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77 Beautiful Journey Quotes & Captions To Inspire An Inner Awakening

Searching for some words to accompany your own journey? I’ve compiled the best list out there of the most beautiful journey quotes to inspire and uplift you…

Maybe the most famous quote about journeys that millions across the globe know is from Lao Tzu.  The ancient Chinese philosopher once said, “a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” And since then, adventurers, journeyers and wanderers have passed on their own journey inspiration. 

Whether your journey is a metaphorical or literal one, you will love my list of the best journey quotes that are guaranteed to lift you up and propel you forward. 

These are the 77 best journey quotes.

The Best Journey Quotes 

You may recognize a number of these quotes about journeys, as they come from the minds of some of the greatest individuals throughout history. These writers, leaders, musicians and adventurers understand the power of a life changing journey. 

1) “If you can’t fly, then run, if you can’t walk run, then walk, if you can’t walk, then crawl, but by all means keep moving.” – Martin Luther King Jr. 

2) “the road of life twists and turns and no two directions are ever the same. yet our lessons come from the journey, not the destination.” –  don williams, jr., 3) “the best part of life is to decide to make the journey through life like a best selling book. tell a fantastic story when you are ready to tell others how you did it. make sure life the best story ever written through a journey filled with overcoming obstacles, taking risks, and continuing to develop.” – catherine pulsifer, 4) “we are travelers on a cosmic journey, stardust, swirling and dancing in the eddies and whirlpools of infinity. life is eternal. we have stopped for a moment to encounter each other, to meet, to love, to share. this is a precious moment. it is a little parenthesis in eternity.” – paulo coelho.

5) “If ever there was a metaphor to illustrate the importance of the journey over the destination, it is life itself. For everyone who departs from birth is destined for death, so the journey IS life. Savor it!” – Michele Jennae

6) “life is a journey, and if you fall in love with the journey, you will be in love forever.” – peter hagerty, 7) “the secret of getting ahead is getting started. the secret of getting started is breaking your complex, overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one.” – mark twain, 8) “it is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.” – ernest hemingway.

9) “To finish the moment, to find the journey’s end in every step of the road, to live the greatest number of good hours, is wisdom.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

10) “our battered suitcases were piled on the sidewalk again; we had longer ways to go. but no matter, the road is life.”  ― jack kerouac, 11) “in order to complete our amazing life journey successfully, it is vital that we turn each and every dark tear into a pearl of wisdom, and find the blessing in every curse.” – anthon st. maarten, 12) “this thing we call life is not a destination with an end but a path down which we continue to journey as long as we can breath. life is to be lived not squandered or to give away waiting for the end to close upon us.” – byron pulsifer.

13) “Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant.” – Robert Louis Stevenson

14) “life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “wow what a ride”” – hunter s. thompson, 15) “sooner or later we must realize there is no station, no one place to arrive at once and for all. the true joy of life is the trip.” — robert j. hastings.

Short Journey Quotes 

Quotes don’t have to be lengthy to capture the spirit of what they are trying to convey. These short journey quotes say so much with so little words. 

16) “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Lao Tzu

17) “learn to trust the journey, even when you do not understand it.” – lolly daskal, 18) “a journey is time suspended.” –  louis l’amour, 19) “take voyages. attempt them. there’s nothing else.” ― tennessee williams.

20) “I’m an idealist. I don’t know where I’m going, but I’m on my way.”  — Carl Sandburg

21) “stop worrying about the potholes in the road and celebrate the journey.” – fitzhugh mullan, 22) “life’s a journey, not a race.” – unknown, 23) “life is a journey. when we stop, things don’t go right.” – pope francis.

24) “It is good to have an end to journey toward, but it is the journey that matters in the end.” ― Ursula K. Le Guin

25) “you must remain focused on your journey to greatness.” – les brown, 26) “i tramp a perpetual journey.” ― walt whitman, 27) “the real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” – marcel proust.

28) “It’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” – Abraham Lincoln 

29) “life is about waking up. it is a journey of discovery and you’ve already bought the ticket and are sitting on the train.” – michael sheridan,, 30) “the only impossible journey is the one you never begin.” – tony robbins, 31) “without music, life is a journey through a desert.” – pat conroy.

32) “What you learn in tough times can be used in many ways to bless your personal life journey.” – Scott Gordon

33) “accomplishments will prove to be a journey, not a destination.” – dwight d. eisenhower.

Inspiring Journey Quotes  

Searching for the courage to take the first steps on your own journey? These inspiring journey quotes will light a fire under you, guaranteed to give you the courage you seek.

34) “I discovered that a fresh start is a process. A fresh start is a journey – a journey that requires a plan.” – Vivian Jokotade

35) “if you do what you’ve always done, you’ll get what you’ve always gotten.” – unknown, 36) “you don’t have to understand my journey. you just need to respect it.” – izey victoria odiase, 37) “when setting out on a journey do not seek advice from someone who never left home.” – rumi, 38) “to get through the hardest journey we need take only one step at a time, but we must keep on stepping.” – chinese proverb, 39) “you have learned a lot, but there are still lots of learning for you as you journey through life. never stop learning.” – kate summers, 40) “when you’re on a journey and you come to a wall, always throw your pack over first, because then you will be sure to follow.” – yongey mingyur rinpoche, 41) “ big things have small beginnings.” – prometheus.

42) “Life is a journey that have a lot different paths, but any path you choose use it as your destiny.” ― Ryan Leonard

43) “this is your journey, your body, your mind, and your spirit. dig deep, own it, and start doing things for you and by you.” – unknown author, 44) “as you journey down the path, don’t forget to be present moment-by-moment and absorb the beauty and richness of simply being alive.” – cary david richards, 45) “life is a journey of either fate or destiny. fate is the result of giving in to one’s wounds and heartaches. your destiny unfolds when you rise above the challenges of your life and use them as divine opportunities to move forward to unlock your higher potential.” – caroline myss.

46) “Temporary setbacks create opportunities for fresh commitment and renewal. There are seasons of sunshine as well as rain.” – T. D. Jakes,

47) “i believe that life is a journey, often difficult and sometimes incredibly cruel, but we are well equipped for it if only we tap into our talents and gifts and allow them to blossom.” – les brown, 48) “to find your confidence, get out of your comfort zone, overcome your fears, and begin the journey to discover and accomplish what you want to do with your life.” – doretha dingler.

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49) “Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter.” – Izaak Walton

50) “always say yes to new adventures.”, 51) “it is better to travel well than to arrive.” –  arthur c. custance, 52) “always take the scenic route.”.

53) “Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.”

54) “don’t listen to what they say, go and see it for yourself.”, 55) “what’s on my bucket list everywhere.”, 56) “on a hard jungle journey, nothing is so important as having a team you can trust.” – tahir shah.

57) “Travel not to find yourself, but to remember where you have been all long.”

58) “don’t spend your money on things. spend it on experiences”, 59) “leap and the net will appear.” – zen proverb, 60) “all journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.” ― martin buber, 61) “life is journey, travel it well.” – unknown.

Funny Journey Quotes 

These funny quotes about journeys are short, punchy and shine a humorous light on some of the many obstacles a journey may come up against. 

62) “Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.” – Confucius

63) “me: “i want to travel more”, the bank account: “”like, to the park”, 64) “i have panicked unnecessarily in all four corners of the globe.” – jon ronson, 65) “good things come to those, who book flights.”.

66) “A journey is like marriage. The certain way to be wrong is to think you control it.” –  John Steinbeck

67) “i crossed a time zone and i feel younger already. if i keep traveling west, i can become immortal” – jarod kintz, 68) “sometimes the road less traveled is less traveled for a reason.” – jerry seinfeld.

Celebrity Journey Quotes 

Actors, entrepreneurs, musicians and more are the minds behind these poignant celebrity journey quotes that are sure to inspire and make you smile. 

69) “The key to realizing a dream is to focus not on success but significance, and then even the small steps and little victories along your path will take on greater meaning.” – Oprah Winfrey

70) “sometimes it’s the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination.” – drake, 71) “you can handle just about anything that comes at you out on the road with a believable grin, common sense and whiskey.”– bill murray, 72) “you can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backward. so you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. you have to trust in something; your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. this approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life.” – steve jobs.

73) “The main thing that you have to remember on this journey is, just be Nice to everyone and always smile.” – Ed Sheeran

74) “you take people, you put them on a journey, you give them peril, you find out who they really are.” – joss whedon, 75) “if all difficulties were known at the outset of a long journey, most of us would never start out at all.” – dan rather, 76. “every day is a new journey for me, and i feel like, in my lifetime, i’ve been blessed to experience such a lot.” – bindi irwin, 77) “not everyone will understand your journey. that’s okay. you’re here to live your life, not to make everyone understand.” – banksy.

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40 Inspirational Quotes about Mountains – Ascend to New Heights of Inspiration and Wonder

Mountains have held my heart captive since my earliest memories, a passion passed down by my father. They stand as silent witnesses to life’s ebb and flow, embodying strength, resilience, and breathtaking beauty.

The Irish wisely caution, “Marry a mountain girl, and you wed the entire mountain,” underscoring the profound connection some of us share with these majestic landscapes.

Below, I present a curated collection of my cherished mountain quotes—each a testament to the wonder and inspiration these lofty realms evoke. May you savor these reflections that echo the grandeur of mountains. 🏔️🌄

“Chasing angels or fleeing demons, go to the mountains.” – Jeffrey Rasley

• “It’s always further than it looks. It’s always taller than it looks. And it’s always harder than it looks.” – The three rules of mountaineering

“Never measure the height of a mountain until you have reached the top. Then you will see how low it was.” – Dag Hammarskjold

“Nobody climbs mountains for scientific reasons. Science is used to raise money for the expeditions, but you really climb for the hell of it.” – Edmund Hillary

• “Great things are done when men and mountains meet; This is not done by jostling in the street.” – William Blake

“Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out going to the mountains is going home; that wilderness is a necessity…” – John Muir

• “Every mountain top is within reach if you just keep climbing.” – Barry Finlay

“It’s not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.” – Sir Edmund Hillary

• “If you are faced with a mountain, you have several options. You can climb it and cross to the other side. You can go around it. You can dig under it. You can fly over it. You can blow it up. You can ignore it and pretend it’s not there. You can turn around and go back the way you came. Or you can stay on the mountain and make it your home.” – Vera Nazarian

“And if these mountains had eyes, they would wake to find two strangers in their fences, standing in admiration as a breathing red pours its tinge upon earth’s shore. These mountains, which have seen untold sunrises, long to thunder praise but stand reverent, silent so that man’s weak praise should be given God’s attention.” – Donald Miller

• “You never climb the same mountain twice, not even in memory. Memory rebuilds the mountain, changes the weather, retells the jokes, remakes all the moves.” – Lito Tejada-Flores

“Getting to the top is optional. Getting down is mandatory.” – Ed Viesturs

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

“My father considered a walk among the mountains as the equivalent of churchgoing.” – Aldous Huxley

• “Mountains have a way of dealing with overconfidence.” – Nemann Buhl

“No matter how sophisticated you may be, a large granite mountain cannot be denied – it speaks in silence to the very core of your being” – Ansel Adams

• “In the mountains there are only two grades: You can either do it, or you can’t.” – Rusty Baille

“When the wind calls, you know, that somewhere in the mountains, it has found the answers that you were looking for. The pull of the horizon overcomes the inertia of reason…And you just have to go.” – Vikram Oberoi

• “Somewhere between the bottom of the climb and the summit is the answer to the mystery why we climb.” – Greg Child

“The violets in the mountains have broken the rocks.” – Tennessee Williams

• “May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds.” – Edward Abbey

“…by bringing myself over the edge and back, I discovered a passion to live my days fully, a conviction that will sustain me like sweet water on the periodically barren plain of our short lives.” – Jonathan Waterman

• “The mountains, the forest, and the sea, render men savage; they develop the fierce, but yet do not destroy the human.” – Victor Hugo

“Keep close to Nature’s heart…and break clear away, once in awhile, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean.” – John Muir

• “I’m a person of the mountains and the open paddocks and the big empty sky, that’s me, and I knew if I spent too long away from all that I’d die; I don’t know what of, I just knew I’d die.” – John Marsden

“How glorious a greeting the sun gives the mountains!” – John Muir

• “A lone peak of high point is a natural focal point in the landscape, something by which both travelers and local orient themselves. In the continuum of landscape, mountains are discontinuity – culminating in high points, natural barriers, unearthly earth.” – Rebecca Solnit

“Study how water flows in a valley stream, smoothly and freely between the rocks. Also learn from holy books and wise people. Everything – even mountains, rivers, plants and trees – should be your teacher.” – Morihei Ueshiba

• “Mountains are the beginning and the end of all natural scenery.” – John Ruskin

“Only if you have been in the deepest valley, can you ever know how magnificent it is to be on the highest mountain.” – Richard M. Nixon

• “This mountain, the arched back of the earth risen before us, it made me feel humble, like a beggar, just lucky to be here at all, even briefly.” – Bridget Asher

“I like geography best, he said, because your mountains & rivers know the secret. Pay no attention to boundaries.” – Brian Andreas

• “Never be discouraged. If I were sunk in the lowest pits of Nova Scotia, with the Rocky Mountains piled on me, I would hang on, exercise faith, and keep up good courage, and I would come out on top.” – Joseph Smith, Jr.

“The higher you climb on the mountain, the harder the wind blows.” – Sam Cummings

• “Distant hills look green.” – Irish Proverb

“He who climbs upon the highest mountains laughs at all tragedies, real or imaginary.” – Friedrich Nietzsche

• “In a flat country a hillock thinks itself a mountain.” – Turkish Proverb

“Each fresh peak ascended teaches something.” – Sir Martin Conway

• “Any coward can sit at home and criticize a pilot for flying into a mountain in a fog. But I would rather by far die on a mountainside than in bed.” – Charles Lindbergh

“Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, So… get on your way!” – Dr. Seuss

What is a beautiful quote for mountain?

“The mountains whisper for me to wander; their call to me is everlasting.” – Anonymous

What is a short quote for mountain?

“Over every mountain there is a path, although it may not be seen from the valley.” – Theodore Roethke

What is the best quote for nature?

“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” – Albert Einstein

What mountain teaches us?

Mountains teach us perseverance, humility, and the importance of the journey over the destination.

What is the Buddhist quote about mountains?

“Do not speak of mountains as if they are conscious beings capable of action.” – Buddhist teaching emphasizing the non-dual nature of reality.

What is the mountain Zen quote?

“You cannot see the mountain near, yet you can see the mountain far away.” – Zen proverb highlighting the paradox of perception and understanding.

Final Thoughts

As we all know, each of us interprets mountains in our own unique way, and climbing holds distinct meanings for everyone.

Mountains serve as silent mentors, whispering ancient wisdom to those who dare to ascend. Their rugged slopes symbolize life’s grand challenges, and with each step, we learn resilience. The art of bending without breaking.

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51 Meaningful Quotes About How Life is a Journey

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They say that life is about the journey and not the destination. But what does that really mean?

You’ve probably heard this line a million times before, but maybe you couldn’t quite understand what it was trying to illustrate. 

The most successful people will tell you that the process of accomplishing something is far more valuable than the end result. You learn much more from all of your experiences and encounters than you do from arriving at the destination.

Ultimately, the process is the greatest reward. The sweetest moments come when you realize that you have attained the final goal because of everything you have experienced.

You look back on the mistakes, the challenges, and everything you had to endure—but you also celebrate the fact that you faced your problems head-on. Your journey through life is what makes you human.

In this article, we share with you a list of quotes about how life is a journey . We hope that, through these words, you’ll be able to enjoy everything that life has to offer. Even more so, we hope that they will inspire you to live a more meaningful and happier life .

But before we check out our list, let’s discuss how reading these quotes can get you motivated.

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Why Read Quotes About How Life Is a Journey?

Reading these quotes can inspire you to live a better and more fulfilling life.

They are, after all, from people who have found their journeys through life enjoyable and gratifying. There’s no better way to motivate yourself than to get inspiration from people who have already lived wonderful lives.

In the same vein, these quotes can help you appreciate the gift of life. They help you realize that you only live once, so you must relish the moments you have been given.

