What is an 'Alpine Divorce'? The chilling viral breakup trend that is shocking social media
dharasuta
Sunday, March 1, 2026
A chilling new trend called 'Alpine divorce' is spreading online. It describes abandoning a partner in remote mountains during a hike. This dark concept, inspired by a 19th-century story, has resurfaced on social media. People are sharing stories of betrayal and survival in the wilderness. The trend highlights fears of isolation and abandonment in modern relationships.