Zane was raised in Helena, Montana, where his parents fostered in him a love for the outdoors before he could even walk. Living in the Northwest has offered him tremendous opportunities for backpacking, climbing, skiing, and exploring the world around him. This time spent outside has led Zane to be passionate about conservation and education. Zane is a graduate of the University of Montana, where he studied Ecology and Wilderness Studies. Most recently, Zane has worked for Outward Bound, leading sea kayaking and mountaineering expeditions, but is excited to join Teton Science Schools and share the many phenomenal places of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem with others.