Finally, reading these quotes can encourage you to share your life with others. You will realize that, in order to be able to live your life to the fullest, you need someone to share both your joys and sorrows with. You require companions to fully live in the moment .

Now that you know why it’s important to read journey quotes, let us check out our list!

Meaningful Life is a Journey Quotes

• “If you can’t fly, then run. If you can’t run, then walk. If you can’t walk, then crawl. But by all means, keep moving.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
• “Whatever you do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius and power and magic in it.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
• “The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.” – Tony Robbins
• “The key to realizing a dream is to focus not on success but significance, and then even the small steps and little victories along your path will take on greater meaning.” – Oprah Winfrey
• “Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant.” – Robert Louis Stevenson
• “No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.” – Heraclitus
• “Not I, nor anyone else can travel that road for you. You must travel it by yourself. It is not far. It is within reach. Perhaps you have been on it since you were born, and did not know. Perhaps it is everywhere – on water and land.” – Walt Whitman
• “The most important reason for going from one place to another is to see what's in between, and they took great pleasure in doing just that.” – Norton Juster
• “The beautiful journey of today can only begin when we learn to let go of yesterday.” – Steve Maraboli

• “Some beautiful paths can't be discovered without getting lost.” – Erol Ozan
• “For me, becoming isn’t about arriving somewhere or achieving a certain aim. I see it instead as forward motion, a means of evolving, a way to reach continuously toward a better self. The journey doesn’t end.” – Michelle Obama
• “I am no longer afraid of becoming lost because the journey back always reveals something new, and that is ultimately good for the artist.” – Billy Joel
• “Once you have traveled, the voyage never ends but is played out over and over again in the quietest chambers. The mind can never break off from the journey.” – Pat Conroy
• “Never stop just because you feel defeated. The journey to the other side is attainable only after great suffering.” – Santosh Kalwar
• “There is a strange comfort in knowing that no matter what happens today, the Sun will rise again tomorrow.” – Aaron Lauritsen
• “Sometimes it’s the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination.” – Drake
• “ Transformation is a process , and as life happens there are tons of ups and downs. It’s a journey of discovery – there are moments on mountaintops and moments in deep valleys of despair.” – Rick Warren
• “The journey is never-ending. There’s always gonna be growth, improvement, and adversity; you just gotta take it all in and do what’s right, continue to grow, continue to live in the moment.” – Antonio Brown
• “Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it.” – Greg Anderson
• “On your journey, don’t forget to smell the flowers. Take time out to notice that you are alive. You can only live one day.” – Ray Fearon

• “If my ship sails from sight, it doesn’t mean my journey ends. It simply means the river bends.” – Enoch Powell
• “It’s not an easy journey, to get to a place where you forgive people. But it is such a powerful place because it frees you.” – Tyler Perry
• “Aim for the sky, but move slowly, enjoying every step along the way. It is all those little steps that make the journey complete.” – Chanda Kochhar
• “Sometimes we make the process more complicated than we need to. We will never make a journey of a thousand miles by fretting about how long it will take or how hard it will be. We make the journey by taking each day step by step and then repeating it again and again until we reach our destination.” – Joseph B. Wirthlin
• “Your journey never ends. Life has a way of changing things in incredible ways.” – Alexander Volkov
• “Each one of us has our own evolution of life, and each one of us goes through different tests which are unique and challenging. But certain things are common. And we do learn things from each other's experiences. On a spiritual journey, we all have the same destination.” – A. R. Rahman
• “Going by my past journey, I am not certain where life will take me, what turns and twists will happen; nobody knows where they will end up. As life changes direction, I'll flow with it.” – Katrina Kaif
• “Enjoy the journey and try to get better every day. And don't lose the passion and the love for what you do.” – Nadia Comaneci

• “But it's a journey and the sad thing is you only learn from experience, so as much as someone can tell you things, you have to go out there and make your own mistakes in order to learn.” – Emma Watson
• “The seeker embarks on a journey to find what he wants and discovers, along the way, what he needs.” – Wally Lamb
• “Life is a journey that must be traveled no matter how bad the roads and accommodations.” – Oliver Goldsmith
• “The Sun will rise and set regardless. What we choose to do with the light while it's here is up to us. Journey wisely.” – Alexandra Elle
• “We may run, walk, stumble. drive, or fly, but let us never lose sight of the reason for the journey, or miss a chance to see a rainbow on the way.” – Gloria Gaither
• “Whole life is a search for beauty. But, when the beauty is found inside, the search ends and a beautiful journey begins.” – Harshit Walia
• “Not everyone will understand your journey. That's okay. You're here to live your life, not to make everyone understand .” – Banksy
• “I believe that life is a journey, often difficult and sometimes incredibly cruel, but we are well equipped for it if only we tap into our talents and gifts and allow them to blossom.” – Les Brown
• “It was being a runner that mattered, not how fast or how far I could run. The joy was in the act of running and in the journey, not in the destination.” – John Bingham
• “As you journey down the path, don't forget to be present moment-by-moment and absorb the beauty and richness of simply being alive.” – Cary David Richards
• “If all difficulties were known at the outset of a long journey, most of us would never start out at all.” – Dan Rather

• “Life is a journey of either Fate or Destiny. Fate is the result of giving in to one's wounds and heartaches. Your Destiny unfolds when you rise above the challenges of your life and use them as Divine opportunities to move forward to unlock your higher potential.” – Caroline Myss
• “I know it can be tough to imagine how to get from where you are today to where you want to be tomorrow. But I’m here to tell you that change is possible if you enter into this journey with your eyes wide open, and with real intention.” – David Hauser
• “Part of the challenge that comes with striving for success is how the entire journey comes with its own fair share of failures and disappointments.” – Rupert Johnson
• “The only thing that is ultimately real about your journey is the step that you are taking at this moment. That's all there ever is.” – Alan Watts
• “Life is a journey and it's about growing and changing and coming to terms with who and what you are and loving who and what you are.” – Kelly McGillis
• “Time is a companion that goes with us on a journey. It reminds us to cherish each moment because it will never come again. What we leave behind is not as important as how we have lived.” – Captain Jean-Luc Picard
• “I just constantly tell myself that I should be the only one to define my worth and what I'm capable of and how I perceive myself. And that I should never source that worth from other people, especially strangers on social media. They don't know who I am, the length of my journey, who I am as a person.” – Catriona Gray
• “ You have learned a lot, but there are still lots of learning for you as you journey through life. Never stop learning.” – Kate Summers

• “One of the most important things that I have learned in my 57 years is that life is all about choices. On every journey you take, you face choices. At every fork in the road, you make a choice. And it is those decisions that shape our lives.” – Mike DeWine
• “I'm different than most people. When I cross the finish line of a big race, I see that people are ecstatic, but I'm thinking about what I'm going to do tomorrow. It's as if my journey is everlasting, and there is no finish line.” – David Goggins
• “The journey matters as much as the destination. By engaging at the moment on set, I've stopped rushing and now find pleasure in the collaborative process – the characters, the costumes – rather than worrying about the finished product.” – Michelle Dockery
• “It's a life's journey of finding ourselves, finding our power, and living for yourself, not for everyone else.” – Mariska Hargitay

Final Thoughts on Life & Journey

Life is a journey, and we all take different paths.

There are those who take the road less traveled and enjoy unique accomplishments, while others go with the crowd but still end up loving the lives they’ve chosen as well. Regardless of our choices, we will all have the potential to become successful in the ways we personally define success.

We hope that these quotes inspired you to enjoy your life’s journey and make it more meaningful. Enjoy the moment and live happy!

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101 of the Best Mountain Quotes to Inspire Your Grand Adventures

What is it about mountains that encapsulates our greatest adventures and triumph? Is it their unpredictable force and unmerciful weather? Their towering, grandiose height? Their demanding presence?

Humans have always been fascinated with mountains: admiring their beauty from afar and from their summits, attempting to reach the top of even the tallest and most treacherous mountains.

Even our legendary heroes and gods live among mountains. We are fascinated with the stories and quotes about mountains, the challenges we face climbing them, their role in nature, and of course their symbol for life: our journey, struggles, and triumphs.

In no particular order, I have put together a list of the 101 of the best mountain quotes (as well as some forest and trekking quotes) to inspire you to appreciate the journey, overcome your obstacles, and summit mountains – both literally and metaphorically.

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101 Best Mountain Quotes

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1. “Without mountains, we might find ourselves relieved that we can avoid the pain of the ascent, but we will forever miss the thrill of the summit. And in such a terribly scandalous trade-off, it is the absence of pain that becomes the thief of life.” – Craig D. Lounsbrough

This adventure-inspiring quote by Craig Lounsbrough encapsulates why we love mountains. Even though climbing them is painful, difficult, and sometimes deathly dangerous, mountains teach us that there is no summit without a struggle. Life would be excruciatingly boring without challenges and thrill. And without pain, how could we know bliss? Without struggle, how could we now happiness?

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2. “In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.” –  John Muir

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3. “The mountains are calling and I must go.” –  John Muir

4. “oh, these vast, calm, measureless mountain days, days in whose light everything seems equally divine, opening a thousand windows to show us, god.” – john muir, 5. “the coniferous forests of the yosemite park, and of the sierra in general, surpass all others of their kind in america, or indeed the world, not only in the size and beauty of the trees, but in the number of species assembled together, and the grandeur of the mountains they are growing on.” –  john muir.

6. “Everybody wants to reach the peak, but there is no growth on the top of a mountain. It is in the valley that we slog through, the lush grass and rich soil, learning and becoming what enables us to summit life’s next peak.” – Andy Andrews

This is one of my favorite top of the mountain quotes , where Andy Andrews does a fantastic job encapsulating the importance of life’s journey. Sure, there is a great accomplishment in the summit, but growth and learning happen along the way. It is that growth that enables us to continue to reach our life goals.

7. “Climb the mountains and get their good tidings.” –  John Muir

8. “i’ve realized that at the top of the mountain, there’s another mountain.” –  andrew garfield, 9. “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.

John Muir talks about the importance of nature and humans’ symbiotic relationship with it a lot. I like this mountain quote because it makes me think about the importance of money in our modern world. Is that truly how we should spend our days, in the quest of making money? Or will none of this matter in the end?

For me, getting into the mountains and nature itself teaches me about what is important in life, and what I can live without. When all you can carry are your necessities, you realize how the extra stuff just weighs you down.

10. “The choices we make lead up to actual experiences. It is one thing to decide to climb a mountain. It is quite another to be on top of it.” –  Herbert A. Simon

This is another one of my favorite mountain quotes by Herbert A. Simon. It is one thing to decide to climb a mountain, but quite another thing to actually reach the summit. In other words, there is a huge difference between saying you will do something and the actions that follow; don’t just talk the talk, but walk the walk. You are your actions, not your words.

11. “Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wildness is a necessity” –  John Muir

12. “accidents on big mountains happen when people’s ambitions cloud their good judgment. good climbing is about climbing with heart and with instinct, not ambition and pride.” –  bear grylls, 13. “the special forces gave me the self-confidence to do some extraordinary things in my life. climbing everest then cemented my belief in myself.” –  bear grylls, 14. “and if these mountains had eyes, they would wake to find two strangers in their fences, standing in admiration as a breathing red pours its tinge upon earth’s shore. these mountains, which have seen untold sunrises, long to thunder praise but stand reverent, silent so that man’s weak praise should be given god’s attention.” –  donald miller.

15. “I learn something every time I go into the mountains.” –  Michael Kennedy

16. “every mountain top is within reach if you just keep climbing.” –  barry finlay, 17. “you don’t need to climb a mountain to know that it’s high.” –  paulo coelho.

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18. “I think I mainly climb mountains because I get a great deal of enjoyment out of it. I never attempt to analyze these things too thoroughly, but I think that all mountaineers do get a great deal of satisfaction out of overcoming some challenge which they think is very difficult for them, or which perhaps may be a little dangerous.” – Edmund Hillary

Ah, well said. Sure there is a lot to learn from the mountains and nature, but sometimes getting out into the mountains is simply about enjoying them. Of course, there is immense satisfaction and accomplishment from overcoming them that keeps us coming back, despite the pain, freezing cold snow and winds, and dangers along the way.

19. “It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves.” –  Edmund Hillary

I am a huge fan of this quote about mountains! Probably because I can completely relate. Conquering an adventure goal – or reaching the summit – of a mountain is about the challenges we conquer along the way. Ultimately, it’s not about setting out to conquer something else, but the internal journey, challenges, and resolution within ourselves.

20. ”Human life is far more important than just getting to the top of a mountain.” – Edmund Hillary

21. “when you go to the mountains, you see them and you admire them. in a sense, they give you a challenge, and you try to express that challenge by climbing them.” – edmund hillary, 22. “despite all i have seen and experienced, i still get the same simple thrill out of glimpsing a tiny patch of snow in a high mountain gully and feel the same urge to climb towards it.” – edmund hillary, 23. “pursue some path, however narrow and crooked, in which you can walk with love and reverence.” –  henry david thoreau.

24. “An early-morning walk is a blessing for the whole day.” –  Henry David Thoreau

25. “the secret of the mountain is that the mountains simply exist, as i do myself: the mountains exist simply, which i do not. the mountains have no “meaning,” they are meaning; the mountains are. the sun is round. i ring with life, and the mountains ring, and when i can hear it, there is a ringing that we share. i understand all this, not in my mind but in my heart, knowing how meaningless it is to try to capture what cannot be expressed, knowing that mere words will remain when i read it all again, another day.” –  peter matthiessen, 26. “over every mountain, there is a path, although it may not be seen from the valley.” – theodore roethke, 27. “may your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. may your mountains rise into and above the clouds.” – edward abbey.

This is one of my favorite quotes about mountains. To me, it means that the most amazing views – in other words, some of the most breathtaking moments – are not easy to reach. Rather, the harder the climb, the better the view.

And I think this says a lot about life. What makes reaching a goal so satisfactory are the struggles you must overcome along the way.

28. “The lake and the mountains have become my landscape, my real world.” – Georges Simenon

29. “bald as the bare mountain tops are bald, with a baldness full of grandeur.” – matthew arnold, 30. “while on top of everest, i looked across the valley towards the great peak makalu and mentally worked out a route about how it could be climbed. it showed me that even though i was standing on top of the world, it wasn’t the end of everything. i was still looking beyond to other interesting challenges.” – edmund hillary.

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31. “I slow down when hiking. The rhythm of nature is more leisurely. The sun comes up, it moves across the sky, and you begin to synchronize to that rhythm. – John Mackey

32. “the violets in the mountains have broken the rocks.” – tennessee williams.

33. “He who climbs upon the highest mountains laughs at all tragedies, real or imaginary.” – Friedrich Nietzsche

34. “nature is my springboard. from her, i get my initial impetus. i have tried to relate the visible drama of mountains, trees, and bleached fields with the fantasy of wind blowing and changing colors and forms.” – milton avery, 35. “tis distance lends enchantment to the view, and robes the mountain in its azure hue.” – thomas campbell, 36. “what would be ugly in a garden constitutes beauty in a mountain.” – victor hugo, 37. “earth and sky, woods and fields, lakes and rivers, the mountain and the sea, are excellent schoolmasters, and teach some of us more than we can ever learn from books.” – john lubbock.

38. “If the path be beautiful, let us not ask where it leads.” – Anatole France

39. “my father considered a walk among the mountains as the equivalent of churchgoing.” – aldous huxley, 40. “never measure the height of a mountain until you have reached the top. then you will see how low it was.” – dag hammarskjold, 41. “if you cannot understand that there is something in man which responds to the challenge of this mountain and goes out to meet it, that the struggle is the struggle of life itself upward and forever upward, then you won’t see why we go.” – edmund hillary, 42. “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.

43. “Mountains are earth’s undecaying monuments.” – Nathaniel Hawthorne

44. “whenever the pressure of our complex city life thins my blood and numbs my brain, i seek relief in the trail; and when i hear the coyote wailing to the yellow dawn, my cares fall from me – i am happy.” – hamlin garland.

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45. “Give me odorous at sunrise a garden of beautiful flowers where I can walk undisturbed.” – Walt Whitman

46. “reading about nature is fine, but if a person walks in the woods and listens carefully, he can learn more than what is in books, for they speak with the voice of god.” – george washington carver, 47. “the ground we walk on, the plants and creatures, the clouds above constantly dissolving into new formations – each gift of nature possessing its own radiant energy, bound together by cosmic harmony.” – ruth bernhard.

