Written for GRIT by Nerissa Cannon For outdoor enthusiasts, the allure of a National Park […]
5 Common Adaptive Hiking Mistakes
As you prepare to head to the trailhead, make sure you’re setting yourself up for […]
How to Enjoy the Grand Canyon in a Wheelchair
“Having a great vacation with the new GRIT off-road wheelchair. Today we went to the […]
San Josef Bay
by: Jenny Schmitz EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is reprinted, with permission from the author, from […]
Wheelchair Camping for the Modern Adventurer
When I lost the use of my legs, I thought I had also lost the wilderness in my life. With a concentrated effort of creativity and flexibility, along with a good dose of humility, I found my way back into camping again. After years of experimentation and adaptation…
5 Things To Consider When Choosing a Beach Wheelchair
From the parking lot, the loose sand, the packed sand, the boardwalk, the water itself, to right back into your vehicle, make sure your beach wheelchair can handle it all. Most wheelchairs do well on concrete, some do well on grass or gravel, a few do well on the beach, but almost none…
Carly Pearson: 100 Kilometers of Spain’s Camino
Carly Pearson says she’s the kind of person who “tries always to see the glass as overflowing.” So, when she told the GRIT team she was planning to take her Freedom Chair on a 100-kilometer trek through Spain’s Camino de Santiago…
Wheelchair Exercises to Build Strength and Stamina
Looking to improve your strength or stamina when going on outdoor adventures? We’ve compiled some of the resources that may help you find a creative and compelling in-home workout plan that works for you!