Camine conmigo: Travesía El Retiro–Fredonia, cuando caminar se vuelve medicina
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TL;DR
- The El Retiro to Fredonia route is a demanding 40-kilometer trek averaging 14 hours, featuring diverse terrain from misty forests to muddy paths.
- The author undertook the journey as a personal and spiritual act of processing grief after her grandfather's death, describing it as a form of 'medicine' and 'moving duel'.
- The trek involved a group of 27 people guided by Almas Nómadas, led by Víctor Garzón and Jeyner Cano, who emphasize ritual and connection.
- Key elements of the journey included observing nature, such as centipedes, ladybugs, hummingbirds, fungi, and rhinoceros beetles, and experiencing a stunning sunset over the Antioquian landscape.
- The author highlights that the trek is as much a mental challenge as a physical one, requiring patience, self-negotiation, and the ability to set small goals.
- Recommendations for the trek include not underestimating the distance, training, carrying a headlamp, energy food, appropriate gear, respecting the environment, and hiring local guides.
- The technical details of the El Retiro-Fredonia traverse classify it as high-extreme difficulty (5/5), with significant elevation changes and varying weather conditions.