Nicole Benter

Lead Mentor

Nicole Bentor loves to share her delight for life. With 20 years of experience working in experiential education (Outward Bound and Yosemite Institute) and leading organizations, such as the Sierra Business Council in the Sierra Nevada, she is passionate about making a positive impact. Nicole loves to learn and grow. She holds a master’s in business and sustainability, a master’s in teaching (plus two teaching credentials), and a Bachelor of Science. Passionate about balanced and healthy living, she also is a certified integrative holistic health coach, optimal living coach, and has studied compassionate communication. At a young age, Nicole became hooked on outdoor adventure and sharing it with others, as she realized its power to provide challenge, joy, achievement, and a powerful vehicle for personal growth and discovery. Nicole loves to spend time with her two young girls and husband, biking, climbing, back-country skiing, and jumping in alpine lakes.