48. “Mountains are only a problem when they are bigger than you. You should develop yourself so much that you become bigger than the mountains you face.” – Idowu Koyenikan

49. “we must walk consciously only part way toward our goal, and then leap in the dark to our success.” –  henry david thoreau, 50. “i understood at a very early age that in nature, i felt everything i should feel in church but never did. walking in the woods, i felt in touch with the universe and with the spirit of the universe.” – alice walker, 51. “in my afternoon walk, i would fain forget all my morning occupations and my obligations to society.” – henry david thoreau, 52. “i think, every time i’m on the mountain, i’m just so thankful to be there.” – chloe kim.

53. “A forest bird never wants a cage.” – Henrik Ibsen

54. “climb the mountain not to plant your flag, but to embrace the challenge, enjoy the air and behold the view. climb it so you can see the world, not so the world can see you.” – david mccullough jr..

I am a huge fan of this quote by David McCullough Jr. I think it’s important to remember, you do not conquer your fears and overcome obstacles for an audience, but for bettering yourself. This is an internal journey – climbing mountains and life itself. Climb so you can see the world, not so that the world can see you.

55. “I’m always astonished by a forest. It makes me realize that the fantasy of nature is much larger than my own fantasy. I still have things to learn.” – Gunter Grass

56. “chasing angels or fleeing demons, go to the mountains.” –  jeffrey rasley, 57. “somewhere between the bottom of the climb and the summit is the answer to the mystery why we climb.” – greg child.

58. “Mountains are the beginning and the end of all natural scenery.” – John Ruskin

59. “there’s no glory in climbing a mountain if all you want to do is to get to the top. it’s experiencing the climb itself – in all its moments of revelation, heartbreak, and fatigue – that has to be the goal.” – karyn kusama, 60. “what is straight a line can be straight, or a street, but the human heart, oh, no, it’s curved like a road through mountains.” –  tennessee williams, 61. “today is your day your mountain is waiting, so… get on your way” – dr. seuss, 62. “a trail through the mountains, if used, becomes a path in a short time, but, if unused, becomes blocked by grass in an equally short time.” – mencius.

63. “You need mountains, long staircases don’t make good hikers.” – Amit Kalantri

This quote about mountains makes me laugh because – well – it’s true. Long staircases do not make good hikers, mountains do. And the same goes for anything else you do in life. If you want to be good at something, that is exactly what you need to practice.

64. “The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.” – John Muir

65. “it isn’t the mountains ahead to climb that wear you out; it’s the pebble in your shoe.” – muhammad ali, 66. “climb if you will, but remember that courage and strength are nought without prudence, and that a momentary negligence may destroy the happiness of a lifetime. do nothing in haste; look well to each step; and from the beginning think what may be the end.” – edward whymper.

67. “Life’s a bit like mountaineering – never look down.” – Edmund Hillary

68. “and if someday, my sons ask, “dad, why did you choose to climb” smiling, i’ll reply, i climbed so you could fly.” – mekael shane, 69. “the top of one mountain is always the bottom of another.” – marianne williamson, 70. “only when you drink from the river of silence shall you indeed sing. and when you have reached the mountain top, then you shall begin to climb. and when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance.” – khalil gibran, 71. “any road followed precisely to its end leads precisely nowhere. climb the mountain just a little bit to test it’s a mountain. from the top of the mountain, you cannot see the mountain.” – frank herbert.

72. “The summit is what drives us, but the climb itself is what matters.” – Conrad Anker

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73. “I take all day to climb mountains and then spend about 10 minutes at the top admiring the view.” – Sebastian Thrun

74. “men climb mountains, scale heights, venture into the unexplored to prove to other men it can be done.” – mother angelica, 75. “i’m always looking for a new challenge. there are a lot of mountains to climb out there. when i run out of mountains, i’ll build a new one.” – sylvester stallone, 76. “highest of heights, i climb this mountain and feel one with the rock and grit and solitude echoing back at me.” – bradley chicho.

77. “Man can climb to the highest summits, but he cannot dwell there long.” – George Bernard Shaw

78. “there are two kinds of climbers: those who climb because their heart sings when they’re in the mountains, and all the rest.” – alex lowe, 79. “you don’t climb mountains without a team, you don’t climb mountains without being fit, you don’t climb mountains without being prepared and you don’t climb mountains without balancing the risks and rewards. and you never climb a mountain on accident – it has to be intentional.” – mark udall, 80. “women need opportunity and encouragement. if a girl can climb mountains, she can do anything positive within her field of work.” – samina baig, 81. “if we choose to walk into a forest where a tiger lives, we are taking a chance. if we swim in a river where crocodiles live, we are taking a chance. if we visit the desert or climb a mountain or enter a swamp where snakes have managed to survive, we are taking a chance.” – peter benchley.

82. “Mountains terrify me – they just sit about; they are so proud.“ – Sylvia Plath

83. “the mountains are a demanding, cold place, and they don’t allow for mistakes.” – conrad anker, 84. “the only zen you can find on the tops of mountains is the zen you bring up there.“ – robert m. pirsig, 85. “in the presence of eternity, the mountains are as transient as the clouds.” – robert green ingersoll, 86. “if you want to train for big mountain endeavors, spend time in big mountains.” – jimmy chin.

87. “You can’t move mountains by whispering at them.” – Pink

88. “if a man walks in the woods for love of them half of each day, he is in danger of being regarded as a loafer. but if he spends his days as a speculator, shearing off those woods and making the earth bald before her time, he is deemed an industrious and enterprising citizen.” – henry david thoreau, 89. “mountains are like the great equalizer. it doesn’t matter who anyone is or what they do.” – jimmy chin, 90. “as a professional climber, that’s the question you always get: why, why, why it’s an ineffable thing; you can’t describe it.” – jimmy chin, 91. “nobody climbs mountains for scientific reasons. science is used to raise money for the expeditions, but you really climb for the hell of it.” – edmund hillary.

92. “Our peace shall stand as firm as rocky mountains.” – William Shakespeare

93. “the mainstream audience has a certain picture of what climbing is all about: man conquering mountain. but you can’t conquer a mountain, though it may conquer you.” – jimmy chin.

Jimmy Chin is a famous mountaineer, photographer, and cinematographer of the mountains. His work has helped show the world the beauty and danger found in the mountains. If anyone knows about mountains conquering man versus man conquering mountain, it’s Jimmy.

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94. “The greatest gift of life on the mountain is time. Time to think or not think, read or not read, scribble or not scribble — to sleep and cook and walk in the woods, to sit and stare at the shapes of the hills. I produce nothing but words; I consumer nothing but food, a little propane, a little firewood. By being utterly useless in the calculations of the culture at large I become useful, at last, to myself.” – Philip Connors

95. “there is no such sense of solitude as that which we experience upon the silent and vast elevations of great mountains. lifted high above the level of human sounds and habitations, among the wild expanses and colossal features of nature, we are thrilled in our loneliness with a strange fear and elation – an ascent above the reach of life’s expectations or companionship, and the tremblings of a wild and undefined misgivings.” – j. sheridan le fanu, 96. “on climbs, there is a general way we manage fear. we look at things objectively, separating out perceived risk from real risk. you can really bring down the level of fear by knowing the real risks and setting aside the others. you also know that panicking just makes things worse.” – jimmy chin.

97. “Climbing is my art; I get so much joy and gratification from it.” – Jimmy Chin

98. “may your dreams be larger than mountains and may you have the courage to scale their summits.” – harley king, 99.  “although i deeply love oceans, deserts, and other wild landscapes, it is only mountains that beckon me with that sort of painful magnetic pull to walk deeper and deeper into their beauty.” – victoria erikson, 100. “over every mountain, there is a path, although it may not be seen from the valley.” theodore roethke.

101. “When the sun is shining I can do anything; no mountain is too high, no trouble too difficult to overcome.” – Wilma Rudolph

So there you have it! 101 of the best quotes about mountains to inspire you to get outside, learn something about yourself, and conquer your fears! Climbing mountains aren’t just about reaching the summit but overcoming the challenges and obstacles along the way with the people in your life you trust and love.

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Dreaming of your next expedition? These inspiring mountain quotes, highlighting the miracles of nature, the challenges of the climb, the thrill of completion and the teachings in the journey, will help fire up your sense of adventure.

I live for mountain adventures, and every year I aim to complete one long-distance trek on one of the world’s most incredible peaks and ranges. I see my trips to the mountains as an annual pilgrimage, both physically and mentally, and a reminder not to take nature for granted.

I’ve completed the arduous 12-day Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal, tackled the most challenging summit of my life climbing Kilimanjaro, and completed the journey through sacred lands on the Lost City trek in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountain range in northern Colombia. Even without multi-day expeditions, more minor calls to trek Rainbow Mountain in Peru, clamber Kota Kinabalu in Malaysian Borneo or reach Mount Fuji in Japan remain some of my most extraordinary adventures.

Mountains are one of the Earth’s greatest callings – boundaries of a great frontier that lure you while simultaneously feeling out of reach. Yet, when you reach the indefinable summit, the pinnacle of your journey and your ultimate goal, you soon realise you are not equipped to stay at Earth’s highest reaches for long.

It’s nature’s way of serving you a slice but not letting you have it all.

But there’s as much wonder in the scramble up. Climbing a mountain will kill your ego but teach you patience. Mountain exploration is an emotional journey and a chance to look inward as it is a landscape voyage. When you take days to scale a summit, you soon realise that distance isn’t the only thing you end up measuring.

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In his famous mountain quotes, the great naturalist and conservationist John Muir sums up how the sight of great peaks emotionally stirs us.

“The mountains are calling, and I must go!” – John Muir

“You are not in the mountains; the mountains are in you.” – John Muir

“How glorious a greeting the sun gives the mountains.” – John Muir

“Climb the mountains and get their good tidings.”  – John Muir

“Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wildness is a necessity, and that mountain parks and reservations are useful not only as fountains of timber and irrigating rivers but as fountains of life.” – John Muir

“There are two kinds of climbers, those who climb because their heart sings when they’re in the mountains, and all the rest.” – Alex Lowe (American mountaineer)

“My father considered a walk among the mountains as the equivalent of churchgoing.” – Aldous Huxley (English writer)

“As a professional climber, that’s the question you always get: Why, why, why? It’s an ineffable thing; you can’t describe it. “ – Jimmy Chin (American climber)

Turkish writer and playwright Mehmet Murat Ildan is known for his philosophical mountain sayings that define them as purveyors of all things and the beholder of all emotions.

“The mountain is calm when there is a storm; the mountain is calm when there is fog; the mountain is calm when there is sun! Calmness is the wisdom of the mountains! Those who have lived everything are always calm.” – Mehmet Murat ildan

“Going to the top of a high mountain to conquer it is a primitive thought! If you go up the mountain to touch him, to understand him, to feel what he’s going through and see what he sees, then you’re a good and an uncommon mountaineer!” – Mehmet Murat ildan

“A night on the mountain is better than a thousand nights in the city because you meet the universe on the mountain!” – Mehmet Murat ildan

“What are men to rocks and mountains?” – Jane Austen (English author)

“Mountains have a way of dealing with overconfidence.” – Hermann Buhl (Austrian mountaineer)

“It’s not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.”  – Sir Edmund Hillary (New Zealand mountaineer)

“When you scale a mountain, you have to leave your ego at home.” – Anthony T. Hincks (English writer)

“Man can climb to the highest summits, but he cannot dwell there long.” – George Bernard Shaw (Irish playwright)

“Mountains are not stadiums where I satisfy my ambition to achieve; they are the cathedrals where I practise my religion.” – Anatoli Boukreev (Russian-Kazakhstani mountaineer)

“The great things are done when men and mountains meet; this is not done by jostling in the street.” – William Blake (English poet)

“Accidents on big mountains happen when people’s ambitions cloud their good judgment. Good climbing is about climbing with heart and with instinct, not ambition and pride.” – Bear Grylls (British adventurer and TV presenter)

“Because in the end, you won’t remember the time you spent working in the office or mowing your lawn. Climb that goddamn mountain.” – Jack Kerouac (American author)

“No matter how sophisticated you may be, a large granite mountain cannot be denied – it speaks in silence to the very core of your being.” – Ansel Adams (American landscape photographer)

“’I like the mountains because they make me feel small,’ Jeff says. ‘They help me sort out what’s important in life.’” –  Mark Obmascik , (American writer), Halfway to Heaven: My White-knuckled–and Knuckleheaded–Quest for the Rocky Mountain High.

“Mountains are only a problem when they are bigger than you. You should develop yourself so much that you become bigger than the mountains you face.” – Idowu Koyenikan (American author)

“He who climbs upon the highest mountains laughs at all tragedies, real or imaginary.”  – Friedrich Nietzsche (German philosopher)

“To be a climber, one has to accept that gratification is rarely immediate.” – Bernadette McDonald (Canadian author and mountain culture consultant)

“Everybody wants to reach the peak, but there is no growth on the top of a mountain. It is in the valley that we slog through, the lush grass and rich soil, learning and becoming what enables us to summit life’s next peak.”  – Andy Andrews (American author)

“Each fresh peak ascended teaches something.”  – Sir Martin Conway (English art critic and mountaineer)

“You need mountains. Long staircases don’t make good hikers.” – Amit Kalantri (Indian author)

“The choices we make lead up to actual experiences. It is one thing to decide to climb a mountain. It is quite another to be on top of it.” – Herbert A. Simon (American economist)

“The way up to the top of the mountain is always longer than you think. Don’t fool yourself; the moment will arrive when what seemed so near is still very far.” – Paulo Coelho (Brazilian novelist)

“The only Zen you can find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.” – Robert M. Pirsig (American writer and philosopher)

“Life’s a bit like mountaineering – never look down.” – Sir Edmund Hillary (New Zealand mountaineer)

“The summit is what drives us, but the climb itself is what matters.” – Conrad Anker (American mountaineer)

“Climb the mountain not to plant your flag, but to embrace the challenge, enjoy the air and behold the view. Climb it so you can see the world, not so the world can see you.“ – David McCullough Jr (American author)

“Mountains are both journey and destination. They summon us to climb their slopes, explore their canyons, and attempt their summits. The summit, despite months of preparation and toil, is never guaranteed though tastes of sweet nectar when reached. If my only goal as a teacher and mountaineer is the summit, I risk cruel failure if I do not reach the highest apex. Instead, if I accept the mountain’s invitation to journey and create meaning in each step, success is manifest in every moment.” – TA Loeffler (Canadian adventurer)

“Never measure the height of a mountain until you reach the top. Then you will see how low it was.” – Dag Hammarskjold (Swedish diplomat)

“When you stand at the bottom of the mountain and look up at the mountaintop, the path looks hard and stony, and the top is obscured by clouds. But when you reach the top and you look down, you realise that there are a thousand paths that could have brought you to that place.” – Roz Savage (English author and professional rower)

“Mountains teach that not everything in this world can be rationally explained.” – Aleksander Lwow (Polish mountaineer)

“Mountains know secrets we need to learn. That it might take time, it might be hard, but if you just hold on long enough, you will find the strength to rise up.” – Tyler Knott (American poet)

“To walk in nature is to witness a thousand miracles.” – Mary Davis (American actress)

  “Mountains are the beginning and the end of all natural scenery.” – John Ruskin (English art critic)

“Over every mountain, there is a path, although it may not be seen from the valley.” – Theodore Roethke (American poet)

“No single mountain ever came to me…so I always go to them” – Erik Tanghe (Belgian writer)

“I’ve realized that at the top of the mountain, there’s another mountain.” – Andrew Garfield (American-British actor)

“The top of one mountain is always the bottom of another.” – Marianne Williamson (American author)

“Somewhere between the bottom of the climb and the summit is the answer to the mystery of why we climb.” – Greg Child (Australian mountaineer)

“Without mountains, we might find ourselves relieved that we can avoid the pain of the ascent, but we will forever miss the thrill of the summit. And in such a terribly scandalous trade-off, it is the absence of pain that becomes the thief of life.” – Craig D Lounsbrough (American author)

“May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds.” – Edward Abbey (American author and environmentalist)

“Always be thankful for the little things. Even the smallest mountains can hide the most breathtaking views.” – Nyki Mack (American author)

What mountain quote best sums up your experience exploring the world’s great peaks?

