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…
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…
Rider Spotlight: Vicki and Kennedy
We’re thrilled to highlight Vicki (the rider) and Kennedy (her wife), out of Washington State. Vicki has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) and uses her Freedom Chair to carve her way through the gravel, the mud, the beach sand, and whatever else Washington puts in her path.
The ABCs of Wheelchair Accessible Trails: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona
Even though federal law requires accessibility in all State and National Parks, these parks cover a lot of ground with multiple trails and attractions. With that in mind we decided to create a list of the most accessible hiking trails in State and National parks.
5 Adaptive Activities To Enjoy This Summer
With the summer fast approaching, it’s time to plan out how you can escape the house or apartment and enjoy the great outdoors! Wheelchair riders just like you are going on outdoor adventures every single day. This summer, push the boundaries. Try something new. Here are five summer activities to try out!
How Easy Is the GRIT Freedom Chair To Push or Use for Seniors?
The GRIT Freedom Chair is an all-terrain wheelchair designed for efficient, low-impact adventure. Join your grandkids on a hike, take a stroll with your spouse, or just go for a few morning laps around the neighborhood to start your day off right, one lever-push at a time.
Trandon Mechling: Spartan, GRIT Athlete
When two mud-covered military veterans finished their Spartan Race and saw Trandon watching from the sidelines, they turned and headed toward him. One removed the Spartan finisher medal from around his neck and handed it to Trandon. “Keep this,” Lopez told him, “but I want you to do a Spartan Race with us.”
How To Overcome Accessible Hiking Disasters
Hiking is a great outdoor activity that many wheelchair users can enjoy. Many national parks have wide, paved paths that give everyone the opportunity to be submerged in nature, enjoying the view from the trail…
How to Choose an All-Terrain Wheelchair
From sizing, to functionality, to safety, to price, to so much more, there is a lot to consider when searching for an all-terrain wheelchair. The GRIT team wants to help. After all, this process should be really exciting! Selecting the right all-terrain wheelchair is the first step.