Outdoor Adventure
Respond Courageously to Adversity
Adventure at a Glance:
LIFT adventures equip you to respond with courage and perseverance as a Christian in the world of the 21st century. Through the various, adventurous excursions you’ll go on, you’ll learn how to overcome obstacles with the tenacity it takes to press on through them. LIFT believes that growth comes best from adversity, and that’s why you’ll be taught how to face challenging situations, confront the unknown, and make difficult decisions when it gets hard.
What You’ll Learn
How to gain courage as a Christian in order to persevere in hard times - rely on the strength and joy of the Lord when you have nothing left to give.
Understand how to grow from adversity - it takes going through it to learn how to overcome it.
How to face your fears - on the climbs or in the water, you have to rely on each other instead of facing it alone.
Learn to lead well and encourage your team - step up even when you’re exhausted and hungry to lead your team to success.
What You’ll Experience
What it takes to become a team in hard situations - help each other adapt to the surprising scenarios you’ll run into and lean on each other’s strengths and weaknesses when you’re struggling to find your way.
Realize your strengths and confront your weaknesses - adversity draws out the potential within you that’s needed to experience well-rounded growth.
Experience the majesty and glory of God together - among panoramic vistas, powerful waterfalls, serene summits or fields, and even watching rain fall down the mountain.
The ways you psychologically and physically overcame difficulty - you gain the learning tools it took to overcome hardship and are able to apply it to the future.
Types of Adventure
More than a hiking trip, it’s a wilderness laboratory
that teaches you to tackle your fears and embrace your strengths.
Hiking & Backpacking
Hike or backpack with your team through the beautiful, remote areas of the Adirondack mountains. You’ll have to use your wilderness knowledge and tools to help you find your way. Trips vary between day trips and overnight trips.
Snowshoeing & Backcountry Skiing
Enjoy God’s beautiful creation as you worship Him among snow-covered pines, fields and mountains while exploring the trails on several winter LIFT trips.
Rock Climbing & Caving
Receive in-depth training and develop competence with technical gear to provide safe and fun experiences in the Adirondacks.
Whitewater Rafting
Experience the power of God’s creation as your team rafts down the challenging rapids of the Hudson Gorge.
Canoeing
Enjoy a multi-day canoe trip on some of the many hundreds of wilderness lakes and rivers in the Adirondacks.
Explore Another Key Area of LIFT
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Christian Community
Learn more about yourself in a safe and Christ-focused community that is on the same journey as you are.
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Servant-Leadership
Learn who you are as a leader through classes, excursions, and serving our conference and summer season members.
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Academics
Take advantage of earning college credits through coursework framed to help you grow within three main areas of your life: intellectually, spiritually, and physically.
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Professional Development
Develop an unparalleled professional skillset through mentorship, coaching, job shadows, resume seminars, and more!
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Missional Living
Develop a missionally-minded perspective through urban, regional, and international mission work.
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Outdoor Adventure
Learn specialized outdoor skills while overcoming challenges, taking risks, and making decisions during your wilderness excursions.
