Character over Comfort

The "Adirondack Experience" never disappoints, rain or shine. I've just finished reading a collection of Adirondack Lean-to Journals and one contributor offers the following scripture as to why the challenges of a backcountry trip are so satisfying:

We rejoice in our sufferings because we know that suffering produces perseverence, perseverence, character; and character, hope. Romans 5:3-4