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A Space for Transformation: The Story Behind La Vida’s New Barn
by Chris Peters | December 9, 2025 | Adirondack Expeditions, Base Camp, Featured, Staff Stories | 0 Comments
La Vida Goes to China
Oct 6, 2016 | Staff Stories
By: Nate Hausman Photos By: Amber and Nate Hausman Pushing yourself out of your comfort zone, striving to “be here now” and focusing on choosing our challenges wisely are mantras that La Vida sherpas continually share while leading expeditions. For Amber and Nate...
Creation, Community, and Facing Your Fears- What These Students Learned on Their La Vida Expedition
Jun 2, 2016 | College Expeditions
Written By: Jonathan Chandra, Carter Reynolds, Hannah Fleth, and Rosalind Keeley Compiled By: Amber Hausman This past May La Vida Expedition was the first of many life-changing trips that will happen this summer. I'm continually blown away at how God uses the...
La Vida Serves at the Open Door
Mar 29, 2016 | Staff Stories
Gordon College recently received 462 financial gifts from the Giving Tuesday campaign. As an incentive for giving, Gordon matched these gifts with 462 hours of service to the local community. Nate and Amber have been serving at the Open Door in Gloucester for the past...
From Gordon College to Ghana: Serving for the U.S. Peace Corps
Mar 16, 2016 | Staff Stories
By: Roland Griggs, Gordon '15 This past October, I found myself stepping off a plane into a new world and a new stage of my life. I had just finished my bachelor's degree in biology at Gordon followed by a summer in the Adirondacks leading trips for La Vida when I...
Reflections on My Time in the Adirondack Leadership Program
Jan 28, 2016 | Adirondack Expeditions
By Amelia Luke, 2015 ALP Participant The Adirondack Leadership Program opened my eyes to many things. It opened my eyes to see God and his creation, myself, and the greatness in other people around me. In the months following my trip, I have viewed the world in a...
La Vida and Gordon Alumni Serve as New Caretakers at Barr Camp in Colorado
Jan 15, 2016 | Staff Stories
By Ashley Miller, Gordon '13 You would be hard pressed to find a Sherpa who paddled the Raquette River and cannot remember meeting caretaker Gary Valentine. For many, Gary provided a much needed uplifting conversation as well as delicious popcorn – stumbling upon his...