Sharing this trip with old and new friends enriched every moment, whether we were laughing in a tree house, smiling through the steam of the hot tub, reviewing life’s issues on the hikes, or daring each other to jump and then sharing the accomplishment afterward. In this amazing landscape, far from cell phones and spreadsheets, we let our true selves show, revealing new facets of our friendships. "The best part about these trips is the people you meet and the many experiences we share," said Danielle, who'd traveled from London to join the group.