I have always believed (and this has been strongly re-enforced by a progressive disease) that if there’s something that you love to do and you can somehow do, then you should do it now.
For Everything There Is a Season
The great thing about the outdoors is that no matter what time of the year it is, there is always something to do. Sometimes you have to adapt to the weather or the temperature in order to properly enjoy things, though. Luckily, my GRIT Freedom Chair is a versatile, all terrain wheelchair. It allows me to enjoy all types of activities no matter what the seasons throw at me.
What Freedom Means to Me
I can tell you, over the past 15 years I have often felt as though I am under physical restraint due to my everyday wheelchair. It does not allow me to get to far off road or to get across a gravel driveway with ease. Thankfully, that all changed when I got my GRIT Freedom Chair.
Flying with the GRIT Freedom Chair
Traveling can be full of adventure! At GRIT, we want to make sure that you get the most out of your traveling adventures, so we want to show you how easy it is to fly with your Freedom Chair.
7 Wheelchair Accessible Hiking Trails You’ve Never Heard Of
While national parks and other popular hiking destinations can offer an enjoyable, accessible experience, they also bring with them crowds of other hikers. That’s why some hikers prefer lesser-known trails where they can get all of the enjoyment of a popular trail with none of the crowds.
A “GRIT” Day for a Beach Wheelchair Adventure
by: Nerissa Cannon One of the original GRIT Freedom Chair Trailblazers ambassadors, Nerissa, has worked […]
What To Look For in a Racing Wheelchair
So you’re in the market for a racing wheelchair! Fantastic. Racing, of course, means different things to different people, and while there are specialized chairs for particular events, many folks are looking for a chair that can do a bit of it all. Below, we’ll talk about how to select an appropriate racing wheelchair…
10 Adaptive Hikers You Should Know: Part 2
Whether on an out-and-back hike at a local trailhead or a grueling ascent up Mount […]
Ask a GRIT Freedom Chair Rider
Today, we ask some of our new riders about their early experiences with the GRIT Freedom Chair. Why did they choose GRIT over other kinds of equipment? How’s it been going so far? What’s next? See their answers—and a bit of all-terrain motivation—here!