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After his divorce in 2016, Zavean Carpenter needed a reset — so he booked a flight and started climbing. What began as a way to process a hard chapter turned into a decade-long tradition: every time Zavean visits a new country, he doesn't just explore the culture, food, and people — he hikes to that country's highest peak.
In this episode, Zavean joins me to talk about how this ritual took shape, what it's taught him about grief, resilience, and starting over, and how a single hike can become a lens for understanding an entire country. We cover his ascents in Ireland, Scotland, England, and the Czech Republic, the logistics of researching and summiting peaks in unfamiliar terrain, and why highpointing has become as much a personal practice as a travel bucket list.
**In this episode:**
- How Zavean's post-divorce trip in 2016 became the start of a decade-long tradition
- Standout climbs: Ireland, Scotland, England, and the Czech Republic to name a few!
- Advice for solo travelers looking to build their own meaningful travel ritual
**Perfect for listeners who love:** solo travel with purpose, hiking and highpointing, adventure travel after major life transitions, and turning personal growth into a lifelong tradition.
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