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>ascent, constantly ask yourself why you do this to yourself
>reach summit
>amazing view, feel of accomplishment, filled to the brim with endorphins (alternatively: ride down through the best powder)
>get farther and go faster every time
>Oh right, that's why
>hot and humid as fuck
>reach tree line
>cool breeze
>step outside front door in january, 6:30 am, -20°C, crystal clear air, 0% humidity, sun shine
>take deep breath
>leave ski lift
>hike up 20m
>other side of the mountain, not a single tourist (or anyone else), completely untouched fresh snow
>get out early in the morning
>leave city
>stay in the mountains all day
>don't see a single person (but dozens of various animals) until I get back
>mfw feels like this every week for years and years and years