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15 of the Best John Muir Quotes About the Mountains

Want to be inspired and motivated by quotes from the famous naturalist John Muir? This blog post has some of his best quotes for hikers. If you’re looking for a little inspiration before embarking on your next big adventure, then this is the perfect blog post for you! Today I’m sharing a collection of the very best John Muir quotes about the mountains .

“The mountains are calling and I must go.” – John Muir. This quote by the famous naturalist, explorer, and founder of the Sierra Club is undoubtedly one of his most well-known quotes about the mountains. Let’s take a look at some of his other, perhaps less well-known quotes.

For those who love to hike, this blog post has some of the best inspirational quotes from John Muir about how beautiful it is to explore nature’s wildest terrain – the mountains!

John Muir Quotes About the Mountains

These quotes are perfect to use in your next Instagram post or anywhere you need an inspiring hiking quote.

#1 “Few places in this world are more dangerous than home. Fear not, therefore, to try the mountain passes. They will kill care, save you from deadly apathy, set you free, and call forth every faculty into vigorous, enthusiastic action.” – John Muir

This is one of my favorite John Muir quotes about mountains because it perfectly encapsulates why nature can be so rejuvenating.

Hiking or climbing in the mountain passes allows us to escape from our normal lives, take a step back and truly appreciate what’s important. It also reminds us that life is short and beautiful, so it’s important to take advantage of every moment we can.

We need this kind of reminder sometimes – that life will never be exactly the same again after experiencing something like hiking in the mountains or climbing a mountain pass!

related: 25 Inspiring Hiking Quotes for Instagram You Need to Know

#2 “The world is big and I want to have a good look at it before it gets dark.” – John Muir

This is a great John Muir quote about mountains because it captures the sense of adventure and urgency that comes from being outside.

When you’re hiking in the wilderness, time seems to stand still as you forget everything else around you except for what’s right there in front of your eyes – nature! You feel so small standing next to the mountain pass, yet so connected to it at the same time.

You feel like anything is possible out there in the wilderness – and this John Muir quote captures that feeling perfectly!

#3 “The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.” – John Muir

This quote captures the sense of awe and wonder when exploring nature. As humans, we are constantly looking for new experiences to stimulate ourselves in order to grow as individuals – this can be anything from doing a crazy adventure like hiking in the mountain passes to trying something totally different like rock climbing.

#4 “Come to the woods, for here is rest. There is no repose like that of the green deep woods. Here grow the wallflower and the violet. The squirrel will come and sit upon your knee, the logcock will wake you in the morning. Sleep in forgetfulness of all ill. Of all the upness accessible to mortals, there is no upness comparable to the mountains.” – John Muir

This John Muir quote about mountains captures the feeling of freedom that comes from being one with nature.

When we’re hiking in the wilderness, it doesn’t feel like a chore or something difficult to get through – instead, it’s an escape and a way for us to recharge ourselves after a long day at work! We can forget everything that’s bothering us and just be ourselves in the moment.

We feel so connected to nature out there – it really is a way for us to get away from all of the noise and distractions that we experience every day!

#5 “No synonym for God is so perfect as Beauty. Whether as seen carving the lines of the mountains with glaciers, or gathering matter into stars, or planning the movements of water, or gardening – still all is Beauty!” – John Muir

This John Muir quote about mountains captures the feeling of reverence that comes from being in nature.

When we’re hiking out in the wilderness, it’s easy to see God’s handiwork all around us – even when things look bleak and harsh! We can connect with our own spirituality as well as feel connected to something larger than ourselves.

We feel so small and humble in the presence of nature, even when we’re hiking up a mountain pass! We have to remember just how amazing it is that all this beauty surrounds us every day.

#6 “How hard to realize that every camp of men or beast has this glorious starry firmament for a roof! In such places standing alone on the mountain-top, it is easy to realize that whatever special nests we make – leaves and moss-like the marmots and birds, or tents or piled stone – we all dwell in a house of one room – the world with the firmament for its roof – and are sailing the celestial spaces without leaving any track.” – John Muir

This John Muir quote about mountains captures the feeling of being so small in a vast world. When hiking out in nature, it’s easy to feel like you are just one person – after all, what can one single human being do? But when we’re surrounded by something as beautiful and powerful as nature itself, it makes us realize that we are all connected.

#7 “One day’s exposure to mountains is better than a cartload of books.” – John Muir

When we’re hiking in the wilderness, it’s easy to feel like a child again – full of curiosity and amazement! We can learn so much just by being out there alone with our thoughts for an extended period of time. It’s a beautiful way to learn more about ourselves and the world around us.

#8 “Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wildness is a necessity; and that mountain parks and reservations are useful not only as fountains of timber and irrigating rivers but as fountains of life.” – John Muir

This John Muir quote about mountains captures the feeling of being refreshed by wilderness areas. When we’re hiking out in nature, it’s easy to feel rejuvenated and full of energy again! We can appreciate all that is around us – even something as simple as a flower or bird song can make our day better.

#9 “How little note is taken of the deeds of Nature! What paper publishes her reports? …. Who publishes the sheet-music of the winds, or the written music of water written in river-lines? Who reports and works and ways of the clouds, those wondrous creations coming into being every day like freshly upheaved mountains? And what record is kept of Nature’s colors – – the clothes she wears – of her birds, her beasts – her live-stock?” – John Muir

This John Muir quote about mountains captures the beauty of nature. When we’re hiking out in the wilderness, it’s easy to feel connected with our wildlife friends around us! We can appreciate all that is alive – even something as simple as a squirrel or butterfly can make our day better.

#10 “The mountains are fountains of men as well as of rivers, of glaciers, of fertile soil. The great poets, philosophers, prophets, able men whose thoughts and deeds have moved the world, have come down from the mountains – mountain dwellers who have grown strong there with the forest trees in Nature’s workshops.” – John Muir

This John Muir quote about mountains captures the spiritual value of nature. When we’re hiking out in nature, it’s easy to feel a connection with Someone greater than ourselves. We can appreciate all that is around us and how much better off we are having grown up surrounded by these amazing views. The creation truly is a masterpiece.

#11 “Going to the mountains is going home.” – John Muir

This John Muir quote about mountains captures the feeling of returning home. When we’re hiking out in nature, it’s easy to feel like this is where we belong – with all that gorgeous scenery and fresh air surrounding us!

#12 “Oh, these vast, calm, measureless mountain days, inciting at once to work and rest! Days in whose light everything seems equally divine, opening a thousand windows to show us God. Nevermore, however weary, should one faint by the way who gains the blessings of one mountain day; whatever his fate, long life, short life, stormy or calm, he is rich forever.” – John Muir

This John Muir quote about mountains captures the feeling of being blessed. When we’re hiking out in nature, it’s easy to feel grateful for all that we have been given. We can appreciate everything around us – even something as simple as a bird singing, a cool breeze, even our trail map or a fresh water source!

#13 “Few are altogether deaf to the preaching of pine trees. Their sermons on the mountains go to our hearts; and if people in general could be got into the woods, even for once, to hear the trees speak for themselves, all difficulties in the way of forest preservation would vanish.” – John Muir

This John Muir quote about mountains captures the importance of listening to nature. When we’re hiking out in nature, it’s easy to feel inspired and hear those whispers from above! We can appreciate all that is around us – even something as simple as a flower or bird song can make our day better.

#14 With inexpressible delight you wade out into the grassy sun-lake, feeling yourself contained on one of Nature’s most sacred chambers, withdrawn from the sterner influences of the mountains, secure from all intrusion, secure from yourself, free in the universal beauty.” – John Muir

This John Muir quote about mountains captures the feeling of being free. When we’re hiking out in nature, it’s easy to feel liberated – like anything is possible! We can appreciate all that is around us and how wonderful life truly is.

The wilderness is truly a magical place – even if we only hike out there once, it will plant seeds that last forever inside of us.

#15 “How glorious a greeting the sun gives the mountains!” – John Muir

This John Muir quote about mountains captures the feeling of being welcomed. When we’re hiking out in nature, it’s easy to feel grateful for all that is around us – even something as simple as a view can make our day better!

From his quotes about nature to his thoughts on how best to take care of our natural resources, he has so much wisdom and insight for us hikers today! We hope you found some new favorite quotes from this article as well as a few nuggets of knowledge you might not have known before.

Note: John Muir is frequently misquoted. You can find some of these misquotes on the Sierra Cl ub website.

What was John Muir most famous for?

John Muir is one of the most famous and influential naturalists in United States history. His work led to Yosemite National Park being preserved for future generations, as well as the Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest, and Mt. Rainier National Parks.

What was John Muir’s most significant contribution to the environmental movement?

John Muir, a naturalist, and advocate of US forest conservation founded the Sierra Club which helped establish Sequoia National Park as well as Yosemite.

The John Muir Traill FAQ

Where does the john muir trail start and end.

The trail starts in Yosemite National Park (America’s Treasure) and continues 215 miles through the Ansel Adams Wilderness. The journey ends at Mount Whitney – America’s highest peak at 14,496 feet.

The John Muir Trail is a journey through some of the most beautiful scenery in America. This is a land of vast, beautiful mountains and deep canyons. In this haven for outdoor enthusiasts you’ll find 13,000-foot peaks with 14,000-foot tall granite cliffs; lakes numbering in the thousands across the rugged landscape – all waiting to be explored by those willing to take on an adventure!

What state is the John Muir Trail?

California.

How long does it take to hike the John Muir Trail?

It’s not unusual for people to take about three weeks or so, with most hikers averaging around 10-12 miles a day. But if you’re a really experienced hiker, you might be able to do 15 miles a day.

You can learn more about the John Muir Trail on the website here .

After reading this post, you should have a sense of what John Muir thought about the mountains. Whether it’s for hiking or just admiring from afar, there is something everyone can enjoy in these quotes from one of America’s most famous naturalists.

I hope you’ve enjoyed reading these quotes from John Muir about the mountains. If you have, be sure to share this post with your friends and family so they can enjoy them as well! Just click on the share buttons below!

Hi, I'm Melissa. I'm a wife and mother of five. I've been blogging for over twenty years. I’m excited to share my love for the outdoors with you. I created Hiker Jane to provide women with the right knowledge so they can hike safely and with confidence.

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Metaphors for Life That Can Fit Your Journey

Popular Metaphor Examples to Inspire and Motivate you

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Metaphors about life are figures of speech that state that one thing is actually another thing. They are a way of creating a comparison that while not literally true, provides a figurative meaning. This can help you think about your life and problems in a different way , also serving as a source of encouragement, motivation, or gratitude.

Here we explore some common metaphor examples about life that can be used to inspire you in your daily life. These metaphors may also help you better understand some of the challenges you face, giving you the ability to see more clearly why you feel the way you do or even how to move forward.

How Metaphors About Life Begin

As children, we begin to understand and organize the world. If we think of the brain as a filing cabinet, childhood is when we open new files and label them. We then spend the rest of our lives putting material in these files.

Metaphors often begin as a way to understand the world around us, both as individuals and within the communities in which we live. They can make it easier to know where to place this information in our internal filing system.

Impact of Metaphors for Life

Even if we don't know the origin of certain life metaphors, many have stood the test of time for good reasons. These metaphor examples not only help us define and describe an experience but they can be used to improve our lives in many ways.

For example, some people see life as a battle. Every encounter is a struggle, and if they don't win, they feel like they have lost. Others view life as an adventure. Each new day brings new opportunities to explore, and if something goes badly today, there's always tomorrow.

If you are facing a challenge , a metaphor might help you see the big picture and give you strength. For example, someone going through cancer treatment may look at the journey as climbing a mountain. It may be difficult at the moment, but the view that lies at the top helps them keep pushing forward.

Metaphors can also provide a picture that helps others enter your world. A picture is often worth a thousand words, but a word picture (a metaphor) can sometimes do the same. Alternatively, a negative metaphor may help you see that you haven't been living your life the way you wish. It might be the stimulus you need to make changes.

While there are no specific studies looking at commonly held life metaphors and wellness, positive thinking is beneficial in many ways. A general attitude of optimism has been correlated with lower rates of cancer, heart disease, stroke, respiratory disease, and infection.

Common Metaphor Examples for Life

Metaphors for life are not always obvious. We may have to stand back a long way to see patterns. Because the way we look at things can have a great impact on how our lives unravel, it's worthwhile to think about the metaphors that fit the life we currently live.

Metaphors can be positive or negative. These are just examples and not every metaphor will resonate with every individual. Take a moment to think of other metaphor examples that may describe your life or serve you better.

If you see your life as a garden, you may feel that relationships with family and friends can be cultivated like flowers or vegetables. Relationships, like flowers, need regular watering. They need sunshine. Sometimes they need to be pruned. Sometimes you need to weed the garden (or eliminate toxic friends ).

The end result of careful and regular care, with timely interventions for insect infestations or decay, can lead to plants (or relationships) that are growing, producing oxygen that helps you breathe. They also create beauty as they flower and bloom.

You may see a battle as a metaphor for your life if everything is a competition or a struggle. In a battle, you are always either winning or losing. If a battle represents your life, you may wish to look at how life isn't always about winning or losing.

Relationships, especially, are not always a competition. Sometimes it is better to be more loving toward others than to be right or win.

Viewing your life as a mission can be either positive or negative. You may feel that you have talents and gifts you wish to share. On the other hand, you might feel that you need to convince others that your point of view is the only correct one.

Just as with missions throughout history, your life can be a platform to bring goodness to the world. Alternatively, you may see your mission as the need to impose your beliefs on those who do not wish to hear them.

A journey is a common metaphor for life as it reminds us that the destination is not our only goal. Like with any journey, there are times when the roads are straight and times when they are winding.

This metaphor example helps us remember that there will be ups and downs and potholes along the way—times when life will feel easy and times when life feels hard . Yet, there are also often wonderful surprises and fun discoveries that we would never have experienced if it weren't for the route we chose.

An adventure can also be a beautiful metaphor for life. We don't always know where we are going, but the thrill of our travels (our day-to-day living) leaves us excited and ready to see and experience new things.

A building is a solid metaphor for life and can be a reminder that a sturdy foundation is needed before building higher. Once you have a firm foundation in place, whatever that means to you, it's easier to confidently add floors and rooms that will stand the test of time and weather.

Roller Coaster

This metaphor example can describe life or it can describe the speed bumps we encounter. For example, people with a chronic disease know the roller coaster effect of a challenging diagnosis. Using the metaphor of a roller coaster also illustrates what many people who have had hardships understand so well.

You don't fully experience the high points of your journey without the contrast of the lows. For example, studies are now finding that being diagnosed with cancer doesn't just introduce challenges but can also change people in positive ways as well.

Stained-Glass Window

The metaphor of a stained-glass window illustrates not just the variety of lights and colors which make up our world, but the beauty in every person and situation. Cultivating an attitude of gratitude by taking the time to see what isn't obvious at a quick glance can be illustrated by this metaphor.

Mountain Climb

Climbing a mountain is a great metaphor for many parts of our lives. It can describe our educational path or the steps we take in climbing the corporate ladder. Life often consists of hierarchies.

This metaphor example also illustrates that it typically takes hard work, determination, and sometimes sheer endurance to get where we wish to go. Most mountain paths are not directly uphill, but take us down through valleys to get to the next peak.

Emotional resilience allows you to follow the trail as it descends before it turns the corner and heads back up again. This can improve your ability to cope and protect mental health during times of stress.

A race can be both a positive and negative metaphor for life. In the biblical sense of the metaphor, we are called to run the race of life not only for the prize.

A race can also be a negative metaphor, as in the "rat race," describing how sometimes we are so busy going from one place to another that we never really stop to enjoy any particular moment. In yet another negative sense, a race can describe the practice of always finding the fastest route, or needing to keep up with the proverbial Joneses.

If you view life as a courtroom, life can be challenging. In a courtroom, everything in life should be fair. Real life, however, is not always fair.

Good people die young and criminals go free. If you try to constrain your life to the metaphor of a courtroom, you open yourself up for repeated disappointment.

