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CamperBob on Dec 7, 2010 | parent | context | favorite | on: Everest is littered with dead, exposed bodies

How about just running a marathon instead?

How about just taking whatever drugs are necessary to stimulate the same neurotransmitter production?

wyclif on Dec 7, 2010 | [–]

I'm a big fan of inexpensive hobbies that allow me to keep both feet at sea level.

amethyst on Dec 7, 2010 | | [–]

Surfing?

dasil003 on Dec 7, 2010 | | | [–]

It's unclear whether you're in favor of recreational drug use for this purpose.

wyclif on Dec 7, 2010 | | | [–]

I was referring to nothing more recreational than hiking and guitar playing, trust me.

bhickey on Dec 7, 2010 | [–]

Climbing has the benefit of making you look good.

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