by rachelh777 | Nov 6, 2018 | Adirondack Expeditions, Staff Stories
Story by: Taylor Bradford, La Vida Intern From backcountry guiding to frontcountry advising, La Vida Sherpas have continued to seek and create communities throughout the academic year. “This is a place that I see a ministry opportunity,” said Electa Sutton ‘21,...
by Amber.Hausman | Sep 27, 2018 | Adirondack Expeditions
By: Colin, Peter and Patrick McGinn Photos By: Amber Hausman Jill (Townsend) McGinn (‘94) completed her first 12-day La Vida trip just before the start of her freshman year at Gordon—28 years ago. This past July, her husband, Patrick, and their two sons, Colin (16)...
by Amber.Hausman | Mar 29, 2018 | Adirondack Expeditions, Staff Stories
Pastor Tuck Knupp and the First La Vida Patrol by Rich Obenschain In February, I had the chance to interview Pastor Tuck Knupp who was on the first La Vida patrol in 1970. Tuck and Steve Oliver took part in the first eastern Young Life training program which was...
by Amber.Hausman | Jul 16, 2017 | Adirondack Expeditions, Staff Stories
Story by: Amber Hausman Photos by: Sara Golden La Vida has developed a longstanding relationship with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) over the years. We are big users of the Adirondack State Park, so when the opportunity arises, we...
by Amber.Hausman | Jan 9, 2017 | Adirondack Expeditions
By Charlotte Charek, 2016 ALP Participant I’m not much of an outdoorsy individual. I’m far more likely to “camp” next to a woodstove with a good book. However, going on the Adirondack Leadership Program was one of the best decisions I’ve made, as there are so many...
by Amber.Hausman | 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...
