From custom challenge courses and rock climbing at Gordon College to multi-day backpacking or canoeing expeditions in the Adirondacks of New York and the White Mountains of New Hampshire, La Vida offers a broad range of outdoor programs for Gordon students, youth, families and a wide variety of groups. These experiential learning environments foster character and leadership development to prepare you to contribute to the greater good in your community and the world. Our MISSION is to catalyze character formation, cultivate community and develop servant-leadership skills in individuals, groups and organizations through outdoor experiential education.