I created this profile In Honor of Mountains to celebrate International Mountain Day on December 11, but, of course, good climbing profiles with great music can be used any time of the year. Almost all of the songs are based on the theme of mountains and being “on top of the world.” 2023: A NEW ALL-CLIMBING VERSION OF THIS PROFILE HAS BEEN ADDED!Read more…

ICA member Bill Jenks sent me this Thanksgiving “story ride,” a cross between Jonathan Livingston Seagull and The Wizard of Oz. Take your students on a journey to meet Tom the turkey, who dreams about soaring with the eagles and flying off to some wonderful place where he can be happy. All the songs align with the message.Read more…

The Olympic Spirit represents the pinnacle of athletic achievement, embodying the dedication, resilience, and unyielding commitment of athletes all over the world. In this exciting profile, we honor these qualities by challenging ourselves through five distinct efforts, each highlighting the skills and athletic attributes required for different Olympic events. Award your riders with a colored Olympic ring for completing each of these five varied challenges. Lead this empowering profile and inspire your riders to embark on the path to athletic excellence!Read more…