Stepping Stones

Stepping stones can be a metaphor for life in many ways. In a negative sense, stepping stones may describe the phenomena in which we barely get comfortable where we are before we look for a better job or a bigger house. In another sense, stepping stones can be a positive metaphor for a life lived with goals in mind and conscious awareness of the steps needed to get there.

This metaphor can also describe how we sometimes take a detour right or left along our way to prevent negative influences from catching up with us. An example of this type of metaphor is stepping stones crossing a stream in a garden.

Life is a classroom in so many ways and there are always new lessons to learn no matter your age. This metaphor can be a reminder to keep your mind active and strive to continue to learn throughout your life.

A prison can be a metaphor for a life in which you feel out of control . You may feel like you don't have choices and that others have the power. If this is you, it might be helpful to visualize a key to the door by which you can escape to your freedom, and what that might mean in real life.

Learning to reframe a situation can shift your perspective and change how you see a situation. Doing this can help reduce worry, stress, and anxiety.

A battery represents a life metaphor example of being drained and recharged through life, such as the daily drain of energy related to work, followed by weekends and evenings in which to recharge. Often taking small periods of time to recharge at frequent intervals leaves your battery less likely to die (lose all energy).

How to Use These Metaphor Examples

The examples above are just a few of the metaphors that illustrate people's lives. What metaphors fit your life? Do they work for you or do they cause problems and limit your choices? It's possible to change metaphors or modify yours (such as finding the key to the prison cell) but it can take some effort.

Taking the time to think about the metaphors that fit your life can help you find patterns that aren't working well for you, motivate you in positive directions, and help you cope with the obstacles we all periodically face. Think of your life metaphors today, but don't stop there.

Periodically re-think your life metaphors. Are they positive metaphors that bring you peace and contentment , help you reach goals, or allow you to see the beauty around you? Or are they negative metaphors that are limiting your life?

Good mental health includes having metaphors that help you see the big picture of your life. After thinking about your life metaphors, learn about other ways in which you can become a positive thinker and reduce stress in your life .

Metaphors about life can be helpful ways of thinking through problems you might be facing. They can also serve as a source of inspiration and motivation to encourage you to keep working toward your goals.

At other times, negative metaphors might hold you back or contribute to feelings of hopelessness or helplessness. If your life metaphors are hurting instead of helping, look for ways to reframe your thinking in order to take a more positive, optimistic approach.

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65 Mountain Quotes To Ignite Your Sense Of Adventure

Get inspired by our favorite sayings and quotes about the majesty of mountains.

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These powerful mountain quotes will inspire you to take the next challenge. Use these quotes as an Instagram caption, for inspiration, or to motivate yourself to face a challenge. From short sayings and climbing quotes to sensory-evoking messages, we've compiled some of our favorite quotes about mountains that are sure to move you.

Short Mountain Quotes

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• "What are men to rocks and mountains?" —Jane Austen
• "Our peace shall stand as firm as rocky mountains." —William Shakespeare
• "Each fresh peak ascended teaches something." —Sir Martin Convay
• "Getting to the top is optional. Getting down is mandatory." —Ed Viesturs
• "Every mountain top is within reach if you just keep climbing." —Barry Finlay
• "Life's a bit like mountaineering—never look down." —Edmund Hillary
• "Climb the mountains and get their good tidings." —John Muir
• "The best view comes after the hardest climb." —Vanessa Gendoma
• “Every man should pull a boat over a mountain once in his life.” —Werner Herzog
• “How glorious a greeting the sun gives the mountains!” —John Muir
• "Beyond the mountains, more mountains.” —Haitian proverb
• "The last word always belongs to the mountain.” —Anatoli Boukreev
• “Over every mountain there is a path, although it may not be seen from the valley.” —Theodore Roethke
• “Life is a mountain of solvable problems, and I enjoy that.” —James Dyson
• “In the mountains there are only two grades: you can either do it, or you can’t.” —Rusty Baillie
• “When preparing to climb a mountain, pack a light heart.” —Dan May
• “The summit is what drives us, but the climb itself is what matters.” —Conrad Anker
• “You can’t move mountains by whispering at them.” —Unknown
• “I learn something every time I go into the mountains.” —Michael Kennedy
• “Man can climb to the highest summits, but he cannot dwell there long.” —George Bernard Shaw
• “The cliche is that life is a mountain. You go up, reach the top and then go down.” —Jeanne Moreau
• “The only Zen you can find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.” —Robert M. Pirsig

Motivational Mountain Quotes

• "Never measure the height of a mountain until you reach the top. Then you will see how low it was." —Dag Hammerskjold
• "Somewhere between the bottom of the climb and the summit is the answer to the mystery why we climb." —Greg Child
• “The way up to the top of the mountain is always longer than you think. Don’t fool yourself, the moment will arrive when what seemed so near is still very far." —Paul Coelho
• “The mountains were his masters. They rimmed in life. They were the cup of reality, beyond growth, beyond struggle and death. They were his absolute unity in the midst of eternal change.” —Thomas Wolfe
• “Earth and sky, woods and fields, lakes and rivers, the mountain and the sea, are excellent schoolmasters, and teach some of us more than what we could learn from books.” —John Lubbock
• “Mountains are not Stadiums where I satisfy my ambition to achieve, they are the cathedrals where I practice my religion.” —Anatoli Boukreev
• “Climb the mountain not to plant your flag, but to embrace the challenge, enjoy the air and behold the view. Climb it so you can see the world, not so the world can see you.” —David McCullough Jr.
• “There's no glory in climbing a mountain if all you want to do is to get to the top. It's experiencing the climb itself—in all its moments of revelation, heartbreak, and fatigue—that has to be the goal.” —Karyn Kusama
• “Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you’re climbing it.” —Andy Rooney
• “There is a world out there, and you have got to look at both sides of the mountain in your lifetime.” —Bill Janklow

Mountain Quotes About Challenges

• "No matter how tall the mountain is, it cannot block the sun." —Chinese Proverb
• "We've climbed the mighty mountain. I see the valley below, and it's a valley of peace." —George W. Bush
• "Mountains know secrets we need to learn. That it might take time, it might be hard, but if you just hold on long enough, you will find strength to rise up." —Tyler Knott
• “Great things are done when men and mountains meet; This is not done by jostling in the street.” —William Blake
• “You don't climb mountains without a team, you don't climb mountains without being fit, you don't climb mountains without being prepared and you don't climb mountains without balancing the risks and rewards. And you never climb a mountain on accident—it has to be intentional.” —Mark Udall
• “When the sun is shining I can do anything; no mountain is too high, no trouble too difficult to overcome.” —Wilma Rudolph
• “The choices we make lead up to actual experiences. It is one thing to decide to climb a mountain. It is quite another to be on top of it.” —Herbert A. Simon
• “I take all day to climb mountains and then spend about 10 minutes at the top admiring the view.” —Sebastian Thrun
• "I've realized that at the top of the mountain, there's another mountain." – Andrew Garfield
• “It is very tough to climb a mountain. However, it is not as tough as convincing yourself that you can climb it.” ―Bhuwan Thapaliya
• "If you don't have a mountain, build one and then climb it. And after you climb it, build another one; otherwise you start to flatline in your life." —Sylvester Stallone
• "Sometimes you come up against a mountain and you end up making the mountain seem bigger than God." —Jeremy Lin
• “When faced with a large project, remember you move a mountain one stone at a time.” —Catherine Pulsifer
• “Your faith can move mountains and your doubt can create them.” —Swami Vivekananda
• “In the mountains, you are sometimes invited, sometimes tolerated, and sometimes told to go home.” —Fred Beckey

Inspirational Mountain Quotes

• "In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks." —John Muir
• "We are now in the mountains and they are in us, kindling enthusiasm, making every nerve quiver, filling every pore and cell of us." —John Muir
• "Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far they can go." —T. S. Eliot
• "May your dreams be larger than mountains and may you have the courage to scale their summits." —Harley King
• “The greatest gift of life on the mountain is time. Time to think or not think, read or not read, scribble or not scribble—to sleep and cook and walk in the woods, to sit and stare at the shapes of the hills.” —Phillip Connors
• “I'm a person of the mountains and the open paddocks and the big empty sky, that's me, and I knew if I spent too long away from all that I'd die; I don't know what of, I just knew I'd die.” —John Marsden
• “Mountains, according to the angle of view, the season, the time of day, the beholder’s frame of mind, or any one thing, can effectively change their appearance. Thus, it is essential to recognize that we can never know more than one side, one small aspect of a mountain.” —Haruki Murakami
• “Always be thankful for the little things…even the smallest mountains can hide the most breathtaking views.” —Nyki Mack
• “Mountain top: the place where life finds the purest meaning of freedom.” ― Vinicius Montgomery

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Bible Verses About Mountains

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1 Corinthians 13:2

Isaiah 52:7, isaiah 54:10.

Matthew 17:20

Matthew 21:21

Psalms 90:2

Zechariah 4:7

Psalms 121:1-2.

Matthew 14:23-24

Psalms 95:1-5

Psalms 104:5-9

Hit Your Peak: 10 Life Lessons I Learned From Climbing Mountains

Over the past two years, I’ve developed a deep love for mountains. No matter the season or the location, there’s something about towering peaks and deep valleys that (although terrifying with their steep cliff faces and inclement weather) inspire me.

It started off simply enough.

After college, aimless and uncertain about how to conduct myself in the "real world," I moved to Juneau, Alaska.

I knew I craved adventure and excitement. I could settle into a mediocre job at home, with the same people and the same routines. It would be easier.

But I wouldn’t be satisfied until I saw the sun set on distant horizons. Alaska, “the last frontier,” promised spectacular sunsets on breathtaking mountainous horizons.

During that year, I was in constant awe of the beauty around me. I wouldn’t be the same after.

While I could in no way be labeled an avid outdoors person, I’ve learned a few things from the simple mountain exploring I’ve accomplished so far.

1. Always be prepared.

As clichéd as it seems, preparedness is the key to both hiking up a mountain and life, in general.

You won’t regret packing your rain jacket or the extra bottle of water. Similarly, you won’t regret the blanket you threw in your car during the winter, or the extra couple of tampons you tossed in your purse.

2. Remember to breathe.

You’ve started up a steep incline, and your legs are burning. Take a deep breath. In and out, in and out.

Let the air fill your lungs. In and out, in and out.

Slowly exhale. Repeat this process. You’ll be okay.

You’re late to work. Your computer deleted the important file you need. Whatever the case may be, just remember to breathe.

3. A little discomfort can be healthy.

Your muscles are cramping, your side aches and you can’t seem to catch your breath. You’re calling yourself every type of crazy for attempting this hike in the first place.

It’s a freakin’ mountain! How can you climb a mountain?

But you can, and you will.

The discomfort and the pain will make you stronger. In life, it’s important to push ourselves outside our comfort zone. We grow by attempting what we think we can’t accomplish.

Who knows? You just might surprise yourself.

4. Appreciate the beauty.

I’ve learned it’s important to take a few minutes, no matter where your hike goes or where life takes you.

Sometimes, we get so caught up in the destination, we forget how beautiful the journey is.

It’s a breathtaking, dizzying and crazy ride we’re all on. Take a few moments to revel in it.

5. Go your own pace.

When I first started hiking, I was terrified of going slower than others and holding them up. One day, I decided it shouldn’t matter.

I vowed to no longer let fear hold me back and stop me from going on new adventures. Embrace your pace, and don’t compare yourself to others. You will enjoy the hike and your life so much more if you embrace who you are and where you are.

There’s no need to go faster than you’re comfortable going. There’s no need to belittle your accomplishments and measure them up against others.

You do you, love.

6. Don’t let fear stop you.

There were many times I turned down an invitation for a hike due to fear: fear of looking incompetent, fear of the arduousness or fear of the mountain itself.

I wish I hadn’t let fear stop me.

In life, as in hiking, don’t let fear hold you back. It might be more than you’re used to, but attempt it anyway.

Regardless of whether or not you succeed, there is beauty in the attempt. To be paralyzed by fear is to stop appreciating the beauty that surrounds us.

7. Just keep moving forward.

You are half-way up the mountain. Your legs are aching, you are out of breath and you don’t think you can take another step forward. Regardless of the challenge, whether it’s a half-finished term paper, a work project or a marathon, you can do it.

Take a small break. Step back, look around and appreciate how far you’ve come.

If you’ve made it this far, a few more steps won’t hurt.

8. A little is better than nothing.

There are some days I’m just not feeling it.

But I try anyway. I’ve found it’s better to attempt a small hike than to sit at home, stewing in whatever emotion I’m feeling.

So get out there. Go for a walk. Read a book. Grab a coffee. Put on some music and shake it off.

We all have those days. But sometimes, the activity, the people and the beautiful wilderness are all we need.

9. You gain perspective at the top.

The hike is rigorous and harder than you expected. You’re ready to turn back, but you keep pushing forward.

The same applies to life.

The new job might not be what you expected. The move to the new city isn’t as seamless as you hoped, but you persevere. At the end, you’re able to gain perspective.

Maybe the new job wasn’t what you were passionate about. Maybe big city life isn’t for you.

You tried, though. Through that error, you’ve gained clarity and a new perspective on what is important in your life. Onwards to the next mountain!

10. Revel in your success; you've earned it.

You made it!

You reached the top of the mountain. You got that promotion at work. You finished your big term paper.

Congratulations! Instead of rushing to the bottom or moving on to the next task, take a second. Realize how far you’ve come and how much you've accomplished. Revel in that success.

You are amazing. Throw a little party for yourself. Reflect on how far you've come.

Don’t be afraid to celebrate your accomplishments. You’ve more than earned that right.

Christ Is Risen; Faith in Him Will Move Mountains

By President Russell M. Nelson

President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Faith in Jesus Christ is the greatest power available to us in this life. All things are possible to them that believe.

My dear brothers and sisters, I am grateful for the privilege of speaking with you on this Easter Sunday. 1 The atoning sacrifice and Resurrection of Jesus Christ changed each of our lives forever. We love Him and gratefully worship Him and our Heavenly Father.

During the past six months, we have continued to grapple with a global pandemic. I marvel at your resilience and spiritual strength in the face of illness, loss, and isolation. I pray constantly that, through it all, you will feel the Lord’s unfailing love for you. If you have responded to your trials with a stronger discipleship, this past year will not have been in vain.

This morning, we have heard from Church leaders who come from every populated continent on earth. Truly, the blessings of the gospel are for every race, language, and people. The Church of Jesus Christ is a global church. Jesus Christ is our leader.

Thankfully, even a pandemic has not been able to slow the onward march of His truth. The gospel of Jesus Christ is exactly what is needed in this confused, contentious, and weary world.

Each of God’s children deserves the opportunity to hear and accept the healing, redeeming message of Jesus Christ. No other message is more vital to our happiness—now and forever. 2 No other message is more filled with hope. No other message can eliminate contention in our society.

Faith in Jesus Christ is the foundation of all belief and the conduit of divine power. According to the Apostle Paul, “Without faith it is impossible to please [God]: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” 3

Everything good in life—every potential blessing of eternal significance—begins with faith. Allowing God to prevail in our lives begins with faith that He is willing to guide us. True repentance begins with faith that Jesus Christ has the power to cleanse, heal, and strengthen us. 4

“Deny not the power of God,” the prophet Moroni declared, “for he worketh by power, according to the faith of the children of men.” 5 It is our faith that unlocks the power of God in our lives.

And yet, exercising faith can seem overwhelming. At times we may wonder if we can possibly muster enough faith to receive the blessings that we so desperately need. However, the Lord put those fears to rest through the words of the Book of Mormon prophet Alma.

Alma asks us simply to experiment upon the word and “exercise a particle of faith, yea, even if [we] can no more than desire to believe.” 6 The phrase “particle of faith” reminds me of the Lord’s biblical promise that if we “have faith as a grain of mustard seed ,” we shall be able to “say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto [us] .” 7

The Lord understands our mortal weakness. We all falter at times. But He also knows of our great potential. The mustard seed starts small but grows into a tree large enough for birds to nest in its branches. The mustard seed represents a small but growing faith. 8

The Lord does not require perfect faith for us to have access to His perfect power. But He does ask us to believe.

