They really are! I've brushed against these climbing communities before and long been drawn to go (for many reasons haven't). Why is this? Why does it seem like this attracts chill people?
Lately I've realized I need to get back into some sport again, whether that's pick-up soccer, racquetball, climbing or something... Good for the soul. Too old for hockey now, I think lol.
Many of the traits of childhood are wonderful and you should cling to them. Sense of wonder and curiosity, goofiness, don't take yourself too seriousky, adventure, physicality, etc.
I think I get what you're saying, that sometimes one wonders if relative to some of your peers of you're "achieving" enough. That's a trickier question because some introspection from this is good.