>>2710637>- it's a physical challenge to a lot of people. For someone who is used to office life, driving everywhere and home, just walking a lot is an endurance challenge with all the pain and reward that comes with it.>- when done with others it's a way to bond. Rarely will you have as much time to talk with friends as you will on a hike and over time naturally you'll talk about deeper and more meaningful topics than you would normally. The shared perception of overcoming a challenge helps further with bonding.I like to go fast and my friends can't keep up.