Balancing on Blue Quotes

“As the explorer Roald Amundsen once said, “Adventure is just bad planning.”
― Keith Foskett, Balancing on Blue: A Dromomaniac Hiking

“Dromomania From the Latin dromas (runner) and mania (excessive or unreasonable desire, even insanity) is an uncontrollable impulse to wander.”
― Keith Foskett, Balancing on Blue: A Dromomaniac Hiking

“Away from civilisation, I discovered a new pathway. Far from being oppressive, my surroundings were invigorating. I felt no restrictions but revelled in immunity. I felt energised, my thoughts became clear and precise, my direction in life clarified and my goals focused. I felt liberated.”
― Keith Foskett, Balancing on Blue: A Dromomaniac Hiking

“As the sun lowered, a receding light chased it, fighting a losing battle with skies above becoming an inky canvas. Reds joined the celebration brushed with oranges, caressed with yellows and flicked by casual violets. Slowly, my surroundings darkened and I waved my hand, pretending to orchestrate the playing of the stars. They obliged willingly, each one joining in the symphony, visual musical instruments sharing the ensemble.”
― Keith Foskett, Balancing on Blue: A Dromomaniac Hiking

“Two is company, four is a party, three is a crowd. One is a wanderer.”
― Keith Foskett, Balancing on Blue: A Dromomaniac Hiking

“Dromomania, from the Latin dromas (runner) and mania (excessive or unreasonable desire, even insanity) is an uncontrollable impulse to wander, the kind that is appeased often at the expense of careers, relationships and maintains a blithe disregard for mortgages and pensions. When I first saw the word, though it sounded somewhat like an ailment, it struck a chord with me.”
― Keith Foskett, Balancing on Blue: A Dromomaniac Hiking

“Henry Ford once said that whether you think you can, or you think you can’t, you’re right. There”
― Keith Foskett, Balancing on Blue: A Dromomaniac Hiking

“Washington’s reputation as the most dangerous small mountain in the world is well founded. Even calm days with clear blue skies can, in a short space of time, descend rapidly into fierce winds, with temperatures plummeting to below freezing. Inexperienced and experienced hikers alike regularly get blown off course. Resisting the urge to battle the gales, they succumb to them and end up disorientated and lost, miles from anywhere. Often on day hikes with no equipment, they die from exposure and hypothermia. It is not a mountain to be taken lightly. Unofficial”
― Keith Foskett, Balancing on Blue: A Dromomaniac Hiking

“Time spent outdoors has a wonderful way of teaching us what we perceive is important and it puts our lives into perspective, reminding us of how little we need to be content”
― Keith Foskett, Balancing on Blue: A Dromomaniac Hiking