Northern Lights Rock and Ice (802-316-3300) located "outback" at The Essex Resort & Spa offers adventure recreation and team development services that include outdoor rock and ice climbing walls and rock climbing pinnacle, dual 450 ft zip wires, and a unique universally accessible team Challenge Course and off-site rock and ice guiding. We serve families, companies, students and athletes of all ages and abilities. Our staff has over 45 years of combined experience in leading team development programs, leadership training and recreational adventures

The Northern Lights Rock and Ice Experience

Northern Lights Rock and Ice is a new, unique and exciting outdoor challenge and leadership facility unlike anything else in the North East.  We are open year round for reservations. Our Mobile Me Gallery has great photos of NLRI programs and adventures. Whether you are an individual, family, group, school, company, or sports team we have an empowering experience that will enrich your life and/or work place long after you leave NLRI. 

Families and Friends

Have fun playing together, bonding and socializing.  We have birthday parties, family, and wedding group packages available. Whatever your ability level is, we have something for you.  Take an adrenaline pumping walk on our "High on Life" challenge course, exhilarate your senses with a cargo zip, rock and ice climb on our Pinnacle or "L" walls, kids love to play on our Rainbow play set and some folks enjoy just watching from our covered patio or our Aurora Tower Observation Deck.  Click here to see our Recreational Rates.

Corporations, Business Groups and Sports Teams

Enrich and strengthen your team with a variety of  “True Team” experiences.  Programs at NLRI are planned around your teams' dynamics and goals. All programs are customized and expertly facilitated to provide your group a challenging True Team experience. We offer many programs that are rich in experiential learning, team process and goal setting; they optimize the value of "The True Team" experience.  Please call NLRI CEO Chris Bacon (802-318-8443) for group and corporate information and pricing.

Tour Groups

Enhance your tour with a half or full day experience at Northern Lights Rock and Ice.  We begin with low element activities that challenge and get the group up and moving.  Then move to the high challenge course for either our “High on Life” or our “Zip and You’ll Zip Again” Adventure.  Upon your group’s request we have rock and ice climbing options available.

School, Scout, Youth and College Groups

work and bond together. We facilitate the natural exuberance of youth with an active and creative program.  We listen and work with teachers and leaders to assess the learning outcomes and goals of each group. Our staff is experienced in both youth and adult experiential learning processes; we provide leadership, team development and recreational services for small and large size groups.  Please call NLRI CEO Chris Bacon (802-318-8443) for school, scout, youth and college group information and pricing.

NLRI is located directly behind The Essex Resort and Spa; they offer great packages and deals for clients of NLRI.  The Essex Resort and Spa will assist you with your accommodation and spa package information.  Between a challenge at NLRI and the comfort of The Essex Resort and Spa, your vacation, group or company retreat will be completely extraordinary!