The mountains are humbling, the village is calming, the hiking, therapeutic.
-Gerry Everard

I have hiked in 10 provinces, 25 states, 10 countries but now know that I never really hiked until I came to Kandersteg
-Gerry Everard

I came to Kandersteg to hike and hike we did – like I’ve never hiked before.
-Judy Everard

The best thing besides the beautiful mountains, the quality of early morning light, the personal satisfaction of being able to propel myself to great heights, good exercise, fun for free, making music, was learning that there really are few things worth worrying about at the end of the day.
-Bruce Campbell

The best part of everyday was returning back to Kandersteg and sitting in the yard. I would look back at the mountain or hut that we hiked to and I felt a feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment. It was so relaxing to just sit and talk of the days events and look at the beautiful mountains on all four sides and make plans for the next days adventure.
-Scott Tilford

I feel as if the mountains of Kandersteg and the shared pain of climbing them and the glory of descending them have made us much closer companions. This is the prevailing feeling as I experience this picturesque region. It seems to bring people closer as they are surrounded by the looming Alps. I love how this makes me feel.
-Beau Blois

What a great vacation for our family. The village reminds me of my youth – farmers working hard with fairly simple machinery, almost tame cattle roaming about and a good feeling of security with the gorgeous towering mountains as a backdrop.
-Grant McBurney

I have been greatly affected by the wide welcoming walls enfolding me, inviting me in to ever-wondrous surprises just over the crest, around a bend or up just 10 steps at a time. The beckoning trails have lured me and taught me more about myself than I perhaps was prepared to know. The constant guidance and encouragement got me to heights I never imagined possible. The absolute fun of shared living has been indescribable. I will hear always the sounds of Kandersteg – the water, the bells and the silence, constant backdrop to our shared laughter and tears.
Rene Skelley

Kathy, thanks for encouraging me. I had an excellent 17 days experiencing life in Switzerland.
-Bonnie Hale

Kandersteg is one of those places that will be forever in our hearts and minds. There are two reasons, first the sheer raw beauty of the mountains and the power of the elements is breathtaking and secondly, the company we kept and our excellent guides. The down home feeling was fun and easy going. Thanks for everything.
-Sherry Archibald

Returning to Kandersteg after 4 years was like coming home after being gone a long time. It was really good to hike together and go on some fun day trips, to places we hadn’t been before. This trip was really relaxing and as good as I had remembered it. -Glenda Burrows

Who could ever imagine the wonderful things there are to do here; and so many. I wish we could have stayed longer. You guys are amazing!
-Kelsey Myles

Kathy, words cannot express how truly grateful I am for all your efforts. Thank you for allowing Kelsey and I to be part of your life. You made our time here very special.
-Dan Myles

Thank you for the experience of a lifetime. I know we are both returning home with beautiful memories. The scenery here is breathtaking, the hikes, varied, challenging yet exhilarating, the hostess – awesome!
-Bernadette and Mark Hingley

This trip has made me grateful for so many things: good friends, safety, a sound body and mind and the beauty of Mother Nature. This trip has completely changed my life. Kathy, thank you so much for making my stay so enjoyable. You pushed my limits and showed me that I can do so many things that I never knew that I could do. I am so happy to have met such wonderful people and to have learned so much about myself.
-Deanne Gill

This trip has been amazing, seeing so many sights, having to challenge and push yourself beyond your limits and forming memories to carry with you for a lifetime. I couldn’t have asked for a better group of people.
-Shelley MacLean

The hikes have been wonderful and I love challenging myself. All I can say is that Spirit Adventure rocks!!
-Melanie MacLean

Kathy, your spirit makes the adventure.
-Alexis McDonald

Everything here is as it should be. Nothing to think about but getting to the top, looking out over the magnificent land, coming down, foot comfort, what to eat, how to enjoy ourselves every minute. Simple!
-Shirley-Dale Easley

My original intention in coming was to do as much hiking as possible. This was certainly satisfied. The hikes were a wonderful mix of scenery with new beauty around every corner. It is truly like no other “package vacation” you could take. I was able to meet and bond with new people. Not only were the hikes as good or better than expected, but the times not hiking will fill me with joy and make me smile for years to come.
-Iain Caldwell

I came. I hiked. I had the time of my life.
-Rob Cooney

This trip has been monumental for me and I don’t even know if I can find words to describe it or thank you. I love that you dream big! And as for the next Spirit Adventure tour? Count me in!
-Julie Easley

What spirit there is in Spirit Adventure! Another layer of lore, another layer of hiking, another layer of adventure and fun is added to the last one. So, here’s to the years that come, the train tours, the hiking tours, and the music tours. Thanks for everything!
-Shirley-Dale Easley

This hiking trip completed a 50-year-old dream of mine. It has met every expectation I had ever imagined in terms of hiking. What I hadn’t anticipated was the wonderful camaraderie that has been present during the entire 2 weeks. It was an extremely enjoyable experience.
-Jerome Bruhm

Kathy, thank you so much for your time, patience and good judgement, but also for your “spirit” and humour.
-Jerome Bruhm

It has been a wonderful week with three crazy Canadian women. We laughed and we hiked. I don’t know what is more sore, my gut or my feet. Today, our hearts are all heavy to leave.
-Roger Boner

We came to hike and we did. Slowly, but surely, with Katie, our patient, considerate and fun loving guide. Thanks so much for the adventure. My spirit soared.
-Esther Amiro

Katie, you are a great guide, teacher, coach, interpreter, you are attentive, encouraging, and knowledgeable – you have made me love hiking, this beautiful town, simplicity and living each and every minute. Thank you seems inadequate but thank you.
-Emily Hood Wainwright

From the first phone call, you made me feel special.
-Nancy Goodell


The following quotes were from a Nova Scotia tour evaluation where people were not asked to sign their names.

I hope this is the first of many hikes in Nova Scotia – a wonderful province with wonderful people.
Our guide was excellent and well informed.

Our guide was well organized, enthusiastic, very helpful, knowledgeable and capable.

Kathy, you were attentive, caring and punctual but with a relaxed attitude. Thanks so much.