Center for Learning and Investigation in Mountain Backcountry Ecosystems

Expeditionary Science Trips

Multi-day, science-intensive, adventure trips (7-12 grade)

Custom Science Programs

Meet the science standards with hands-on activities (K-12)

Portable Planetarium Shows

Take a virtual trip into your subject matter (K-12)

What is CLIMBE?

CLIMBE is an Environmental Training and Research Center providing a variety of fun, informative, and enriching programs for individuals and groups, including:

  • Summer Expeditionary Science Trips for 7th-12th grade students (age 12-18): Multi-day, science-intesive, adventure trips in the mountains of Western North Carolina.

  • Year-round Custom Science Adventures for your K-12 private group: At your location or ours, we provide a unique environmental learning experience for your students.

  • School-year Portable Planetarium Programs: "We Bring Space to Your Place" and take your K-12 students on an in-house journey through the universe.

CLIMBE is a public outreach of the Outdoor Education Department at Montreat College.  Contact Us with questions. We hope to serve you in the near future!