04/05/2026
As a graduation challenge, the G12 students of Wild Man Waldorf School went to Da Pa Jian Shan. Usually, hikers finish the trail in 3 days, but we planned it for 5 days. Because we wanted to learn about the mountain and not just finish the hike as fast as possible, tired and without meaning.
Our training began long before. We were running, doing squats, and weight training. We also went to Chai Shan, Banping Shan, and Weiliao Shan to train.
This was definitely the first challenge we had to overcome—the challenge of overpowering our minds.
That hiking is more about willpower than anything else.
Students also had many deep conversations about nature and themselves. This hike was not very steep, but with such heavy weights, our bodies were aching. Since there was nobody else at the cabin that night, we all felt at home and very comfortable. We cooked, ate, shared our moments from the day, and after some stories and laughter, went to bed.
During this day, a very mystical realization happened. The mountain seemed to be answering our prayers and wishes. We all decided to make a wish. Some people had a concrete wish, others a subconscious one.
The next day, we climbed higher on the way to Da Pa. When we reached halfway, we saw people coming back, complaining about the bad weather and saying they couldn’t see Da Pa clearly. The weather was very cloudy and misty, and it could start raining anytime. At that moment, we remembered that Da Pa answers prayers. We wished for good weather and a safe hike. Mystically, the sun came out after half an hour. We decided to visit Da Pa the same day, and yes, we had a very good view—if not the best—of Da Pa and Shao Pa. Our belief strengthened.
However, the biggest challenge was yet to come. After being so exhausted, we had to walk past Da Pa, which was terrifying, and then Shao Pa, which was dauntingly challenging. Students were scared, exhausted, and low in confidence. At this time, teachers helped boost their confidence and supported them in every possible way. The biggest challenge was to conquer fear, control ourselves, and act rationally. This hike taught everyone a lot, and on the way back, we all emerged victorious over ourselves.
The next morning, we opened the cabin doors to absolute mist. When we reached the bottom of the mountain, we saw some bags lying there and wondered who they belonged to. After hiking a bit further, we met the group they belonged to. We realized that they (16 of them) were about to stay in the same cabin we had planned for. The place could accommodate about 20 people, but we were more, and both teachers and students had the thought of reaching 15K first and snatching the place.
Students forgot about their original plan for the day and rushed. They had planned to sing and record at the top of the mountain, but even that was done in a hurry. They hiked down quickly without stopping to observe the nature they had been enjoying before. There was only one goal in mind: reach 15K as fast as possible and secure the place.
This way of thinking was correct. Was it ethical to take the place from fellow hikers Why couldn’t we share the place, communicate, or even sleep outside?
That was a moment of realization. We all agreed and returned to our original plan and attitude.
That night, we all cooked together, ate, and had meaningful conversations. Eason and Sean camped outside and let others sleep in the cabin. It was cold and uncomfortable, but they showed true bravery.
On the way, Chloe twisted her foot and couldn’t walk properly. She was in pain but decided to continue. We divided her weight and let her carry a lighter bag. Later, she twisted the same foot again and was in even more pain. She showed great bravery and walked all the way to 15K herself. That day, she walked about 5 km with a sprained ankle.
On our last day of the hike, we started hiking at 4 in the morning. It was dark and a completely new experience for all of us.
We drank from waterfalls, collected trash, carried heavy weights, listened to birds along the way, saw Honoki forest and other forests, and felt the changes in weather, temperature, and biology with altitude. However, the most important thing we learned was to believe in ourselves.
In the end, we all emerged as different people, with more confidence in making the impossible possible. It was not the end of the trip, but the beginning of a new journey. We now carry more belief and confidence within us.
G12 Teacher Yash
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G12畢業挑戰
走進大霸群峰，走向自己
十二年級的學生，踏上了大霸尖山，作為畢業挑戰。
一般大多以三天完成的路程，我們選擇用五天走完。
因為我們並不想「完成一座山」，而是想真正走進山裡、走進自己。
#出發之前，挑戰已經開始
晨跑、深蹲、負重訓練，一次次走上柴山、半屏山、尾寮山。
即便如此，第一個需要跨越的，不是山，而是內心的聲音。
#山教會我們的第一件事：意志力
「登山，最重要的不是體力，而是意志。」
第一天路途不算陡峭，但負重讓身體開始抗議。
然而，也正是在這樣的步伐中，我們開始學習：在山徑之間，談論自然、談論自己。
那一晚，我們煮飯、分享、笑著入睡，像回到一個簡單而完整的家。
#山的回應：當我們開始相信
這一天，我們開始有了一種難以言說的經驗：
彷彿這座山，在回應我們。
一個個願望，以不同形式被回應。我們開始學著許願，也開始相信。
#面對未知：恐懼與信念的交界
第三天，天氣不穩，雲霧壟罩。許多山友下撤，說看不見大霸，我們也一度動搖。
但在山中，我們想起了這幾天的經驗，於是我們再次許願：希望天氣放晴，平安登頂。
半小時後，陽光出現。
那一天，我們看見了大霸與小霸最清晰的樣貌之一。
#真正的挑戰：不是山，而是自己
真正困難的，是之後的路。疲憊之下，還要跨越令人畏懼的地形，恐懼、體力、信心，全都在動搖。
老師們陪伴著學生，一步步走過。
我們學習的不只是前進，而是：
如何在恐懼中保持清明，如何在混亂中做出選擇。
那一天，每個人都跨越了一部分的自己。
#價值的選擇：我們要成為什麼樣的人
第四天，我們面臨另一個不同的考驗。
當得知山屋可能不足時，大家一度急著趕路、甚至想搶先佔位。原本的節奏被打亂，連原定的歌唱與紀錄，也變得匆忙。
直到老師停下大家，問了一個問題：
「我們，真的要這樣做嗎？」
那一刻，我們重新選擇。選擇回到原本的步調，選擇尊重他人當晚，我們一起分享山屋、煮飯、交談。
競爭，轉化成了連結。
甚至有學生主動睡在戶外，把空間讓給他人。
#真正的勇氣，是在困難中仍然前行
這一天，Chloe扭傷了腳。
她承受著疼痛，走了約5公里的山路。
我們分擔她的重量，她則承擔自己的選擇。
這不是逞強，而是一種深刻的勇氣。
#帶著改變，下山
最後一天，我們在清晨4點出發。
黑暗中行走、在瀑布取水、撿拾垃圾、感受高度與氣候的變化。我們看見的不只是風景，而是整個世界的脈動。
但最重要的，是我們開始相信自己。
這不是結束，而是開始
當我們走出山林，每個人都不再是原來的自己。
有人跨越恐懼，
有人建立信心，
有人學會承擔，
有人學會選擇。
這趟旅程，並不是結束。
而是帶著更深的信念與力量，
走向人生下一段旅程的開始。
12年級晨光班導師 Yash
