Why is it fun to suffer?

Why can I curse the elements in one breath, then glorify them mere seconds later?

Why do I push my physical/mental limits for recreational purposes?

Why does a backcountry outing stick in my mind for months?

Why do we climb a mountain to ski down, when 1/2 mile away people are riding chairs to the top of 2 world class resorts?

Why?

This is why:

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