Dr. Will White: Guiding Men Through Life’s Transitions

With over 30 years of experience helping men navigate life’s pivotal transitions, Dr. Will White is a trailblazer in combining personal development with the transformative power of nature. He holds a Doctorate of Arts in Leadership and a Master’s in Social Work, equipping him with the tools to guide men through challenges, growth, and reinvention with purpose and clarity.

Will’s approach draws from a career as diverse as it is impactful. As co-founder of Summit Achievement—an internationally renowned program that integrates outdoor adventure and personal development—he understands the balance between pushing limits and finding space for reflection. His background in private practice, hospital settings, and mental health clinics has given him a deep understanding of the unique challenges men face in times of transition, and how connection—to self, others, and nature—can catalyze true transformation.

Will’s personal journey has also shaped his philosophy. During a life-changing year in the 1990s, he traveled the world, summiting mountains and meditating in a Buddhist monastery. These experiences reinforced his belief that resilience and clarity come in moments of intentional pause, away from the noise of daily life. Now, as the founder of White Mountain Adventure Institute, Will creates retreats tailored to help men reconnect with their inner strength, realign their purpose, and forge the next chapter of their lives.

Why Work with Will?

  • He’s a trusted expert in guiding men through life’s transitions, with a proven record of helping them find clarity and direction.

  • His retreats are not therapy—they’re immersive, results-driven experiences designed to renew strength and purpose.

  • With a unique blend of academic expertise, practical wisdom, and a deep passion for the outdoors, Will provides an unparalleled space for men to grow, connect, and thrive.

Join Will in the White Mountains and discover how adventure, connection, and reflection can transform your life.

Take the First Step
Are you ready to reset, refocus, and rise to your next chapter? Connect with Will today to learn how the White Mountain Adventure Institute can help you rediscover your purpose.

 
Will White is a nationally recognized practitioner, researcher, and speaker on the history of adventure and wilderness therapy.  He received his Master of Social Work degree from the University of Denver and his Doctorate in Leadership from Franklin Pierce University. His dissertation is the first in-depth chronicle of the history of wilderness and adventure therapy.  He contributed a history chapter to the book Adventure Therapy: Theory, Research, and Practice.  He is the author of the book, Stories from the Field: A History of Wilderness Therapy.  He is also the host of the podcast, Stories from the Field: Demystifying Wilderness Therapy. He has been profiled in Outside, the Today Show as well as Beautiful News.As co-founder of Summit Achievement, Will has helped to establish Summit Achievement as the premier adventure therapy program in the Northeast for teens.He is a passionate advocate for the use of wilderness/ adventure therapy as a catalyst for change. He has taught Adventure and Wilderness Therapy classes at Plymouth State University for almost two decades.Will lives in Northern New Hampshire with his lifelong partner and sons.

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