Scouting Notes from Haiti: The Road to Marmelade

Gonaives to Marmelade—In parts of Haiti, distance is measured in time, not kilometers. An easy drive of 45 kilometers may consume hours. Roads erode and form into wash boards that will shake out your teeth. Pot holes run deep […]

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Lessons from the Waldo Canyon Fire

Colorado Springs, Colorado—In preparation for the GO Adventures Men’s Retreat, two weeks ago my sons and I took a pre-retreat scouting trip to Colorado. We checked out Woodland Park, hiked a couple of trails and stayed at Cathedral Ridge […]

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Scouting Notes from Haiti: The Road to Psalm 23

Titanyen, Haiti— For first time guests to Haiti, the road trip north on National Route 1 from Croix-des-Bouquets to Gonaives is one of the more unique aspects of a visit. And for many different reasons.
Let’s begin with the highway. […]

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Scouting Notes from Haiti: Finding the Run

Croix-des-Bouquets, Haiti—For two days in May, the GO Adventures team combed the back roads outside Croix-des-Bouquets near The GO Project’s Jumecourt Inn. We were in search of the route for the first organized trail run in Haiti planned for […]

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Scouting Notes from Haiti: Baggage Claim

Port-au-Prince, Haiti—Landing in Port-au-Prince for the first time is a powerful experience. The heat, sights, sounds and smells are distinct and unmistakable. Neither good nor bad, this is, simply and beautifully, Haiti.
Within 30 minutes of stepping off of the […]

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