Hikers are a strange bunch. They willingly subject themselves to burning lungs, aching muscles, and blistered feet—then call it "fun." Not immediately fun, mind you. Type 2 and 3 fun comes later, after the suffering ends. The misery morphs into something else entirely: accomplishment. Pride. Perhaps even joy. It's a twisted paradox that keeps outdoor enthusiasts coming back for more. The worse the experience, the better the story. And who doesn't love a good story?
Why We Love Hiking: Exploring Why It's Type 2 or Type 3 Fun
Pain transforms into pride: Why hikers voluntarily endure burning lungs and blistered feet for a bizarre form of delayed gratification. The worse the suffering, the better the story.
Mar 29, 2025
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