I did the stairway to heaven in hike in Hawaii. Started when it was still dark. It was exhausting, but in many ways it felt mind opening. Certain physical exper

I did the stairway to heaven in hike in Hawaii. Started when it was still dark. It was exhausting, but in many ways it felt mind opening. Certain physical experiences build neural connections that you can't get any other way. Just being in a position to slip and die will make you alert and releases adrenaline, and you need to focus. Regular mountain climbers are probably different humans. Plus the views were spectacular.