Testimonials

Here's what people are saying:

"This Program is an awesome blessing from God! It’s not really about just rafting, its about ministry and fellowship and the fun part was the “cherry on top”! Trey and the other Peak7 guys and gals are gifted servants and leaders! God bless and thanks."

- Martin (Teen Challenge)

"It's amazing to see these kids learn to trust themselves more than they've ever had to and to rely on their peers and the staff for support as well. Most of the kids went into the rafting trip scared to death, but by the end they were asking if we could go rafting every week. This was a huge barrier for them to overcome. We had kids open up and share that had never opened up before... a big thanks to … Peak 7 Adventures for hooking us up with sponsored trips and awesome rafting guides!!"
- Meagan Henderson, Director of Recreation, Tamarack Center

"At first I sort of chickened out again and said I didn't want to go rafting. I was really nervous about it for a couple of days and I really didn't feel like going. Fortunately for me, although I didn't think so at the time, they made me go no matter what I said. It turned out to be a blast and I really loved it. I was laughing and having fun the whole time. It's probably the most fun I've had in a really long time. It was just an awesome adrenaline rush and I'm really glad I got to go. Hopefully we will get to do it again, even if I'm not still here, I think it's a really great experience for anybody."
-This is from a participant who is very depressed and is involved in drugs. His brother committed suicide last year. He just doesn't laugh or care about much of anything right now. I am convinced that you gave him the experience that he could get to know himself and actually feel something. That adrenaline rush that all the kids talk about is HUGE, because they're used to getting that sort of high off of drugs or alcohol or cutting on their skin [self-harm].
- At-Risk Youth (Confidential)

"The river rafting trip yesterday was amazing. When I first started out I was extremely scared and nervous because I had never been in a raft before but as soon as we got out I had a great time. I even felt okay with riding on the front of the raft! It was comforting having Brady as a guide. He was a very good guide and made me feel safe. I knew that if I was to flip out of the raft I would be okay because he'd have someone pull me back in. I really enjoyed the rafting trip and I hope that maybe some day I'll get to do it again."
- At-Risk Youth (Confidential)

"Yesterday's rafting trip was phenomenal. So many people had masses of fun, including me. Ryan was my guide and the best one! We got to do so many things. Some of us got to do cannon balls off the raft. Me, I tried to do a belly flop, it did not turn out so well. That's okay though. All the people in my raft did the trust building activities, where two people get on the opposite sides of the raft and lock their t-grips and lean back. I fell into the water a couple of times. That was so much fun and I couldn't stop laughing. Then some of us go to do what was called 'riding the bronco.' I fell off and that was cool. The rafting trip was immensely fun."
-this is from a girl who was suicidal and addicted to drugs with a really bad family life.
- At-Risk Youth (Confidential)

Before I went on a trip with Peak 7 Adventures I had no idea how beautiful the wilderness is and it amazes me that God would make places like that for us to go to. Being out there with God is something that I wish I could do everyday.
- Matt (Spokane)

"This is the second coolest thing I have ever done... the first was being born"

- Joe Lucas (Spokane)

"I recently moved to the NW from Italy. Nobody really did any rafting over there, and floating down a river in a boat with other six crazy people with paddles always seemed like something totally insane and dangerous to do. But last weekend I went rafting with a friend and had a completely different experience! The guys from Peak7 guided us through safety rules and procedures before getting onto the raft, so when we were done we knew what we had to do if we got in trouble. Once on board we had two safety kayaks following us - which was quite reassuring at the beginning. Our guide on board was great, and at no time it felt like we were in danger, so we could focus on the fun of rushing down the river. And we're talking a category five river!! It was a breeze. When we got off the raft I felt like I accomplished something - and we went down the falls again. I would recommend Peak7 to anybody that's interested in adventure, God's beauty and cares about getting home safely."

-Oliver Weilandt, Seattle

"I've always loved the outdoors but had never been taught enough to feel comfortable going out on my own. Over the last year I went on a variety of trips with Peak7 Adventures. Each time I went with with them it has been well planned and a great time but the best part for me is that I am now comfortable going on my own. Learning how to Kayak from Peak7 Adventures has turned me into the outdoors-person I always pretended to be."
- Stephen Branstetter, Seattle

“Before learning about Peak7 Adventures the only whitewater I ever saw was on the Discovery Channel. Now I have actually paddled my own boat through actual rapids on numerous Peak7 kayaking trips. I must admit that at first I spent most of my time upside down in the rapids but thanks to Peak7 instruction I now have the training, skill, and confidence to roll back upright without pulling skirt. Without Peak7 Adventures I would still be at home watching the Discovery Channel, now I am enjoying the outdoors and planning my next trip with Peak7 Adventures.”
- Cody, Spokane