Abstract
Let M be a complete Riemannian manifold with sectional curvature ≤−1 and dimension ≥3. Given a unit vector v∈T$^1$M and a point x∈M we prove the existence of a complete geodesic through x whose tangent vector never comes close to v. As a consequence we show the existence of a bounded geodesic through every point in a complete negatively pinched manifold with finite volume and dimension ≥3.