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.
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.
Freedom in the GRIT Freedom Chair
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.