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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
Lessons Learned from a Weekend in New Hampshire
Nov 18, 2015 | Discovery
By: Chris Perednia, First-Year Student at Gordon College Being human means always encountering something new and unforeseen, and that is certainly not a bad thing. Whether it be untapped knowledge, undiscovered places, or unique perspectives, there is always something...
Highland Express Trip to Mt. Major
Nov 17, 2015 | Adventure Pursuits
The weekend of November 7th was a busy weekend for Gordon College! Three sports teams participated in Commonwealth Coast Conference Championship games, but it was also an exciting weekend for fall hikers on campus. This year, La Vida is partnering with Gordon’s...
The Morning Rhythms of La Vida
Jun 30, 2015 | Base Camp, Staff Stories
We asked Sam Craig, one of our staff members this summer, to share his thoughts on life at base camp and also to share some of the photos he's taken since the beginning of the summer. Here is what he has to say: At 5:40am... In the early morning, dim light filters...
May Expedition from the Sherpa’s Perspective
Jun 1, 2015 | College Expeditions, Staff Stories
The May College Expedition went really well! Celebration was a beautiful time of worship and hearing how God moved in the lives of these students. Below is just a glimpse into what was experienced these 12 days. Mountain 1, Joel and Richelle The first days proved...
La Vida Through The Eyes of May Support Staff
May 27, 2015 | College Expeditions, Staff Stories
Summer is officially here and we are near the end of our first College Expedition! Students headed up to La Vida's Base Camp on May 17th and 18th and today is the second day of their "solo" experience. They return to Base Camp tomorrow and we will get to hear about...
Staff Highlight on Scott Dimock
Mar 26, 2015 | Staff Stories
La Vida, A Visionary Idea Back in 1969, a Young Life leader from Northern Virginia named Scott Dimock was challenged to go on an Outward Bound trip in Colorado led by Jim Kielsmeier. He and John David Borgman, also a Young Life leader, went along and while on that...