My dear brothers and sisters, my call to you this Easter morning is to start today to increase your faith. Through your faith, Jesus Christ will increase your ability to move the mountains in your life, 9 even though your personal challenges may loom as large as Mount Everest.

Your mountains may be loneliness, doubt, illness, or other personal problems. Your mountains will vary, and yet the answer to each of your challenges is to increase your faith. That takes work. Lazy learners and lax disciples will always struggle to muster even a particle of faith.

To do anything well requires effort. Becoming a true disciple of Jesus Christ is no exception. Increasing your faith and trust in Him takes effort. May I offer five suggestions to help you develop that faith and trust.

First, study . Become an engaged learner. Immerse yourself in the scriptures to understand better Christ’s mission and ministry. Know the doctrine of Christ so that you understand its power for your life. Internalize the truth that the Atonement of Jesus Christ applies to you . He took upon Himself your misery, your mistakes, your weakness, and your sins. He paid the compensatory price and provided the power for you to move every mountain you will ever face. You obtain that power with your faith, trust, and willingness to follow Him.

Moving your mountains may require a miracle. Learn about miracles. Miracles come according to your faith in the Lord. Central to that faith is trusting His will and timetable—how and when He will bless you with the miraculous help you desire. Only your un belief will keep God from blessing you with miracles to move the mountains in your life. 10

The more you learn about the Savior, the easier it will be to trust in His mercy, His infinite love, and His strengthening, healing, and redeeming power. The Savior is never closer to you than when you are facing or climbing a mountain with faith .

Second, choose to believe in Jesus Christ. If you have doubts about God the Father and His Beloved Son or the validity of the Restoration or the veracity of Joseph Smith’s divine calling as a prophet, choose to believe 11 and stay faithful. Take your questions to the Lord and to other faithful sources. Study with the desire to believe rather than with the hope that you can find a flaw in the fabric of a prophet’s life or a discrepancy in the scriptures. Stop increasing your doubts by rehearsing them with other doubters. Allow the Lord to lead you on your journey of spiritual discovery.

Third, act in faith. What would you do if you had more faith? Think about it. Write about it. Then receive more faith by doing something that requires more faith.

Fourth, partake of sacred ordinances worthily. Ordinances unlock the power of God for your life. 12

And fifth, ask your Heavenly Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, for help.

Faith takes work. Receiving revelation takes work. But “every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.” 13 God knows what will help your faith grow. Ask, and then ask again.

A nonbeliever might say that faith is for the weak. But this assertion overlooks the power of faith. Would the Savior’s Apostles have continued to teach His doctrine after His death, at the peril of their lives, if they had doubted Him? 14 Would Joseph and Hyrum Smith have suffered martyrs’ deaths defending the Restoration of the Lord’s Church unless they had a sure witness that it was true? Would nearly 2,000 Saints have died along the pioneer trail 15 if they did not have faith that the gospel of Jesus Christ had been restored? Truly, faith is the power that enables the unlikely to accomplish the impossible.

Do not minimize the faith you already have. It takes faith to join the Church and remain faithful. It takes faith to follow prophets rather than pundits and popular opinion. It takes faith to serve a mission during a pandemic. It takes faith to live a chaste life when the world shouts that God’s law of chastity is now outmoded. It takes faith to teach the gospel to children in a secular world. It takes faith to plead for the life of a loved one and even more faith to accept a disappointing answer.

Two years ago, Sister Nelson and I visited Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, and Tahiti. Each of those island nations had experienced heavy rains for days. Members had fasted and prayed that their outdoor meetings would be protected from the rain.

In Samoa, Fiji, and Tahiti, just as the meetings began, the rain stopped. But in Tonga, the rain did not stop. Yet 13,000 faithful Saints came hours early to get a seat, waited patiently through a steady downpour, and then sat through a very wet two-hour meeting.

We saw vibrant faith at work among each of those islanders—faith sufficient to stop the rain and faith to persevere when the rain did not stop.

The mountains in our lives do not always move how or when we would like. But our faith will always propel us forward. Faith always increases our access to godly power.

Please know this: if everything and everyone else in the world whom you trust should fail, Jesus Christ and His Church will never fail you. The Lord never slumbers, nor does He sleep. 16 He “is the same yesterday, today, and [tomorrow].” 17 He will not forsake His covenants, 18 His promises, or His love for His people. He works miracles today, and He will work miracles tomorrow. 19

Faith in Jesus Christ is the greatest power available to us in this life. All things are possible to them that believe. 20

Your growing faith in Him will move mountains—not the mountains of rock that beautify the earth but the mountains of misery in your lives. Your flourishing faith will help you turn challenges into unparalleled growth and opportunity.

On this Easter Sunday, with my deep feelings of love and gratitude, I declare my witness that Jesus Christ is indeed risen. He is risen to lead His Church. He is risen to bless the lives of all of God’s children, wherever they live. With faith in Him, we can move the mountains in our lives. I so testify in the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen.

10 Meanings Of Mountains In Dreams To Transcend Our Limitations

• Written by World Of Dreams
• Last Updated: November 11, 2023

Mountains in dreams are powerful and awe-inspiring symbols that speak of our desire to reach new heights in life and transcend our current state of being. Symbolic of balance, stability, and harmony in both our inner world and the outer world, mountains also represent the great journey towards discovering our true potential as human beings. Let’s look at their meaning and how to use this knowledge for personal insight.

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Mountain Dream Meanings Revealed

Reaching new heights.

Dreaming about mountains can represent your personal journey toward self-awareness and personal growth. It indicates that you are on the right path and moving in life in an upward direction, personally, spiritually, or professionally.

It’s especially significant if you are climbing or hiking a steep incline in your dream. Such dreams can predict that you’re ready to take on a new challenge and work toward your ultimate goals. It can also suggest you seek your own answers and try to gain a deeper understanding of the things that matter to you.

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Pushing through challenges

It may not be hard to guess that when we dream about mountains, we often dream about being small compared to something so huge it can’t be conquered. Mountains represent our limits, thinking too small and holding ourselves back from achieving our full potential.

We might need to break out of our shell, expand our horizons, or take some chances or risks to gain the knowledge and conviction to move forward with confidence.

Mountains symbolize our challenges as we go through life, transcend our limited understanding, and experience new horizons. They often reflect our willingness to face the world and confront ourselves with new challenges or blind spots.

The mountain in your dream can represent a complex issue you’re struggling with: taking risks, trying something new, or moving into a new phase. Climbing a mountain represents the desire to take control of your life, no matter how scary it may feel.

Getting closer to something important

This powerful symbol may represent achieving your goals and receiving what you most desire, especially if you dream of mountain tops, climbing, or going up a mountain – which is all associated with the symbolism of verticality   It suggests that you are filled with self-confidence and determination, no matter what challenges or setbacks you may face in real life.

These images signify overcoming obstacles and reaching heights in life, such as success at work, making new friends, or improving your personal relationships. For some people, dreams of mountains can represent the completion of a project, the end of a chapter in their life, and starting of a new one.

Mountain dreams evoke various kinds of feelings of awe, wonderment, fear, excitement, exhilaration, empowerment, and freedom. These feelings reflect how you are experiencing the world around you and how you are relating to your own personal growth.

A new way of seeing life – finding clarity

As we look at the awe-inspiring scenery of a mountain, we can see and feel its vastness. It’s as if we can relax into a state of expansive, open concentration. This restorative feeling has been studied and even stated through Attentional Restoration Theory (ART).

But in our dream state, we can sometimes find that peaks and mountains provide a new perspective and enhance our ability to see things more clearly. Sometimes, when we dream about mountains, they may represent this capacity for seeing the whole picture and finding new ways of approaching challenges.

This can be very helpful in life. When we need to find some new perspective, dreams of mountains can show us the way.

Alone or together?

Many dreams of climbing a mountain involve being alone. If this is the case, it can symbolize your desire for solitude and self-reflection – or in some cases, it may reflect feelings of rejection by others and the need to isolate yourself from others to maintain your personal power.

Climbing a mountain can also represent our desire to go out on our own, explore new ideas and options in life, or forge ahead with strength, courage, and independence as we pursue success.

In dreams, some mountains are climbed with friends or others; this can also symbolize your desire to work with others as you seek inner growth and strive to reach new heights; it may also represent the support you receive from those around you.

Career and professional accomplishment

Dreams about mountains can also symbolize career ambitions and professional progress. If you are climbing up a mountain in your dream, it suggests you seek status and recognition from other people or capacity to lead .

If you’re climbing a mountain in your dream, it may even suggest that you are proving yourself to others or opening yourself up to new possibilities in life. It may reflect the desire to reach new heights in your career and win recognition from your peers.

Spiritual Meaning of Mountains in Dreams

Mountains symbolize the journey of self-discovery.

Sometimes a mountain in dreams represents the journey of self-discovery that we are on. These journeys can be literal or figurative; they can represent real journeys such as vacations or travel. They can also represent spiritual journeys, where the hero of your story is you and perhaps some helpful guides and companions you meet along the way.

Since mountains show us the path taken, they can symbolize this inner journey, which is often long and hard; sometimes, it’s a destination that seems difficult to reach, but with the right perspective and direction, you can find your way.

The challenge of transcendence

In dreams, mountains symbolize the challenge of transcending our lower nature and reaching for a higher plane of living. In Jungian psychology, mountains symbolize the spirit and our spiritual aspirations, so when a mountain appears in a dream, it can speak to our need to lift ourselves toward a greater sense of awareness and understanding.

In this way, mountains can show us how we want to transcend our limitations  and reach new heights in life; they can be a challenge that calls us towards greater achievements or personal growth.

You can ask yourself: How do you want to use the power of dream symbolism to transcend your current circumstances? What are you struggling with in life that you wish to overcome now?

Seeking higher wisdom

Dreams of mountains can represent a strong desire to seek truth and wisdom, get in touch with some higher power, or seek a higher meaning in life. Mountains touch the sky, and the sky is often seen as a symbol of divine guidance.

Your dream connects you to ancient myths, spiritual teachings, and mystical stories of ancient traditions. Many myths and religious stories are associated with sacred mountains , as they are places of spiritual awakening that bring us closer to the divine. In ancient times, they were considered portals or gateways for the spirits, who were thought to reside in the mountains.

You may seek a relationship with something greater than yourself; perhaps you seek a connection with the divine or some great force in your life. Dreams of climbing a mountain can be a metaphor for seeking this connection.

Dream Scenarios Featuring Mountains And Their Interpretation

Dreaming that you’re at the top of a mountain.

Dreams in which you find yourself on the top of a mountain or on the verge of reaching the peak can suggest that you feel you are progressing toward some goal. You may find yourself at the top of a mountain in your dreams if you have recently experienced some victory or when you are about to begin something new.

Alternatively, it could symbolize that something exciting is about to happen in your life. It can also represent a sense of elevation and grandeur as if there’s a really big change in your life that you are about to experience.

Dreaming of climbing up a mountain and getting tired but not reaching the top

Dreams in which we climb up a high mountain and get tired but don’t reach the top can symbolize our lack of achievement, inability to achieve something we feel is important, or feeling that our growth has resulted in little positive change.

Having difficulties climbing up a mountain

You may be feeling overwhelmed by your own problems and issues or about to face a challenge. Alternatively, if you dream about a steep mountain and are afraid of climbing it, it suggests that you are overthinking things or making some change in your life for fear of how others will respond to your new direction. You may also feel overwhelmed by plans for the future that you’ve made alone without consulting others.

Types of mountains and their meaning

Dreaming about mountains can appear in various ways and reflect different meanings depending on the dream. For instance, you may dream about:

High mountains that seem to go on forever – this indicates lofty aspirations and ideals that are overwhelming and unattainable. You may feel overwhelmed by your own dreams or life’s challenges, as well as society’s expectations. Dreaming about such lofty peaks can indicate a general sense of aimlessness and lack of direction in your own life, as well as a lack of confidence in achieving your goals. The immensity of these mountains may also reflect an idea that is too big for you to handle alone.

Solitary mountains – this symbol can indicate that you feel alienated from your family, spouse, or friends. You may also feel lonely or disconnected from an environment that is dear to you. This symbol can reflect feelings of loneliness, isolation, and withdrawal.

A mountain range – in dreams, a mountain range may represent all the obstacles and difficulties you have overcome in your journey through life. Dreaming about mountains can also symbolize your family lineage and the legacy of your ancestors.

Dreaming about mountains with snow on them

This signifies that you are experiencing changes, transitions, or grieving. Snow in dreams  may indicate that something has ended or come to an end, and you are searching for guidance during this period of change. The snow on the mountain can reflect an inwardly cold emotion, such as depression or sadness.

Dreaming about mountain animals in the mountains like a mountain lion

These are symbols of wild and animalistic energy, which may be reflected through an instinctual and impulsive nature in your dreams. This symbol can also represent your unbridled physical and sexual desires. However, dreaming about animals in the mountains can also have a positive meaning; it may indicate that you have found harmony within yourself during a change or transition.

Falling off the ledge of the mountain

Dreaming that you’re falling off a mountain can symbolize feelings of failure and defeat in your life. You may feel that you have lost some of the things or people you held close to your heart in the past or that your current direction in life is not working out as well as you wished it would.

The height of the mountain reflects how high a set goal was that you could not reach in waking life—perhaps high academic or professional goals were not accomplished. Alternatively, falling off a mountain can reflect an overly ambitious goal that is too hard to achieve, making you feel very anxious and nervous.

Walking down a mountain

If you fall down the mountain in your dream, it can symbolize setbacks or disappointments on your journey. It can also mean you might take things too fast and go too far, acting without thinking.

Falling down the mountain may reflect the idea that you feel overwhelmed and overburdened with one thing after another.

Dreams about climbing a mountain and finding a rare treasure

Dreams in which you find or obtain something of great value at the top of a mountain could represent how you feel about your achievements in life or the goals you are trying to achieve. If you’re enjoying your success, then you may feel that you’ve climbed a mountain and attained something very valuable or worthwhile.

The treasure you find at the peak can symbolize an important opportunity, such as an exciting job offer, financial windfall, or life-changing event. It could also symbolize the reward of your personal journey is worth the effort and hard work that you put into achieving it.

Finding a treasure at the top of a mountain can also represent your belief or hope that something or someone special is going to happen in your life. You may feel like you’ve found something special about yourself and are blessed with good luck or fortune.

It’s clear that mountains have appealed to our imaginations for centuries for their physical beauty, spiritual meaning, and how they represent a challenge in life.

Whether or not you are climbing a mountain in your dreams, the mountain may be calling you to undertake something new — whether it is self-discovery, transcendence of limitations and challenges in life, or seeking higher wisdom. A powerful symbol of transformation and transcendence, it inspires us to trust in our inner journeys and seek a greater sense of meaning in our lives.

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Embark on a Rare Journey group trip through Pakistan that promises to reveal the unexpected and extraordinary. Start in Lahore, where the intricate stonework of Mughal mosques and palaces meets the vibrant energy of the city’s bustling markets. Connect with local artisans crafting the region’s rich artistic heritage. Travel north to Hunza, where the towering peaks of the Karakoram Range provide a stunning backdrop to warm highland hospitality. Share stories over home-cooked meals and participate in local traditions that have endured for centuries. In Peshawar, walk through lively bazaars filled with the aroma of spices and the echoes of history. This city lives and breathes its past, with centuries-old traditions woven into daily life. Conclude in Karachi, Pakistan’s largest metropolis, where colonial architecture and modern life coexist along the coastal shores. Explore the city’s dynamic markets and discover its unique blend of cultural influences.

Led by Raza Akhtar, an expert in Pakistan’s history and diverse cultures, you’ll navigate hidden villages, explore ancient forts, and engage with craftsmen preserving age-old traditions. Stay in upscale accommodations, from boutique hotels to historic lodges, with exclusive experiences curated for you.

Savor the flavors, dive deep into the culture, and uncover the beauty of Pakistan’s art, nature, and history on this once-in-a-lifetime journey.

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A Day 1 (October 4) Arrival in Lahore

Welcome to Pakistan! Upon arrival, usually very early in the morning, you’ll first clear immigration before collecting your luggage. As you exit customs into the arrival hall, you’ll be greeted by your English-speaking guide and transferred to your centrally located hotel for a well-deserved rest.

