eBike vs traditional bike comparison

Hey everyone!

Been thinking a lot lately about the e-MTB vs. traditional mountain bike debate, especially after a gnarly 20-mile ride with some serious elevation gain last weekend. My buddy was on his analog enduro bike, and I was on my full-suspension e-MTB. While he was absolutely gassed by the end, I felt like I could do another loop!

It got me wondering – for those of you who've ridden both extensively on technical trails, what are your honest thoughts? Do you find the e-MTB genuinely enhances the experience by letting you ride more, or does it take away from the "purity" of the ride? I'm curious about your experiences on climbs and descents specifically.