Adventures Across Oregon

To add on to my prior review my father and I recently took a 1 day guided fly fishing trip with Ethan and Wendy at a private lake in Dundee. It was an amazing experience (caught more fish than I can remember), both Wendy and Ethan were fantastic, and it left me wanting more. I cannot say enough good things about this company and I will be back for another trip with them before the end of 2015. If you are considering an adventure in Oregon do yourself a favor and call Ethan and Wendy.

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Ethan and Wendy are inspirational people. Not only will you learn about the land you’re exploring — you will learn how to live life at the next level from this smart, kind, generous, committed couple! They are living there dream and can share it with you.
Wendy’s inventive approach to edible ingredients you’ll devour on the trip will leave you BEGGING her for her cook book. And Ethan’s obvious passion for exploration coupled with his own insatiable appetite for knowledge is infectious. You will be a better person for having met them — GO!

In planning our trip to Oregon, my boyfriend and I decided to think outside the box and experience something different. After searching on Unilocal,we stumbled upon Adventures Across Oregon. After reading their excellent reviews, I contacted Ethan and Wendy. They were incredibly prompt to respond through email and phone call and not only did they help us plan an excellent excursion but they also suggested other «must sees» during our vacation.
At the start of our adventure with Ethan and Wendy which included fly fishing and hiking, they were on time, full of energy, and made sure we had everything we needed to have a comfortable and FUN day! The word «passion» does not start to explain their commitment to their «adventurers» as well as their love for their state of Oregon.
Ethan is a master fly fisher who helped both my boyfriend and I with much patience and guidance which lead to us catching 6 fish and enjoying every minute of our experience.
After refueling with a delicious homemade lunch by Wendy, we were led on one of the most beautiful & lush hikes along the riverside!
Ethan & Wendy’s love for nature and Oregon was so inspiring that my boyfriend and I changed our trip originally headed into the city of Seattle and continued on our journey exploring Oregon’s 7 wonders that Ethan & Wendy helped map out for us.
My boyfriend & I are looking forward to a future excursion with Ethan and Wendy! We would highly recommend Adventures Across Oregon, you will not be disappointed and perhaps inspired as we were!

This was my first time fly fishing, I couldnt be happier with my experience. Ethan knows his stuff! He was very knowledgeable and patient. We had a great day fishing. I would highly recommend one of their experiences!

I’ve personally used AAO 3 times now and all I can say is FANTASTIC! The locations, expertise, gear, food, are all World Class — but what tops it all off is Wendy & Ethan. They are most gracious stewards of their environment and their clientele — which quickly become their closest friends. They truly make you feel like you are the only people that matter in the world! Thank you for a great time — glad we were able to pull off another successful trip together and I look forward to many more!

What an experience my fiancé and I just had with this company! We were wisked away in their AAO van which was comfortable, clean and full of snacks. Our trip was recommended to us by Ethan and Wendy based on their knowledge of what WE wanted to get out of the trip. It felt completely customized for us.
Our adventure was to Elk horn mountain range to Anthony lake which we had never been to before and it was stunning! Once there, we were completely catered to in a way that we have never experienced before. They had all the equipment ready to go for us. In our particular trip we wanted to do some fly fishing and hiking. Ethan couldn’t promise us we would catch any fish, but he did give us all the knowledge needed for what the fish would most likely be feeding on. To our surprise we ended up catching so many fish that we lost count. When we returned from fishing, we had a warm, delicious meal ready for us. Wendy and Ethan always seemed to know what we wanted before we did.
One of the most memorable meals was eating some of the rainbow trout we had just caught that day and their incredible take on s’mores, the best ever!
The next day we decided to go hiking up Gunsight mountain and saw tons of wild life. AAO were very accomidating to us along the way informing us about the area. After experiencing this place we have decided we will be returning to this area again.
Their enthusiasm is contagious and their love for the outdoors and Oregon is undeniable. Our trip with AAO made us fall in love with our home state all over again.
We highly recommend anyone looking for an incredible week in Oregon to book and adventure with AAO, it will be an experience you’ll never forget!

If I could give infinite stars I would give it to AAO! Ethan and Wendy are definitely excellent hosts and great people all around. From the initial contact with Ethan, it was already a pleasant experience. They were very easy to work with and very accommodating with our requests. We wanted a fly fishing adventure and had a unique request to cook any fish that we caught. Ethan and Wendy made it happen. During the adventure, they had all the necessary gear, food, drinks, and even extras to make the experience a truly enjoyable one. Ethan was very patient with us as it was our first time fly fishing. He was so diligent and determined that we would not leave without catching any fish and we were successful. Wendy prepared a very lovely meal for us and she was constantly attentive to our needs. They even took pictures and sent them to us afterwards. Aside from the fishing experience, we really enjoyed Ethan and Wendy’s company. They are wonderful people and their positive outlook in life is definitely reflected in their work. We would contact AAO again for any adventures in Oregon and highly recommend them for anyone seeking knowledgeable guides whose aim it is for everyone to enjoy the experience.

This is by far the best outdoor adventure I’ve ever experienced. To put that into perspective, over the last 20 years, I’ve been on many fly fishing trips throughout Montana, and several lake fishing trips throughout Montana and California. The highlight of the trip is the energy you feel as a result of the heart and soul that Ethan and Wendy put into the planning and the execution of all the details. Without being pretentious, Ethan and Wendy are fun, educational, righteous, borderline spiritual, and stewards of the wonders of nature. Their extensive preparation and good vibes allowed us to kick back and enjoy the fishing, the adventure, the wilderness, and the good times. Ethan is incredibly patient and a great teacher, helping me improve my technique and my chances for catching a fish. I caught 4 rainbow trout and 2 whitefish in the Deschutes River, and Ethan was always right there to take photos and GoPro video to capture the moment. The next day we fished a lake near Grass Valley while floating in a pontoon self-​propelled by wearing fins. If you’ve never fished like this before, you really have to try it. It’s the most amazing feeling to be ‘floating in the water’ while you have a 20″ fish pulling your line; sometimes you let this pig run, and it’ll swim clear across the other side of the lake. We were the only ones on this incredibly beautiful and pristine lake and our back drop was a clear view of Mount Hood.
Ethan and Wendy have thought of every detail, and they listen to their customers tastes in order to personalize the experience. One example is that Ethan overheard I enjoy Yerba Mate, and the next day, Ethan played the role of the Cebador (a version of a Barista), and came equipped with a cured gourd, and bombilla, fresh Yerba Mate, and hot water in the thermos, just in time for a quick pick me up after a long morning of fishing. Talk about Feeling the Good Energy!!! Another example is that on the way to the lakes near Grass Valley, we spotted a deer and her two baby fawns, and we stopped to watch this springtime rare sighting.
I only met Ethan one other time, and this was in a Corporate setting. He and Wendy exceeded all my expectations. Ethan is extremely knowledgeable about fly fishing, the wilderness, Wendy makes tasty lunches and ensures you always have drinks and snacks to keep you satisfied. If you’re lucky, she’ll make her homemade banana chocolate chip muffins and chocolate chip cookies.

All I can say is Wow! AAO has it figured out. You get picked up from the airport, driven to the hotel, dinner is booked and you get a nice hotel room. Then you get two awesome days of fishing, one on the Deschutes and one on a lake near Grass Valley, Oregon. Despite the fact I only caught two fish, this is the best guided trip I have ever had. Great job Ethan and Wendy!