Later in the day, meet up with your group in the hotel lobby to begin your adventure. This afternoon, you’ll visit the Lahore Museum, passing through the Mall, where some of the city’s best-preserved colonial architecture can be found. Originally established in 1865, the Lahore Museum is the largest in the country.

Next, you’ll transfer to the border town of Wagah, located about an hour outside the city. Wagah is renowned for its daily flag-lowering ceremony, situated along the famed Grand Trunk Road between Lahore and Amritsar (India). Often dubbed the “Berlin Wall of Asia,” this border becomes a stage for an energetic and theatrical performance by the guards on both sides, symbolizing the closure of the day. As you watch the high-kicking marches and intense flag-lowering rituals, enjoy popcorn and join the Pakistani crowd in cheering, marking a memorable start to your trip.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Ambiance Boutique Art Hotel Lahore

B Day 2 (October 5) Lahore Walled City

As the cultural capital of Pakistan, Lahore offers a culinary tapestry woven from Mughal, Persian, Punjabi, and British traditions. The region’s agricultural abundance ensures fresh, high-quality ingredients for a variety of dishes, including nihari, halwa puri, siri paye, and aloo paratha.

Start your first full day in Lahore with an early morning rickshaw ride, winding through local vendors as you make your way to the Walled City. After breakfast, visit one of the oldest training grounds (Akhara) in Lahore to observe the Kushti wrestlers in action. Just across the street lies the Lahore Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Pakistan’s most significant historical landmarks.

Next, you’ll visit the Badshahi Mosque, located on the outskirts of the Walled City. The mosque’s interior is adorned with marble and intricate kashikari—beautiful floral patterns crafted from vibrantly colored glazed ceramics. As the largest mosque from the Mughal era and the second-largest in Pakistan, it is a must-see.

Continue your exploration of the Old City with a stroll through its bustling bazaar, making your way to the restored Shahi Hammam (Royal Bathhouse), a 17th-century Persian-style hammam and the only remaining one in Pakistan. Then, visit the Wazir Khan Mosque, renowned for its Kashi-Kari style glazed tile work, often regarded as the finest example of this art form. End your day with a private dinner and an enchanting night of Qawwali music.

C Day 3 (October 6) Lahore to Islamabad

As you leave Lahore behind, the landscape gradually transitions from the bustling city to the scenic countryside. The journey offers a chance to witness the rural beauty of Punjab, with its expansive fields, charming villages, and the occasional glimpses of grazing livestock.

Did you know that much of the Pink Himalayan Salt found in grocery stores comes from Pakistan? The mines are nestled amidst the stunning foothills of the Salt Range. Following a circular path, you’ll explore various spots within the mines, including a functioning mosque built entirely from salt bricks and a remarkable replica of Lahore’s iconic Minar-e-Pakistan monument.

After visiting the mines, continue your drive to Islamabad, check in to your hotel, and enjoy a leisurely walk among the gardens and galleries of the property.

Islamabad Serena Hotel

D Day 4 (October 7) Taxila and Islamabad

Begin the day with a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Taxila. This remarkable confluence of history and culture comprises 30 distinct sites, each telling its own unique story. Dating back to 1500 BC, Taxila was a pivotal center for Buddhism as early as the 5th century BC and a significant city in the Greco-Bactrian kingdom during the 2nd century BC.

Your journey through time culminates at the Taxila Museum, which showcases exquisite Gandhara Art, a testament to the region’s rich artistic heritage. You’ll also tour the colonial-era Taxila Railway Station and conclude the visit with a home-cooked meal prepared by the Gandhara Resource Center.

In the afternoon, immerse yourself in the distinctive Pakistani art form of truck painting, a practice that has been perfected over generations. Trucks, both large and small, are adorned with intricate designs, colorful stickers, and vibrant paintings—featuring hearts, flowers, peacocks, movie stars, folk singers, animals, politicians, angels, and army generals. Chains dangling from the trucks jingle and sway with every stop and turn, adding a musical rhythm to the visual spectacle.

Later in the afternoon, visit the iconic Faisal Mosque, whose silhouette is synonymous with Pakistan. End the day by spending time with the eldest son in a long line of Rogan artists. Through his deep love for this ancient meditative practice, he has dedicated his life to keeping this fading art form alive.

E Day 5 (October 8) Islamabad / Khaplu

Take a morning flight to Skardu, an amazingly isolated and beautiful region rich in cultural and historical treasures. Today’s destination is the Shigar Valley, the gateway to some of the highest mountains in the world, including K2. After landing in Skardu, continue your journey to Khaplu Valley. The drive is breathtaking, with poplar trees lining the road as you pass through villages, offering stunning views of high peaks and the Skardu River.

Late this morning, check into your charming hotel and take some time to get settled. The Serena Khaplu Palace Hotel is one of the most unique accommodations in all of Pakistan, providing an unforgettable experience. Originally built in 1840, it served as the formal residence of the royal family until 1983. Khaplu Palace is one of the finest surviving examples of a royal residence in Baltistan, with each room showcasing antiques and cultural artifacts from the original palace.

In the afternoon, visit Khanqah-i-Chaqchan, one of the oldest mosques in Pakistan. Built out of wood, this mosque is a vibrant blend of Persian, Kashmiri, and Tibetan architecture and has stood for almost 700 years.

Serena Khaplu Palace

F Day 6 (October 9) Khaplu / Machlu

This morning, you’ll have the option to hike to the Thoksikar Mosque. As you ascend through the villages on the uphill road, you’ll be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of Khaplu Town and the winding Shyok River. The village, home to the Balti people known for their warm hospitality and deep-rooted traditions, is vibrant with activity. Women and children can be seen engaging in crop picking, while small shops offer local treats such as fresh yak milk, refreshing lassi, and delicious trout fish.

After lunch, return to Khaplu and take a leisurely stroll through the 400-year-old Khankah, the largest in the region, constructed from mud and wood and serving as a significant gathering place for the Sufi brotherhood. Continue your journey with a drive to the nearby village of Machlu, a gateway for mountaineers heading to the region’s towering peaks.

G Day 7 (October 10) Shigar Valley

After a leisurely breakfast, you will head to Shigar Valley, stopping at the Katpana cold desert on the way. Visit the 400-year-old Shigar Fort, now a heritage hotel, offering a glimpse into the region’s royal past. The valley, fed by the glacial waters of the Indus River, is dotted with apricot orchards and traditional Balti homes.

Strolling through the ancient village, you’ll encounter warm-hearted locals and a way of life untouched by time. After lunch, enjoy an optional hike to Shigar Rock, located next to the fort. Then, visit the 14th-century Amburiq Mosque, a UNESCO site, as well as the intricately carved Khanqa-e-Moallah.

Khoj Resorts

H Day 8 (October 11) Shigar / Hunza Valley

Nestled in the majestic Karakoram Mountains, Hunza Valley is a jewel of Pakistan. Everywhere you look, there are breathtaking landscapes of terraced fields, orchards, and crystal-clear rivers. The valley is renowned for its warm-hearted people, rich history, and awe-inspiring views. The backdrop of Hunza is the Ultar Peak, standing at 7,388 meters (24,288 feet). Across the valley is Rakaposhi at 7,788 meters (25,551 feet), and to the east lies Spantik, also known as Golden Peak.

Today, you’ll visit Eagle’s Nest for panoramic views of the quaint villages and the meandering Hunza River. Over the next couple of days, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with the local culture, savor apricots grown in the region, and explore traditional crafts.

Ambiance Resort Hunza

I Day 9 (October 12) Hunza Valley

Today is a cultural day trip in Hunza Valley, starting with a visit to the historic Altit Fort, where you’ll enjoy stunning views and explore the royal gardens. At around 1,100 years old, Altit Fort is the oldest monument in Gilgit–Baltistan. Next, you’ll visit the CIQAM Women’s Collective, where you can witness the craftsmanship of local women. Established in late 2003, CIQAM focuses on transforming traditional skills into formal business services, empowering young women to overcome cultural restrictions and achieve economic independence through skill-based training.

Later, wander through Ganish Village, the oldest settlement along the Silk Road, before heading to Baltit Fort for a guided tour of its intricate architecture and panoramic vistas. The day concludes with a traditional Hunza music performance, featuring indigenous instruments and folk dances that encapsulate the valley’s rich traditions, leaving you with unforgettable memories of this unique region.

J Day 10 (October 13) Hunza / Shimshal

Today, you’ll travel to Shimshal Village, with a stop along the way to take photos at the iconic Passu Cones. Continue your journey to the captivating Shimshal Village, nestled in the heart of magnificent landscapes. Consider taking the optional hike through the village, a gradual climb that reveals the charm of Shimshal with every step.

As you explore, observe the locals engaged in their daily routines—tending to their fields and herding yaks—all set against the backdrop of dramatic mountain scenery. The path leads you to an awe-inspiring vantage point. Here, at the crest of the valley, you’ll be greeted with a spectacular panoramic view, where the Shimshal Valley unfolds in all its glory.

Shimshal Tourist Lodge

K Day 11 (October 14) Shimshal / Hunza

Today, you will take your time on the way back to Hunza to fully experience the nature and culture of Northern Pakistan. In Gulmit, visit the KORGAH, a women-run carpet weaving center, where you’ll learn about their rich history of traditional weaving techniques.

If you’re feeling adventurous, enjoy the optional hike down to the Hussaini Suspension Bridge. Originally built to connect the remote village of Hussaini with the surrounding areas, the bridge is made of wooden planks and cables, swaying dramatically over the Hunza River.

Later, you’ll take a colorful local boat across Attabad Lake, where a massive landslide in 2010 blocked the flow of the Hunza River for five months. The village of Attabad remains submerged, and over 6,000 people were displaced as a result.

In the evening, arrive back at the Ambiance Hunza resort to relax and enjoy the property.

L Day 12 (October 15) Hunza / Kachura

Embark on a 6-hour drive from the Hunza Valley to the Upper and Lower Kachura Lakes near Skardu. The route itself is an adventure, winding through some of the most picturesque terrain, surrounded by the alpine giants of the region.

The Kachura Lakes are uniquely positioned at the intersection of some of the world’s most significant geographical features: the Karakoram Mountain Range, one of the highest and most rugged mountain ranges in the world, which includes towering peaks such as K2; the greater Kashmir Region, known for its breathtaking landscapes and historical significance; and the Indus River Basin, one of Asia’s major river basins, supporting diverse ecosystems and human settlements.

Byarsa Hotel Skardu

M Day 13 (October 16) Skardu / Peshawar

Take a morning flight to Islamabad, followed by a two-hour drive to Peshawar. After a relaxed lunch at your hotel, begin your exploration with a visit to Bala Hisar Fort and the Peshawar Museum. Bala Hisar, meaning “High Fort” in Persian, is steeped in legend and history, with origins dating back to the 7th century, when it was believed to have been built by the ancient Kushans.

The Peshawar Museum is particularly renowned for its extensive collection of Buddhist artwork from the ancient Gandhara region and is considered one of the largest collections of Buddhist artifacts in the world. Afterward, take a leisurely stroll through the historic Sethi Mohalla, known for its beautifully preserved traditional architecture, including the famous Sethi Mansions.

End the day at the bustling Qissa Khwani Bazaar, where you can immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere and diverse shops. Known as the “Storyteller Market,” this historic bazaar, located near landmarks like Chowk Yadgar and Bala Hisar Fort, was once a lively hub where travelers and traders gathered to exchange tales over cups of aromatic Peshawari Qehwa. Though modernity has reshaped its appearance, replacing teashops with modern stores, the essence of storytelling still lingers in the air. This authentic bazaar is sure to leave a lasting memory of the real Pakistan!

Peshawar Barracks by Shelton's Rezidor

N Day 14 (October 17) Peshawar / Karachi

You’ll have an early start this morning, departing from Peshawar to travel to Islamabad for your flight to Karachi. Upon arrival, begin your exploration of this bustling metropolis with a visit to the Mohatta Palace Museum. Built in 1927 by a wealthy businessman, this stunning palace is a perfect blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architectural styles.

Continue to the Abdullah Shah Ghazi Shrine, built on the sandy shores of the city almost 10 centuries ago, when Karachi was 10 centuries ago when Karachi existed as a collection of few huts. Admirers of the patron saint believe that the reason cyclones often bypass Karachi is due to “the mystical power and presence of Shah Ghazi’s spirit that resides within the shrine.”

In the evening, visit a few upscale boutiques that merge traditional embroidery with contemporary fashion, showcasing the craftsmanship of local artisans. Karachi’s art scene is a thriving landscape, dotted with numerous galleries that serve as hubs for artistic innovation and appreciation. Explore art galleries dedicated to promoting legendary visual arts and providing a platform for emerging artists to reach new audiences. Here, you’ll find extensive collections of paintings, prints, and sculptures, ranging from calligraphy to contemporary and figurative works, offering a deep dive into the creative soul of Pakistan.

Mövenpick Karachi

O Day 15 (October 18) Karachi

On your final full day in Pakistan, you’ll drive to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Makli Necropolis, a vast ancient cemetery adorned with intricate tombs and mausoleums. Located on the outskirts of the historic city of Thatta, this sprawling cemetery covers over 10 kilometers and contains more than half a million tombs, mausoleums, and graves, making it one of the largest burial sites in the world. A visit to Makli is a journey through over 400 years of history, with different sections representing the dynasties of the time. As you explore, you’ll witness the evolution and fusion of architectural styles, including Persian, Indian, and Islamic influences, as well as unique regional styles that blend these elements in fascinating ways.

Next, visit the stunning Shah Jahan Mosque in Thatta, renowned for its exquisite tile work. Commissioned by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, the mosque holds a significant place in history, constructed as a gesture of gratitude to the city. Its architectural splendor reflects the grandeur of the Mughal era, and it is particularly notable for its unique geometric brickwork—a distinctive feature uncommon in Mughal-era mosques.

Return to Karachi for some last-minute shopping before enjoying a farewell dinner overlooking the Arabian Sea. This final meal is sure to be one of the most memorable moments of your adventure through Pakistan.

P Day 16 (October 19) Departure

Say goodbye to Pakistan today and transfer to the airport in time for your departure flight. Safe travels!

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Early reservations are encouraged! Some programs and flights fill several months in advance. We can confirm your space once we receive your deposit and signed Reservation and Explorer Information Forms. We try, but cannot guarantee, to accept late signups. In the event that we are able to accept reservations fewer than 60 days before a program’s start date, additional fees may apply to cover administrative costs necessary to expedite your reservation confirmation and transmit your program materials. For reservations made fewer than 60 days in advance of your program’s start, full payment is due at the time of booking.

Program Changes

We understand that circumstances arise that lead you to inquire about changes to your custom program, and we aim to satisfy your requests. Once activities and accommodations have been confirmed, we charge a $50 change fee, in addition to the difference in costs for the services booked. When changes are requested less than one week before your program’s start, the change fee is $100. For changes requested after a program has begun, the change fee is $200.

Journeys International reserves the right to change or reprice any program due to acts of insurrection, strikes, weather, road conditions, acts of God or government, or any other force majeure or cause beyond the company’s control. Journeys International cannot guarantee conformity with the provided program plan at any point in time. Among other things, if necessary Journeys International may change the scheduled dates of a program; omit or alter sections of the plan; substitute lodgings, leaders, or conveyances; or change meals, activities, or waypoints; all without notice and without allowance for refunds and with participants bearing the responsibility for increased costs, if any. Should this become necessary, Journeys International will not be liable for extra costs that participants may incur as a result of changes, including but not limited to flight change fees, additional meal costs, or additional accommodations. We strongly recommend that participants purchase Travel Protection Plans, or travel insurance , adequate to cover such costs.

Cancellations & Refunds

If you must cancel before your program begins, please notify Journeys International in writing by emailing [email protected] or writing to your adventure specialist directly. You may request a refund according to the following schedule. Some programs require additional non-refundable payments beyond this schedule, as noted in the program description. In the case of cancellation, such amounts are withheld in addition to the amounts listed here.

