Why You Should Go on a Trek After a Break Up
I went through a breakup last summer sandwiched between two challenging hiking trips. The first, a series of day hikes on the Italian portion of the Tour du Mont Blanc, put some big life decisions into perspective for me. The second, post-break-up, was a five-day trek around Peru's nearly 21,000-foot Mt. Ausangate. It showed me that everything would be OK.
It's hard to say exactly what it is about trekking that's so grounding and healing. During a serious trek, any given moment might feel exhausting, impossible or overwhelming. But somehow, when you weave all those moments together, even a trek with awful weather or altitude sickness or the toughest hill you've ever climbed can become a beautiful, even life-changing, experience in retrospect. And there's no denying how hiking, which relies so much on your inner-resolve and resources, can also serve as a reset button and reminder that you can get through anything on your own. It's an especially important reminder if you've just spent months, or years or even decades seeing yourself as part of a couple.
You know the saying that time heals all things. I'm pretty sure nature helps speed it up. Whatever it is you’re going through right now, these hikes and trekking trips will help you find clarity and move forward.
