Outdoor Orientation is a multi-sport, outdoor adventure program that uses the wilderness as the classroom. Over the course of six days, you will have opportunities to climb, hike, camp out and experience some of the best whitewater in the South.

Why Outdoor Orientation?

This program is designed to give you a head start on building connections with your new Montreat Community.
Get to know your surroundings and learn about opportunities for outdoor adventures at Montreat.
Have fun while completing challenges and pushing yourself to learn the true meaning of character.

Who Should Attend? - Any new student who wants to:

Build connections and friendships with other students, staff, and Faculty.
Try some new things and get acquainted with the natural beauty around Montreat.
Learn more about yourself, others, and God.

What's the area like?

Montreat’s campus borders the Pisgah National Forest.
World-class rock climbing and whitewater paddling are within minutes of campus.
Montreat College is a 14-mile hike from the highest point in the eastern United States – Mt. Mitchell.

Program Leadership

Montreat College has been offering wilderness programs for over 30 years.
Your instructors are committed to providing as safe and exciting a learning environment as possible, however, an element of risk exists on wilderness trips and is an integral component of teaching methodology on this course.
Your instructors are trained not only in the technical skills you'll participate in, but also in the areas of group development and engaging discussions.

All operations on National Forest System Lands are authorized under Special Use Permit by the Pisgah National Forest

To reserve a place on Outdoor Orientation please print off and return the required forms:

College Medical Form – This may be submitted directly to the Nurse or to Backcountry
Assumption of Risk Form
Application Form
$100 deposit – this is non-refundable unless we deny you acceptance into the program. The balance will be due 7 days before the program, but you are welcome to pay in full when you submit your deposit.

All materials should be sent to:

Backcountry at Montreat College
PO Box 1267
Montreat, NC 28757
backcountry@montreat.edu

Phone: 828-669-8012 ext. 3406
Email: backcountry@montreat.edu
P.O. Box 1267
Montreat, NC 28757

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