Nature is well-known for having a optimistic impact on psychological well being.

But Wānaka building employee Glen Thurston is taking the treatment to new heights.

Well earlier than daybreak, Thurston takes on Corner Peak close to Lake Hāwea.

Poor psychological well being was one thing that occurred to him so it’s not the one mountain he has needed to climb in his life.

“Six years ago, I really hit rock bottom and it was a real turning point in my life.”

While working in building, the 44-year-old battled despair that had constructed up over many years.

“I ended up making those changes and life is great! I’ve come out the other side.”

One main instrument within the toolbox – nature.

“When I get in the mountains, it’s like me meditating,” he instructed 1News.

“I get in the now and answer any problems or any thoughts that go through my head and just feel really good when I get home, I’m reset.”

Now, he is an advocate for others. Taking locals up with him on the climb and an opportunity for them to get no matter subject they’ve off their chest.

Mates in Construction additionally champion psychological well being within the building sector and had been blown away by Glen’s efforts.

“When I heard what he was climbing and the number of times I thought that absolutely fantastic,” spokesperson James Sendall mentioned.

On Sunday it was Glen’s final climb – 53 days straight.

That is identical variety of individuals, on common, who take their very own life yearly within the building sector.

“That’s too many,” mentioned Thurston.

Thirty-five locals had been concerned in his remaining trek – the most important group to come back up since his close to two-month journey started.

His spouse, Jen, has been overwhelmed by his achievements and is wanting ahead to no extra 2.30am alarms earlier than he heads out his every day climb.

“The support that he has over the last, well, since he started has been incredible.”

Glen’s boss, Bryce Dunlop, from Dunlop Builders took on the height on Glen’s first day.

“I think Glen’s story has made a huge impact to the construction industry because he’s one of us.”

1News requested him: 53 days, you’ve got performed it, how do you are feeling?

An exhausted however very upbeat Glen mentioned he was “overwhelmed to be honest”.

In whole “325 people have come up” to the summit over that point.

But Mates in Construction mentioned there’s extra work to do to help each other.

“Specifically in construction we are losing on average… one per week but that is an average,” mentioned Sendall.

“It just further goes to show that we need to keep pushing this message and keep empowering every individual.”

Glen’s recommendation: “It’s a very simple task of just talking to people, real simple, and listening, that’s it.”

To get again on observe whereas climbing a few of life’s hardest mountains.