'Alpine Divorce': Exploring the Viral Term for Partner Abandonment in Mountains

The term 'Alpine divorce' refers to an alleged practice where one partner abandons the other in remote mountainous areas, often during hikes, exposing them to harsh conditions. Though widely discussed on social media recently, the concept is largely fictional and not a recognized legal process. Its origins trace back to an 1893 short story by Robert Barr, which depicted a grim scenario in the Swiss Alps. Online discussions include personal accounts and expressions of concern about this troubling behavior.