I was born in Colorado, at the feet of the Rockies, and the mountains are absolutely in my blood. I totally get you. I feel most myself when in the mountains. The ocean is a close runner-up. Also, it sucks doing anything in bare hands in -25. I can't really buckle/unbuckle my kids in their carseats with gloves on, and yesterday morning my fingers were so cold! lol. But yes, this. Just beauty, trees, quiet. Love it! :)