirondacks, NY 2006
"It was one of the best things I've recently done in my life." -- Jim E., Redwood National Park, 2006, Florida Trail, 2007, & Shenandoah NP VA, 2008 & 2009
"I was seeking a change in pace, a healthy experience with the side benefit of weight loss, and to reinstitute a sense of nature into my being. I accomplished all of these goals on the Fitpacking expedition" -- Gary V., Redwood National Park 2006
"Fitpacking was just what I was looking for. I plan to take several solo hikes in the Smokies this year and now I feel more confident in doing that. " -- Steve R., Great Smoky Mountains 2007
"I forgot how much I loved being in the mountains. Weight loss, although it did happen, felt secondary." -- Alexandra A., Superstition Wilderness, AZ, 2007 & Big Bend, TX, 2008
"A really really good time. Lots of laughs + lots of miles. I'll definitely do this again! " -- Cristina T., Olympic National Park, WA, 2007
"In reading and planning for the trip, I seem to have skipped over the fact that the meals would be vegetarian. I hadn't gone without meat for more than two days in my entire adult life, but was pleasantly surprised with the culinary adventure." -- Dan S., Big Bend, TX, 2007
"It was the perfect combination of fun and a fitness challenge. It was hard and I feel great that I did it."
"This was my second trip with Fitpacking and somehow this experience even outdid my first trip. It just keeps getting better and better! " -- Ann L., Great Smoky Mountains NC/TN, 2008 & Redwood National Park CA, 2009
"I had some back issues prior to the trip, but while on the trip and since, none. Nada. My back never felt better. Also, met a wonderfully diverse group of people which was quite unexpected." -- Douglas J., Redwood National Park CA, 2008
"If you've never done this before, you'll wonder why you waited so long to try." -- Hasan G., Joshua Tree National Park CA, 2009
"... an awesome experience. I already miss the woods and the peacefulness that comes with it." -- Dawn A., Shenandoah National Park VA, 2009
"Fitpacking is a great way to stay physically, emotionally, and spiritually connected and fit." -- Linda B., Shenandoah National Park VA, 2009