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A Farewell Letter from Nate Hausman

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It was the spring semester of my first year at Gordon College. I found myself walking to the basement of Frost Hall to visit the La Vida office and speak with Rich Obenschain. Contemplating a change in my major, I had discovered a newfound passion for creating fun,...
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A Tribute to Scott Dimock

Oct 27, 2017 |

by Rich Obenschain This past summer, La Vida lost one of its founders, Scott Dimock, a long time advisory council member and great friend and mentor to Rich Obenschain who brought La Vida to Gordon College. Scott was one of those friends like Jonathan was to King...

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Book Review: Where You’ll Find Me

Oct 27, 2017 |

Where You'll Find Me By: Ty Gagne Book review by: Bryn Clark Wilderness adventure (and misadventure) narratives are a dime a dozen. Since the massive success Into Thin Air and its step-sibling Into the Wild it seems to me that a new saga is published each week. Many...

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La Vida Center Summer Update

Oct 27, 2017 |

Adventure Pursuits: This summer was a busy one for Adventure Pursuits. From April through August, we welcomed over 30 groups to our challenge course on campus and over 2200 people! We had a few groups return for annual visits including the National Student Leadership...

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La Vida in China Continues

Oct 9, 2017 |

La Vida has continued their partnership this year with The Hutong and Concordia International School of Shanghai by offering the second La Vida trip as part of Concordia's educational travel component. This year the trip was led by Joel Cox '16 who has served the La...

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Spring Break Adventure in Ecuador

Apr 13, 2017 |

By: Kristin Mello '18 I have had many adventures at Gordon, but my biggest one was a mission trip to Ecuador this spring break with the Wood Fellows, chapel staff, and Abby Stroven, Director of Adventure Pursuits and Rock Gym at La Vida. While in Ecuador, we had the...

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