A Few Famous Quotes to Inspire Your Next Adventure

It can be easy to get busy with work and life, to get into a rut, and stop making time for the outdoors, hiking, and adventure. These famous inspirational quotes are perfect for snapping yourself out of the daily grind and getting outside.

Jack Kerouac On Priorities

“Because in the end, you won’t remember the time you spent working in the office or mowing the lawn. Climb that goddamn mountain!” — Jack Kerouac

Anatoli Boukreev On the Value of Mountains

“Mountains are not stadiums where I satisfy my ambition to achieve they are the cathedrals where I practice my religion.” — Anatoli Boukreev

Henry David Thoreau on the Woods

“I took a walk in the woods and came out taller than the trees.” — Henry David Thoreau

Roberto Assagioli on Certainty

“There is no certainty, there is only adventure.” — Roberto Assagioli

John Muir On Work Life Balance

I am losing precious days. I am degenerating into a machine for making money. I am learning nothing in this trivial world of men. I must break away and get out into the mountains to learn the news!” — John Muir

There are hundreds of other quotes we could have included, if you have a favorite we missed, share it in a comment. And be sure to checkout our tips from a first time backpacker for ideas for your next adventure!