Why do we keep skiing, despite the crowds, the cost, and the unpredictable conditions? Spend an entire day on a chairlift and you\u2019ll find out. Outside contributing editor Gloria Liu rode up and down (and up and down\u2026) a lift at Truckee\u2019s Northstar California Resort, talking to fellow skiers and snowboarders about the many hassles and challenges to enjoying a day in the mountains\u2014and what makes all the effort worth it, at least some of the time.\nThe\xa0Outside\xa0Podcast\xa0is made possible by Outside+ subscribers. Learn about the many benefits of a subscription and sign up now at\xa0outsideonline.com/podplus.