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First of five
WWU students set eyes on sacred mountain peaks across the world
Situated at the heart of its own outdoor paradise, Walla Walla University has a unique understanding of the great educational value of God’s creation.
This summer, a group of 20 students and sponsors traveled to Greece to climb Mount Olympus and learn from the culture and history of the iconic peak.
“There are tremendous spiritual, mental, and physical benefits to getting outside into beautiful places, doing hard things with good friends,” said Darren Wilkins, vice president of student life. The group not only summited Olympus but also spent time exploring Athens, Chania, and the island of Crete.
The inaugural trip is the first of five annual summer trips which will take students to Mount Ararat, Kilimanjaro, Fuji, and Sinai. Each mountain is held sacred by different people groups and provides unique learning opportunities for those who study and experience them.
