Carrie Morgridge

46 Days, 2,774 Miles, and the Bike Trip of a LifetimeTwo professionals in their 50s made a choice that some might call crazy: they pulled out of their busy lives for two months and tackled what is called the most challenging bike route in North America. In The Spirit of the Trail, Carrie Morgridge and her husband John take you along this journey. The Great Divide Mountain Bike Route runs from the Canadian Rockies, into the Grizzly filled woods of Montana, across the plains of Wyoming, up to 11,910-feet above sea level in Colorado, and through the mountains and flood plains of New Mexico. As Carrie recounts each grueling day on these trails in her diary, she reveals their triumphs and fears, their struggles for food and water, and how their physical and mental strengths were pushed to the limits. She also exposes us to the kindness of people, the warmth of small towns, and the great majesty of our country. What the Morgridges learned about the trail, besides how hard it was, is that people are generous, days are long when they are full of new adventures, and when you set your mind to it, you can achieve anything. Come explore. Your journey starts now.

46 Days, 2,774 Miles, and the Bike Trip of a LifetimeTwo professionals in their 50s made a choice that some might call crazy: they pulled out of their busy lives for two months and tackled what is called the most challenging bike route in North America. In The Spirit of the Trail, Carrie Morgridge and her husband John take you along this journey. The Great Divide Mountain Bike Route runs from the Canadian Rockies, into the Grizzly filled woods of Montana, across the plains of Wyoming, up to 11,910-feet above sea level in Colorado, and through the mountains and flood plains of New Mexico. As Carrie recounts each grueling day on these trails in her diary, she reveals their triumphs and fears, their struggles for food and water, and how their physical and mental strengths were pushed to the limits. She also exposes us to the kindness of people, the warmth of small towns, and the great majesty of our country. What the Morgridges learned about the trail, besides how hard it was, is that people are generous, days are long when they are full of new adventures, and when you set your mind to it, you can achieve anything. Come explore. Your journey starts now.

Find your purpose and passion by volunteering and giving back. This collection of 101 stories will inspire you to make a difference. Volunteers and people who give back choose hope over despair, optimism over cynicism, and caring over indifference. By serving others, they also help themselves, reporting that the biggest beneficiaries of their charitable activities are themselves! In this inspiring collection of personal stories you’ll read about: How volunteering can change your life Making amazing human connections Bonding as a family when volunteering together New perspective and lessons learned through volunteering Giving back after receiving help during a rough time The true spirit of Christmas and the holiday season Working with therapy animals and saving abandoned pets