True Crime: The Alpine Divorce Phenomenon

Curious Cat - where science & supernatural collide · Jul 3, 2026 · 1h 5m · transcript

There's a trend that you might not have heard of until now, men guiding women on a hike, then losing them. Or worse.

Let's get into it.

The situation regarding women going missing or being abandoned by male hiking companions—often referred to as the "Alpine Divorce" trend—has gone viral on social media. It involves male partners abandoning or storming ahead of female hikers, leaving them vulnerable to extreme environments. Tragic incidents have even resulted in manslaughter convictions

1. The "Alpine Divorce" Phenomenon -

The Trend: Women have shared stories on platforms like TikTok detailing…