Western North Carolina attracts outdoor enthusiasts from all over the world. Christ School is situated minutes from whitewater rivers, formidable mountains, and miles of trails, including the Appalachian Trail. Forests and meadows comprise most of the school's nearly 500 acres. The pristine land serves as a classroom and training ground for the varied activities of the Outdoor Program.
Emboldened by months of intense training, Walker Edens ’25 and Grey Edens ’25 gave it their all Saturday in the kayaking hotspot of Columbus, Georgia. Walker qualified for the K1 junior men’s national team by placing third at the USA Freestyle Canoe/Kayak World Championships Team Trials. Grey will be the U.S. team’s first alternate by virtue of his fourth-place showing.
Hand-eye coordination is clearly not a struggle for Colin Breiter ’25.
The sophomore from Morganton, N.C., emerged as the overall champion of the Western North Carolina Disc Golf Association High School League’s fall season which ended Sunday on Christ School’s course.