Stories are one of the most powerful ways to guide, teach, and inspire people. Have you ever read a book that had a lasting impact on you?

On Friday the 13th, under a full moon and falling rain, Andy Amick completed the first day of the 2014 Tour Divide race. Even with a year of training and preparation, the physical and mental challenges of the race pushed him further than he thought possible.

During the 2700 mile race from Canada to Mexico, he climbed mountain after mountain, witnessed stunning sunsets, encountered the smiles and hospitality of countless people, crossed paths with a mountain lion, and rode through enough mud to last a lifetime.