I’m often asked, “Aren’t you afraid to hike alone?” or “What’s so special about hiking?”

These are a few quotes I like, that for me, relate to hiking the trail and help answer those questions. I apologize for not giving proper credit to all the authors, but I honesty don’t know who they are.

“Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.” Helen Keller

“Pain is inevitable. Misery is an option.”

“I do because I can. I can because I want to. I want to because you said I couldn’t.”

“The most important thing to have along with you in a survival situation is a positive mental attitude.”

“Walking forces us to travel at a pace that allows contentment to catch up with us.”

“Sit ringside and watch God work His majesty at sunset.”

“You are gonna die, no question about it. The question is are you gonna live?”