“To achieve a relationship with the land, one must travel on foot or by canoe and camp under nature’s canopy. Even those of us who do are often in so much of a hurry that we see and feel very little. Too often it is the destination that matters and not the journey itself.” – Bill Mason
“There are lessons in life that can only be learned through fairly massive deviations from our normal, comfortable routines. These lessons alter our perspective on life and better equip us to deal with life’s unforeseen challenges. They can sharpen our optimism and generate a deeper appreciation for the simple things in life.” – Jared Campbell, the 16th finisher of the Barkley Marathon
Courage is not defined by the absence of fear. Fear is natural. Courage is what happens when a person is afraid, but does what needs to be done anyway.