That's what was great about him. He tried. Not many do.

- Jon Krakauer

The only person you are fighting is yourself and your stubbornness to engage in new circumstances.

- Jon Krakauer

Early on a difficult climb, especially a solo climb, you’re hyper-aware of the abyss pulling at your back, constantly feeling its call, its immense h…

- Jon Krakauer

The core of mans' spirit comes from new experiences.

- Jon Krakauer

When you forgive, you love. And when you love, God’s light shines through you.

- Jon Krakauer

Passion is what makes life interesting, what ignites our soul, drives our curiosity, fuels our love and carries our friendship, stimulates our intell…

- Jon Krakauer

Don't settle down and sit in one place. Move around, be nomadic, make each day a new horizon.

- Jon Krakauer

Most climbers aren't in fact deranged, they're just infected with a particularly virulent strain of the Human Condition.

- Jon Krakauer

You are wrong if you think Joy emanates only...from human relationships. God has placed it all around us...and all you have to do is reach for it.

- Jon Krakauer