Replying to What makes you HAPPY?

So I come to you, NS, and ask you fellow skiers...... How does skiing relate to happiness for you personally? Or what about skiing makes you happy?

My friend and I are in an intro honors class that is called Exploring Happiness. We were asked to pick a topic that you can relate to happiness. Obviously, for both of us being skiers, we picked the topic of Thrill-seeking and how it relates to someone feeling happy. We are then going to focus on skiing specifically. That is why I need your help, NS, in giving us some information that we will compile as best we can.

I would really appreciate if you guys could give some serious, meaningful and in-depth answers. For example, "it's fun" wouldn't be the most helpful answer.

Thanks!