Trip to Skywalk

3 April 2022Owen S, Whittall ‘22

On March 9th, Mr Carr’s Human Geography class joined Mrs Amiel’s Contemporary Indigenous Studies class on a trip to the Malahat Skywalk. Students were excited to get the day off of class to visit a great view, and experience, at the Skywalk.

The Skywalk was far more than just a walk in the sky, as it was led by Malahat’s best: James guided us through the beautiful environment that is Vancouver Island and thoroughly explained the activity of the unique animal species that inhabit the surrounding areas, including and not restricted to newts, bears, snakes, and many different bird species. He also talked about the communication behaviors that trees have, due to the mycelium (Funghi branch) that runs underneath the roots of trees, and that they participate in a symbiotic relationship when they transfer nutrients to each other.

Another highlight of the skywalk was the 32-meter viewing deck that contains a slide taking you all the way to the bottom; it was where many students had to face their fears. Julian E, went into the day with a “vicious fear of heights,” and walked away with just a “strong fear of heights.” Glad to see the improvement there, as Julian faced his fears.

Ultimately, the day was a success and I think that it is safe to say that people enjoyed themselves, in particular, Taiyo from Whittall described it as a “great place to appreciate nature.”

Despite the cold, the views were terrific, especially at the altitude we were at. And I, for one, am very glad that this trip took place. Thanks to Mrs Amiel, Mr Carr and James for making it happen.

Owen S, Whittall ‘22

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