Rock Climbing & Rappelling with Adventure Recovery

Join The Lighthouse Recovery Services and Adventure Recovery for an afternoon of connection, challenge, and outdoor adventure at Whitestone Cliffs in Connecticut. This event is designed for current clients looking to step outside of their comfort zone, build confidence, and experience recovery through movement, teamwork, and shared experience in nature.

Participants will take part in a guided hiking, rock climbing, and rappelling experience led by the Adventure Recovery team. Whether this is your first time climbing or you have previous outdoor experience, the focus is on participation, encouragement, and enjoying the experience together.

Event Details

Date: Friday, May 22nd
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Whitestone Cliffs
Register Here 

Transportation Options

Participants may:

• Depart from the Men’s Residence at 12:00 PM
• Or meet directly at Whitestone Cliffs in Plymouth, CT at 1:00 PM if driving separately

What to Expect

The afternoon will begin with a moderately steep but short hike up to a scenic viewpoint. Once the group reaches the climbing area, the Adventure Recovery team will set up climbing anchors and safety systems before guiding participants through multiple climbing and rappelling routes.

This experience is intended to encourage personal growth, trust, resilience, and community through healthy outdoor activity. Climbing naturally challenges communication, problem-solving, and confidence, making it a powerful experiential recovery activity.

No advanced climbing experience is required.

What to Bring

Please come prepared with:

• Good hiking shoes or trail shoes
• Comfortable, non-restrictive clothing
• A water bottle

Why Adventure-Based Recovery?

Outdoor experiential activities can play an important role in recovery by helping individuals reconnect with themselves, build confidence, and strengthen peer relationships in a healthy environment. Activities like hiking, climbing, and rappelling also provide opportunities to practice mindfulness, overcome fear, and experience accomplishment outside of a traditional clinical setting.

At The Lighthouse Recovery Services, we believe recovery is strengthened through connection, structure, community, and meaningful experiences that support long-term personal growth.

Reserve Your Spot

Space may be limited for this event. Current clients interested in attending should connect with staff for additional details and coordination regarding transportation and participation. Register here.