How is a hike "invigorating", if you need mechanical assist to do it? You don't have to climb a mountain. You can have a walk in the local park.
I love cycling. Even without electric assist I find using mechanical advantage invigorating.
No one is forcing an exoskeleton or ebike on you. Why can’t you be happy for the people whose mobility it improves? What have you lost by their gain?
It lowers the barrier for entry, doesn't prevent effort
There is also quite a lot in between “climb a mountain” and a “walk in the local park”.