Valhöll Fin del Mundo by UTMB: un viaje con trascendencia espiritual
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Valhöll Fin del Mundo by UTMB es considerado el evento de trail running más épico de la Patagonia. Muchos atletas asisten en busca de experiencias deportivas con transcendencia espiritual. Este artículo analiza el proceso espiritual que puede vivirse durante su asistencia. Para ello, se implementa una metodología cualitativa a través de la realización de un relato etnográfico, el cual se compone de historias breves. Estas son construidas con la aplicación de una autoetnografía, que utiliza notas de campo, entrevistas etnográficas y fotografías, además, se aplica la práctica reflexiva y un modelo de desarrollo espiritual en el autoetnógrafo. Los resultados demuestran que el evento puede contribuir significativamente al desarrollo espiritual de los participantes de forma interpersonal por medio de la convivencia con la comunidad de deportistas, e intrapersonal al experimentar momentos de alegría, una conexión con la naturaleza y el alcance de la trascendencia y el propósito personal, influyendo en el bienestar de los corredores.
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