eBike vs traditional bike comparison

Hey everyone!

Been thinking a lot lately about the eMTB vs traditional mountain bike debate, especially after a recent ride up some gnarly local climbs. I've got a traditional enduro rig, and my buddy just picked up a full-suspension eMTB. While I was grinding out the ascents, he was practically cruising!

It got me wondering – for those of you who've ridden both extensively on technical singletrack and long, steep climbs, what are your honest thoughts? Do you feel like eMTBs open up more trails or just make existing ones easier, and do you ever miss the pure physical challenge of a traditional bike on those big days out? Keen to hear some real-world experiences!