Interesting, I never wear headphones when skiing or mountain biking–both are such social activities for me that it really makes no sense. Always stopping and chatting after a section of a run or trail, or chatting while riding up a lift.
Even when skiing or riding alone, the sounds of both sports are definitely part of my enjoyment. The rush of wind, the sound of a perfectly (or poorly) carved turn, listening to my equipment. They're such deep flow experiences that music would be a distraction.
Walking around the city or riding BART? I welcome the distraction from the noise and the mass of people. At work? Music covers the talk around me and allows me to focus on what I'm doing.
I definitely enjoy music without headphones when working in the garage or the yard, usually with a portable bluetooth speaker.
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