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Originally Posted by Greg  I can see that. I'm not a speed freak even on skis though. I really enjoy the sense of "peace" you get while hiking once the endorphins kick in. Natural high. There's also nothing like spending a few nights in the backcountry. I used to hike and backpack a lot during my teens and 20's. Need to get back into it. The problem is I cash in so many chips to ski during the winter, it's not an easy thing to pull off. |
I wouldn't necessarily call myself a speed freak either, but the feeling is different. The easist way I could put it is:
Hiking is like walking around an amusement park. Yes just strolling around can be fun, checking out the scenery etc. Skiing is actually getting on the rides.
Don't get me wrong, I like to get out in the woods in the summer, enjoy camping etc, but for me, the enjoyment doesn't come close to being at the beach on a day with huge waves.