(i) The experience changes you completely. One who has been to the mountains is never the same again.
(ii) Man takes delight in overcoming obstacles. The demonstration ot endurance, persistence and will power in overcoming great difficulties is delightful.
(iii) Mountains are nature at its best. The beauty and majesty of the mountains pose a great challenge tor a climber.
(iv) The going was difficult but the after-effects were satisfying. Climbing the mountains was difficult, but reaching the summit was a feeling of satisfaction and deep fulfillment.
(v) The physical conquest of a mountain is reality a spiritual experience. The act of making a physical conquest of the mountain is actually a conquest of the mountain within, which gives a deep satisfaction and is spiritual.