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An amazing experience! We had an amazing time. Lester has an infectious energy and passion for the outdoors, you can tell he enjoys welcoming us into his world. In addition to being fun to be around, Lester is extremely knowledgeable and cautious; I absolutely felt I could trust his instruction and expertise. Highly recommend, you’ll not be disappointed!

We didn\'t have the best snow conditions, but we had an awesome time getting our first exposure to backcountry skiing. Jim is a great teacher - he gave us a solid foundation, and we\'re excited to continue our education!

Kicked one off the bucket list with my boys- age 7 &9 with Lester yesterday climbing in the Massanutten Range! He was a wonderful, patient, and knowledgable guide! My boys loved every second of it and made it to the summit multiple times! The views and colors were beyond spectacular! Would def recommend!!! If we visit the area again we will be climbing with him again!

I just got back from a 3-day Mountaineering Intermediate course on Mt. Baker, and I couldn\'t be happier that Kaf Adventures lead the way. Weather was ideal the first 2 days but on summit day the decision was made to stay put as conditions were questionable and miserable. Our 3 guides (Joel, Archer and Todd) were absolutely fantastic - extremely knowledgeable and high-energy and I loved how they infused the trip with their own personalities and experiences. They were constantly assessing and checking in with us to make sure we were all comfortable physically, mentally, spiritually. :) It was a feeling of complete comfort, which was most welcome in an environment I\'m naturally a little terrified of. Can\'t wait for my Rainier climb with Kaf, and to take more courses. I definitely recommend them, and can\'t say enough good things!

My next second training was an Intro to Mountaineering 3 day trip at Mt Baker. Our group included 5 clients, 3 instructors (Paul, Matt and Archer) and 1 Kaf intern (Austin). The Kaf team members were absolutely delightful people - very knowledgeable, approachable, patient and inspiring.  They did an excellent job preparing us for the mountain as well as keeping us safe & in high spirits despite some pretty gnarly weather that rolled through! Our summit attempt was cancelled due to a storm that hit Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning, but they kept us busy with training the entire time (not to mention very well fed!) The third training was a 3 night trip up Mt Rainier via Emmons Glacier. Paul, Archer and Austin again led our group (3 clients) up, up and to the summit! They were very attentive to everyone\'s condition the entire time - climbing Rainier was physically & mentally exhausting, and they knew when to encourage us to press on & hold back when needed. I definitely plan to climb more mountains in the NW and continue my training through Kaf Adventures. Absolutely recommend them to anyone who\'s excited to learn how to handle themselves up high

My partner Ross Eckert and I took the Intro to Mountaineering Course on Mt. Shuksan in early September. Archer and Amber were such amazing instructors as well as generally awesome people. The weather was just a little less than ideal (pretty much constantly wet and cloudy) but their attitude and advice made the experience even that much more meaningful. They thoroughly taught us the skills we set out to learn and happily answered all of our questions. The insight they provided has left a lasting mark and we can\'t wait to continue this journey. We hope to definitely keep in touch and couldn\'t recommend Kaf Adventures enough!!

We had a great experience with Jim Moore. We were all beginners to the Backcountry, and he had valuable experience and great stories to share. We had some rental equipment malfunctions and he was very accommodating and understanding about that also. I feel we gained a lot of knowledge in a short period of time and had a lot of fun as well. Thanks again Jim and we hope to be out in the Backcountry again soon!

Kaf Adventures is fantastic. I could not have asked for a better experience with my Intermediate Mountaineering class I took with Kaf. The instructors were knowledgeable, excellent teachers, supportive, and fun. I felt like I was in excellent hands. And I actually got the chance to use my new skills on our climb of Mount Baker, as I took a short fall and self-arrested! I had a great time climbing Mount Baker and improving my mountaineering skills with Kaf. Highly recommended.

This was my first experience rock climbing outdoors and it was wonderful. Lester made us feel completely comfortable and was very thorough and clear in explaining the process and equipment. I can\'t wait to do it again!

We loved our half day rock climbing adventure with Wild Guyde Adventures! Lester is the perfect guide who is prepared, engaging, and informative and we look forward to booking a trip with him again! The rocks we climbed are a location that Lester discovered himself and therefore is untouched by tourists and other groups. The rocks were challenging yet very achievable for us beginner climbers - particularly with Lester coaching us the whole time. We loved the rappel as well as the detour to the waterfall. Despite some light rain, Lester remains upbeat and go-with-the-flow making him the perfect guide for a group of any size, skill level, or occasion. His genuine passion for the outdoors is clear which truly made this trip unforgettable and worthwhile. Thanks, Lester!

