Dan Horseman

Outdoor Adventure Director

Rooted in a lifelong connection to the Appalachian Mountains, Dan is originally from North Georgia and has called the Asheville area home for over a decade. Before joining Falling Creek, Dan was already dedicating his life to empowering youth and guiding outdoor experiences, working as an adventure guide for a local nonprofit, a certified professional life coach, and as the adventure therapy director for a residential treatment center for high school students.

Dan is a Certified Professional Life Coach (CLCI), ACA L4 Whitewater Kayak Instructor, AMGA Single Pitch Instructor, and Wilderness First Responder. He is also trained in Swiftwater Rescue, is a Wilderness Lifeguard, and is a Leave No Trace Trainer.

His favorite way to spend an afternoon is paddling down a river—whether tackling a whitewater kayaking adventure or enjoying a more relaxed family canoe trip with his wife and their two boys. As an avid outdoorsman, Dan also finds time to rock climb, ride bikes, and hike. In 2013, he completed a through-hike of the Appalachian Trail.

Dan’s passion for outdoor adventure and sharing it with future generations is what brought him to Falling Creek, in addition to the love he has for camp’s culture and community. Dan is a compassionate coach and mentor who believes that each individual can unlock their full potential through facing new challenges, and exploring what those experiences teach us about ourselves.