Jason is the Wilderness Coordinator and instructor for the new Montreat Wilderness School program. This program offers day-long or overnight classes for school groups or youth groups interested in learning more about the environment, outdoor skills, or leadership. Check out the class options and rates on our site.
Jason will also be posting regular updates of what's happening in the Montreat wilderness. Let us know what you think!
The woods are quieter now; the bustle and excitement of the conference season is behind us. Summer is beginning to wane here in the mountains of Montreat. The squirrels haven’t yet begun their frenzied winter gathering and water snakes still sun themselves on rocks by the stream. While the hills retain their verdant hue, the nights have begun to cool and the violent thunderstorms of summer have given way to the steady drizzles of autumn.This transitory period makes for great morning and evening hikes. The woods still retain all the vibrancy of summer but the heat of July and August has moved past. It is a time of anticipation and reflection. So take a walk up to Rattlesnake Rock, or just walk along the stream below Potts Cove Gap. Soak in the final days of summer in Montreat and prepare for the majestic colors of autumn.
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Jason Nanz comes to Montreat from Roanoke, VA. He is a 2006 graduate of Roanoke College, an Eagle Scout, long-time Montreat Ranger and a highly experienced outdoorsman.Jason can be reached at montreatwilderness@gmail.com
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