Please note: cancellation of airfare, other transit, lodging, and ticketed tours and activities is subject to the policies of the individual carriers or providers and is not included in the schedule above. Additional cancellation fees are the responsibility of the traveler. We strongly recommend that all participants purchase Travel Protection Plans, or travel insurance , that includes coverage for trip cancellation or interruption and that may reimburse you for cancellation penalties and extra expenses should a circumstance force you to cancel or interrupt your participation.

Departure is defined as the date on which travelers will leave their home state, province or city, or the program start date as indicated on the program description, whichever comes first. Cancellation date will be considered the date that we receive written notification of your intent to cancel according to the local time observed in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.

Payments due at the time of cancellation remain the responsibility of the participant. No partial refunds are possible for unused hotel rooms, air or land travel, program days, or other sight-seeing arrangements included in the land cost.

If Journeys International cancels or postpones a program before the program starts for reasons completely within its discretion, such as but not limited to insufficient group size, all money for services described in the program description will be refunded in the form of credit towards a future program with Journeys in the same location originally planned, less unrecoverable fees and penalties already paid to airlines, accommodations, or other service providers, or the client may submit a written request for a refund to the original form of payment. If a program’s cancellation is necessary due to acts of insurrection, strikes, weather, road conditions, acts of God or government, or any other force majeure or cause beyond the company’s control, credits and refunds will be issued according to the standard cancellation schedule, less unrecoverable fees and penalties already paid to airlines, accommodations, or other service providers, without regard to whether client or company initiates cancellation or postponement. Once a program begins, there are no refunds for unused goods or services.

We can help you to secure air travel arrangements for Journeys International programs. We work with an airfare consolidator to assist in booking the flights that suit your needs. Journeys International and/or the airfare consolidator may charge a ticketing fee for this service. For group programs, if you prefer to fly on dates other than those listed as program dates, or if you arrive at your destination other than at the group arrival time, then you may incur additional fees to cover the separate transfer, contingency, and coordination costs which frequently arise from arrival and departure on flights different from our regular bookings. We will let you know about these fees ahead of time, if they apply. If you must change your air routing after ticketing, there is a charge of $50 per change, in addition to change or cancellation charges levied by the airline.

If you decide to make your own flight arrangements, you must provide Journeys International with a complete copy of your itinerary showing departure and arrival flights and times. You should plan to arrange your own air travel if you are using mileage credit or originating outside North America, but please be in touch with our office before you finalize ticketing so that we may help you to coordinate the correct arrival and departure dates and times. If you arrange your own flights, we can book ground transfers to meet you on arrival in your destination if you wish, and you agree to pay additional costs, as applicable.

Transfers Between Programs

You may transfer between some programs upon written request. More than 60 days before your program start date, the deposit transfer fee is $100 per person plus any cancellation fees charged by airlines, hotels, or ground service providers. 60 days or fewer before the program start date, full cancellation penalties from the original program apply. In the event that Journeys International cancels a program, you may transfer the full amount of your payments to another program without penalty, subject to availability.

Expenses Covered

Normally, our stated total costs include the costs of all guides, leaders, facilities, permits obtained after arrival, lodging accommodations, costs of described activities, food as specified, and all surface transportation associated with the activities described in the itinerary. We do our best to avoid increasing prices after receipt of your deposit, but factors beyond our control might require us to change our prices without prior notice, even after you have signed up.

Expenses Not Covered

Costs not included in the price may include: meals not indicated as included in program descriptions; meals prior to arrival in starting cities; transfers, if not arriving or departing on the scheduled group flights; soft drinks, bottled water, and alcoholic beverages; medical expenses, costs of hospitalization, or evacuation from remote areas; laundry; airport departure taxes not included on your airline ticket; accommodations en route to starting cities; visas; airfares; gratuities; and insurance.

If a program must be modified due to medical emergency, acts of insurrection, strikes, weather, road conditions, acts of God or government, or any other force majeure or cause beyond the company’s control, then the participant may incur additional costs that are not included in the program price. We strongly recommend that all participants purchase Travel Protection Plans, or travel insurance , to cover these risks.

Travel Insurance

Journeys International strongly recommends that you purchase a Travel Protection Plan, or travel insurance, sufficient to protect your investment in travel, personal assets and health during your program. Doing so will mitigate a significant amount of financial risk and decrease your need to worry about things beyond your control. We do not require you to purchase such travel insurance; however, we know many travelers who have benefited from purchasing travel insurance because the insurance carrier assumed risks that would otherwise have been the risk of the traveler. Travel Protection Plans often cover things like theft, baggage loss, trip interruption or cancellation, emergency evacuation, emergency medical treatment, flight delay or cancellation, airline or service provider bankruptcy, jury duty, personal or family sickness leading to cancellation, U.S. Department of State Travel Warnings about terrorism issued for the destination, and other risks as described in the insurance policy. In particular, consider the availability of higher-cost “Cancel for Any Reason” and/or “Interrupt for Any Reason” policies that may allow policy-holders to recoup a significant portion of trip costs under a much wider range of circumstances than standard policies may allow; we have seen travelers benefit from this selection when public health crises, personal turmoil, and civil unrest arose in their destinations. Please note that while we at Journeys will do our best to help you to have a pleasant and successful experience, Journeys International assumes no liability for many of the types of losses described above. If you choose not to purchase travel insurance and you suffer a loss, then you will be responsible for the associated costs.

For your convenience, we will provide a recommendation for an insurance carrier that offers competitive rates and has proven reliable, fair, and prompt in responding to claims, but we can offer no guarantee that our recommended carrier will meet your needs and you are welcome to contact any insurance carrier that you prefer. It is important to obtain insurance immediately upon signing up for your program in order for problems arising from pre-existing conditions to be covered.

All participants must be covered by a current major medical insurance policy that covers you while in your travel destination for the duration of your trip. For some individuals or for some destinations, it may be advisable to purchase a supplemental policy. Contact your provider for coverage details.

Group-Sized Pricing & Group Minimums

Many programs are guaranteed to depart at prices published on our website with as few as two participants. In some cases, it may become necessary to increase prices depending on the size of the group. We do everything we can to make a program operate as planned even with a single participant. Additional costs for small groups vary from program to program. When pricing for a group program is based on the number of participants, staff and guests of Journeys International (such as topic experts, journalists, photographers, leaders-in-training, or others) are not included in the numbers counted to determine the price. Final decision to cancel a program due to insufficient signups is made at least 60 days prior to departure.

Lodging Accommodations

Lodging accommodations are usually double occupancy in hotel rooms, tents, or other facilities as described in trip itineraries. Please contact our office to discuss pricing and availability of alternative accommodations, if desired. We try to honor specific requests for lodging, but in some cases, we may have to book and confirm equivalent-standard accommodations. In rare cases it may become necessary to make same-day or out-of-class substitutions.

If you are joining alone for a group program but would prefer a roommate, then let us know! We are often able to match solo participants. If a roommate is not available or if you prefer single accommodation, then you must pay the Single Supplement, if one applies. For some programs it is not possible to guarantee single accommodations.

Assumption of Risk

Throughout any program of Journeys International, certain risks and dangers may arise. These include, but are not limited to, travel by train, foot, automobile, aircraft, raft, boat or other means of conveyance; the hazards of traveling in rough or mountainous terrain; high altitude; undeveloped areas; the forces of nature; civil unrest; terrorism; labor interruption; close proximity to fellow program participants; exposure to illness or virus; and accident or illness in remote areas without means of rapid evacuations or availability of medical supplies and facilities. The unique nature of adventure programs entails inherent risks that may be involved in unique program activities and travel away from home and, in fact, the specific nature of these activities is often a reason for participation. Even if a trip or program is rated “easy” these dangers and risks are present. Journeys International and its agents and operators will have no liability regarding emotional distress, equipment, access to, or adequacy of medical care, evacuation plans, or emergency supplies that may be provided. When you sign the Explorer Information Form, you agree to participate in these activities with full knowledge of the dangers and risks involved and agree to assume all risks, including trauma, sickness, injury, and death.

While Journeys International intends that your experience be safe and comfortable, Journeys does not have legal or operational control or ownership of facilities, staff, services, or transportation providers and acts only as agent for the owners of such facilities, staff, services, and transportation. Journeys International is not responsible for any negligent or willful act or failure to act by any such person or entity, nor for any act or inaction of any third party not under its control.

In consideration of the right to participate in Journeys International programs and the service arranged for you by Journeys International and its agents and representatives, you unconditionally and fully assume all risks of bodily injury, death, emotional trauma, property damage, and/or theft, however caused, including those mentioned above, as a result of participation, and release Journeys International, its agents, and its representatives from any and all liability, actions, causes of actions, suits, debts, demands that you may have, including for bodily injury, death, or property damage, loss of income, and other claims.

Fitness to Join

Good physical and mental health are essential for the enjoyment of Journeys International’s programs. It is your responsibility to select/design a trip appropriate to your own abilities and interests. You are responsible for being in sufficiently good health to undertake your trip, and for consulting with your physician for medical advice regarding travel. On some Journeys International programs, participants travel in rugged areas remote from modern medical facilities. Good physical conditioning is recommended as preparation for all programs, especially those involving hiking or trekking. Most programs require some walking. By signing the Explorer Information Form, participants certify that they are fit for rigorous activity and do not have any physical, mental, or other condition that would create a hazard for him/herself or other participants. It is essential that any participant with a medical condition requiring regular treatment or which may be affected by vigorous activity, prolonged travel, high altitude, heat, cold, natural phenomena, or particular foods, notify Journeys International in writing prior to booking. We assume no responsibility for medical care, and we cannot guarantee meeting special dietary requirements or vegetarian needs. Participants may be required to furnish a physician’s statement of good health for some programs.

Journeys International’s or the individual group leader’s or guide’s judgment shall provide the ultimate determination of an individual’s fitness to embark upon, or to continue, a program. Journeys International reserves the right to refuse reservations or deny participation to anyone whom it deems unsuitable for a program or certain activities. Once a reservation has been confirmed, medical circumstances will not be considered as exceptions to our cancellation policy. All participants must be covered by a current major medical insurance policy for the duration of their participation. Proof of such coverage may be required.

Personal Conduct

You are responsible for acting in a manner considerate and respectful of fellow group members and local culture in areas visited.

You are responsible for reading all health-related information provided in advance of the program, adhering to all guidance given by guides and site staff, and conforming to the established standards of personal hygiene to minimize risk of disease. This may include a requirement to wear a face mask when in proximity to other people, whether indoors or outdoors, or other measures intended to limit the spread of disease; failure to do so when requested may result in your dismissal from the program.

Certain activities included in your program may require specific safety precautions. You are responsible for listening to instructions, adhering to guidance, and following the protocols provided for safety throughout the program. If you are unsure about safety precautions, you are responsible for seeking advice. If guides or staff perceive your behavior as risky, uncooperative, or otherwise unsafe, they may remove you from an activity for the safety of yourself and others.

Smoking or vaping are not permitted in buses, cars, below decks on boats, in tented camps, in designated non-smoking areas, or during guided tours and activities. Participants agree not to consume cannabis for the duration of the program and understand that possession or use of cannabis may be illegal and subject to severe punishment in some destinations. Participants agree to follow all local laws in the jurisdiction(s) where the program takes place and acknowledge that Journeys International cannot be responsible for ensuring participants’ compliance nor for any costs or consequences of non-compliance.

Sexual harassment or misconduct of any sort by Journeys program participants is not tolerated. You may not make jokes or sexually suggestive comments or gestures regarding the bodies or bodily activities of fellow participants, program staff, site staff, or any people you encounter during your program. You may not touch fellow participants, program staff, site staff, or any people you encounter during your program unless invited. You may not solicit sexual services during the dates of your participation in a Journeys program.

Environmental Stewardship

Journeys International believes that we have a responsibility to protect the earth for future generations. Tourism may be responsible for up to eight percent of annual worldwide emissions of greenhouse gasses. Journeys International advocates that adventure travelers who make environmentally conscious choices when selecting their destinations and activities should also make the environmentally conscious choice to offset the carbon footprint of their travel to compensate for their personal contributions to global climate change. Every Journeys International invoice includes an optional donation to the Earth Preservation Fund’s carbon offset program to be used to purchase and permanently retire certified carbon credits to offset the carbon footprints of Journeys’ program participants. The Earth Preservation Fund purchases carbon credits that have been certified under a reliable third-party standard. Participants who choose to make this donation may also be eligible to claim a tax deduction. There is no penalty for opting out of this donation.

Journeys International may take photographic, audiographic, and videographic recordings during your program, and may use your image and voice for promotional and commercial use without compensation.

Planning & Preparation Services

We look forward to working with you! After we receive your deposit, we will send you a planning packet containing things like medical and immunization information, visa and other permit forms, a recommendation for travel insurance, packing checklist, reading list, cross-cultural information, and an initial invoice for the balance due. About 3 weeks before your program begins, we will send you a final notes packet including last-minute reminders and contact information for your program. You are responsible for reading all information provided, and for bringing all clothing and equipment noted on the packing list. If you are leaving home before the scheduled trip departure date, please let us know how we can best reach you in case any details change in the days immediately prior to your program’s start.

Please call our office at any time if you have questions about your trip or for additional information.

Duration 16 Days

The number of days, or duration, in a destination corresponds with the itinerary as published. This is the time period covered by the land cost.

Group Size 8-12

The stated range indicates minimum required for guaranteed departure and maximum accepted on the scheduled dates.

Comfort Level

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Activity Level

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Why Journeys International

Our purpose is to understand the journey you are on – not just the vacation you want to take – and to help you on your way.

We are here to help you plan the trip that will move you closer to your goals and help you fulfill your dreams.

We are here to help you plan a more inspiring, more provocative, more breathtaking, more transformational adventure.

We say “adventure” and not “trip” because, for us, a trip is just going someplace else, but an adventure is an experience that takes you someplace beyond your comfort zone – and therefore maximizes the potential for wonder, discovery, and potentially transformation.

Why trust Journeys to plan that kind of experience with you?

• Journeys is an award-winning industry-leader with more than 40 years in business planning creative and thoughtful adventures in interesting places around the world
• Our staff is professional and devoted, with adventure specialists in Ann Arbor and guides in the field who take pride in traveler satisfaction; many stay with us for decades
• Our Ecological Code of Ethics has long stood as a model for others, and our Earth Preservation Fund puts our money where our mouth is
• We go to the farthest corners of the earth – you’ll see some pretty remote destinations on our list, and if you want to challenge us with something new, we’ll likely be willing (though we’ll make sure you know if we’ve never experienced it firsthand)
• We’re real people like you, starting with the real person who will answer the phone, right through the owner, Robin Pollak, who you can talk to any time you want (or even her parents, Joan & Will Weber, who started the company!)
• We ask lots of questions and get to know you as well as possible to we can design the best experience for YOU
• Your unique itinerary includes sites, accommodations, activities, and meetings with people hand selected for personal goals, passions, interests and abilities
• Your personal adventure specialist stays with you from trip planning through departure to answer all your questions – promptly – and make sure every detail is handled so you are well prepared for your trip
• Our partners on the ground in your destination will welcome you as a friend of a friend; we’ve been working with many of them for ages
• We’re open and clear, and offer a complete picture of what you can expect while traveling. We don’t want to make an easy sale; we want to make an honest one.
• 24-hour emergency phone support while traveling
• We’ll be excited to hear about the trip when you get back, and take all feedback seriously
• Our travelers come back again and again, for five, ten, or more adventures — and they trust us enough to send their friends to us, too

We love what we do, and we love sharing our common passion with you.

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Match the trip’s intensity to your ability and motivation.

Easy walking, with opportunities for low-key physical activity.

Energetic exploration with optional day hikes, leisurely cycling, or light canoeing.

Day-long active excursions and options for demanding activity in varied environments.

Challenging

Strenuous hiking or other intense activity that may be at high altitude or over rough terrain.

Multi-day trekking and other activities requiring endurance or strength. Steep trails. No technical expertise necessary.

Choose accommodations and amenities that fit your personal style

Our most natural accommodations. Bath facilities often shared, sometimes rustic.

Comfortable and especially personal. Small to mid-sized lodges, typically with private bath.

Lodges and hotels with additional amenities, refined artistry, or extra-special settings.

Exclusive or luxury lodges, hotels, or safari camps with fine dining options.

The most indulgent accommodations arranged specially for private trips.