Mountain SustainabilityGrades 7-12
Our Mountain Sustainability Program invites students to explore mountains as connected, living systems — shaped by geology, water, climate, and life.
Set in the unique subalpine environment of Sea to Sky Gondola, students investigate how mountains are formed, how they change over time, and how these changes affect ecosystems and communities. Through hands‑on activities and observation, they explore topics such as weather, glaciers, biodiversity, and water systems.
Students build their understanding through direct experience — observing, questioning, and making connections — while considering how different people value, use, and share mountain spaces.
At its core, the program asks:
What do mountains mean to you — and how should we care for them together?
Developed in collaboration with leading mountain research organizations, this program connects real‑world science with student learning, and encourages thoughtful decision‑making about the future of mountain environments.
