Climb 2 Recovery delivers a year-round, UK-wide programme of fully funded climbing and mountaineering courses for wounded, injured and sick veterans. Our support bridges the gap between clinical recovery and life beyond it—helping veterans regain confidence, purpose and community in a safe, inclusive environment.

We offer a structured pathway of progressive opportunities, from introductory sessions to advanced expeditions and professional qualifications. Courses run every month across the UK, with all food, equipment, accommodation, instruction and insurance provided—so members can focus entirely on their own journey.

We are an affiliated club of the British Mountaineering Council and a recognised provider for Mountain Training UK. Our instructors are among the most experienced and professional in the UK—deeply skilled at creating safe, welcoming spaces for challenge, reflection and growth. Their trauma-informed approach is grounded in compassion and care; they meet members exactly where they are, never demanding or expecting more than someone is ready to give.

Safety and safeguarding are at the core of everything we do. While we are not a clinical or therapeutic service, we work within a clearly defined remit to support recovery as safely and effectively as possible—never straying into areas that require professional therapeutic or medical care. Where a member requires support beyond our programme we have a clear set of policies and procedures to enable this with external organisations in a collaborative, transparent and constructive way.

Many of our members continue their journey with us long term—becoming peer mentors, volunteers, or progressing to formal outdoor qualifications. And many take the confidence they build back into their families, friendships, and wider communities. In many ways, Climb 2 Recovery enables our members to ‘continue their Service by other means’, creating a powerful positive ripple effect far beyond our membership. Because what we offer isn’t just a course—it’s a way back into life.