This summer in Montreat was a bustle of activity as usual. For the wilderness ranger staff, the aftermath of Helene meant one of the busiest summers in a long time as they focused on trail maintenance and recovery. Dozens of volunteers have also helped to rebuild the trails since the storm and, thanks to their combined efforts, we are happy to report that every trail is now open except for the Harry Bryan Trail. While we have accomplished much in the last year, work is still ongoing. Additional maintenance is needed in order to ensure that certain trails are both …
