Outdoor Leader Training Institute Winter 2026
Registration now open for Winter 2026 OLTI!
Time & Location
Dec 13, 2026, 8:00 AM EST – Dec 17, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly, 84 Blue Ridge Circle, Black Mountain, NC 28711
About the Event
Outdoor Leader Training Institute (OLTI) by 2nd Nature TREC
The OLTI is intended for anyone taking others into the outdoors including: college and university students, formal and non-formal educators, volunteers and parents/guardians.
We specialize in developing unique, relevant and customized trainings for anyone interested in facilitating outdoor experiences.
Descriptions for the 3 individual trainings are below. You can register for 1, 2 or all 3 ($50 discount when registering for all 3; Use Coupon Code: All4Certs).
These training hours will count towards the EE certification through the state of North Carolina (https://www.eenorthcarolina.org/certification).
***CLICK "Read More" for details about each training and lodging***
Tickets
Wilderness First Aid
SOLO Southeast Wilderness First Aid Instructor: Paul Stonehouse
From $290.00 to $335.00
$290.00
+$7.25 ticket service fee
$335.00
+$8.38 ticket service fee
Day Hike Leader/ LNT Level I
Day Hike Leader/ LNT Level I Combo Course Instructors: B. Daniel; A. Bobilya; P. Stonehouse
$385.00
+$9.63 ticket service fee
Night Hike Leader Training
Night Hike Leader Training Instructor: Brad Daniel
$90.00
+$2.25 ticket service fee
Double Occupancy Room
This ticket reserves a shared space for two people. Please select the quantity based on the number of nights you plan to stay (for example, choose 3 for a three-night stay).
$80.00
+$2.00 ticket service fee
Single Occupancy Room
This ticket reserves a single-occupancy space for one person. Please select the quantity based on the number of nights you plan to stay (for example, choose 3 for a three-night stay).
$160.00
+$4.00 ticket service fee
Cottage Lodging (Haralson)
This ticket reserves the Haralson Family Cottage cottage accommodating up to six people. Please select the quantity based on the number of nights you plan to stay (for example, choose 3 for a three-night stay).
$300.00
+$7.50 ticket service fee
Cottage Lodging (Purser)
This ticket reserves the Purser Family Cottage cottage accommodating up to six people. Please select the quantity based on the number of nights you plan to stay (for example, choose 3 for a three-night stay).
$300.00
+$7.50 ticket service fee
Total
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