Great find by my wife. Lester, our guide and owner, was great, We only came with one pack but he was able to provide us with another to carry our gear. Along the way to repel and climb he shared facts with us about the flora and fauna as well as schooling us in some cave trivia. Lester was very encouraging and willing to let us decide what we felt comfortable doing. Loved the repelling though my son just couldn\'t take that first step. Later after climbing though, Lester let him practice on a short ledge (which was great). allowed to belay for my son on his climb. Highly recommend this company for the expertise and the camaraderie that quickly developed.

Lester, our group had an awesome time with you. You took a bunch nervous adults and teens and showed us the ropes!!!your knowledge and encouragement allowed us to get over our fears and meet the challenge. If we’re ever back In Virginia, we will certainly look you up!

Lester was a great guide, made sure we had a great time safely. Highly recommend his tours

Lester took us rock climbing in SNP at little stoney man. It was a 90 foot repel and then we had two different ropes to climb. The view was spectacular and the rock climbing was challenging but fun! Lester was an awesome guide and he made us feel safe. I would highly recommend Lester and will definitely reach out to him next time I am in VA.

An amazing experience! We had an amazing time. Lester has an infectious energy and passion for the outdoors, you can tell he enjoys welcoming us into his world. In addition to being fun to be around, Lester is extremely knowledgeable and cautious; I absolutely felt I could trust his instruction and expertise. Highly recommend, you’ll not be disappointed!

We didn\'t have the best snow conditions, but we had an awesome time getting our first exposure to backcountry skiing. Jim is a great teacher - he gave us a solid foundation, and we\'re excited to continue our education!

Kicked one off the bucket list with my boys- age 7 &9 with Lester yesterday climbing in the Massanutten Range! He was a wonderful, patient, and knowledgable guide! My boys loved every second of it and made it to the summit multiple times! The views and colors were beyond spectacular! Would def recommend!!! If we visit the area again we will be climbing with him again!

I just got back from a 3-day Mountaineering Intermediate course on Mt. Baker, and I couldn\'t be happier that Kaf Adventures lead the way. Weather was ideal the first 2 days but on summit day the decision was made to stay put as conditions were questionable and miserable. Our 3 guides (Joel, Archer and Todd) were absolutely fantastic - extremely knowledgeable and high-energy and I loved how they infused the trip with their own personalities and experiences. They were constantly assessing and checking in with us to make sure we were all comfortable physically, mentally, spiritually. :) It was a feeling of complete comfort, which was most welcome in an environment I\'m naturally a little terrified of. Can\'t wait for my Rainier climb with Kaf, and to take more courses. I definitely recommend them, and can\'t say enough good things!

My next second training was an Intro to Mountaineering 3 day trip at Mt Baker. Our group included 5 clients, 3 instructors (Paul, Matt and Archer) and 1 Kaf intern (Austin). The Kaf team members were absolutely delightful people - very knowledgeable, approachable, patient and inspiring.  They did an excellent job preparing us for the mountain as well as keeping us safe & in high spirits despite some pretty gnarly weather that rolled through! Our summit attempt was cancelled due to a storm that hit Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning, but they kept us busy with training the entire time (not to mention very well fed!) The third training was a 3 night trip up Mt Rainier via Emmons Glacier. Paul, Archer and Austin again led our group (3 clients) up, up and to the summit! They were very attentive to everyone\'s condition the entire time - climbing Rainier was physically & mentally exhausting, and they knew when to encourage us to press on & hold back when needed. I definitely plan to climb more mountains in the NW and continue my training through Kaf Adventures. Absolutely recommend them to anyone who\'s excited to learn how to handle themselves up high

My partner Ross Eckert and I took the Intro to Mountaineering Course on Mt. Shuksan in early September. Archer and Amber were such amazing instructors as well as generally awesome people. The weather was just a little less than ideal (pretty much constantly wet and cloudy) but their attitude and advice made the experience even that much more meaningful. They thoroughly taught us the skills we set out to learn and happily answered all of our questions. The insight they provided has left a lasting mark and we can\'t wait to continue this journey. We hope to definitely keep in touch and couldn\'t recommend Kaf Adventures enough!!