I want to hike. I want to have a recreationally challenging experience. I am capable of all sorts of terrain. I am also legally within my rights to use my @reactiveadaptations Bomber or @bowheadcorp Reach on a trail, even in Wilderness areas —- as you are to wear flip flops, a pair of steel-toed boots or walk barefooted with your 4 friends hand-in-hand spanning the trail. . . . And then there is the assumption that I am at more risk of getting hurt or needing a rescue. Why? Because we can’t see the man hiking behind me has clogged arteries that could seize the flow of blood to his brain at any moment? Because the group of teenagers in front of me didn’t pack any water or sunscreen or know how to read a map? Because we can’t SEE their issues, and you can visibly see mine?#falseassumptions #worktodo . . . The @novapbs article just was published, speaking about people with disabilities like myself, @meetjoestone, @tophdown recreating beyond the pavement—- and the unfortunate stigmas, misunderstanding and myths float to the surface. . . . It’s maddening AND it’s motivating for me to use social media to educate! . . . I have stated the Policies before—-The Wilderness Act is the tightest. Both rules must be met. When they are, I can go wherever foot travel is allowed. 1- device is made specifically for me, as a person with a mobility issue #cantwalk #armycrawlingsucks AND 2- device is suitable for an indoor pedestrian area; odd I know. But meaning less then 36 inches wide to match ADA doorways and tread that wouldn’t ruin the wood or tile and wilderness, for that matter. #mountainbiketread = suitable!!! ————— Battery powered okay. Gas powered would not be suitable. #IAmNotAnEBike . . . . . . . . #climbing #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #hiking #wilderness #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #spinalcordinjury #neurologicaldisorder #paralyzed #disability #protectpubliclands #nationalparks #summitsforgimps
What am I doing???? The scene is a little different from the free climbing of 5 years ago on these sandstone walls but it was sure nice to hang up high in them again! Anxiety was high during our two days at times because I can’t feel if I am scraping my knees or hips or ankles and how badly I surely am. Am I sitting to long causing a pressure sore? I did my best with knee pads, cushions and weight shifting but at times I wondered if it was worth the effort. Also. How the hell am I gonna pee and poop? Jeesh. “What am I doing?” The rest was big wall type-two fun and shenanigans—- communication, diligence to order of operations, sore body parts that haven’t been worked in ages, glorious views and amazing people. This wouldn’t have happened without the support, friendship and commitment of @sstratts @eeejayenn @steffangregory ❤️ 💪 🙏 💕 😊 @snakesaresmart @not_disabled and @timmyoneill @adidasterrex @blackdiamond @grade7equipment @ymcarockies @susantaylordarby I might have spent the last five years sitting but certainly not sitting still. Clipped and dangling to the side of a mountain, I still find this weird contentment—- it quells my insatiable need to multi-task, plan, brain chatter—- I do finally just sit. . . . . #2gimps1pimp #pullupsfordays . . #climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #diving #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #science #sports #wilderness #disability
SCIENCE TiMe! 👋🤯 . . #newpeepsrefreshertime . . . Anatomy of the Spine! The spinal column is one of the most important parts of the body, as it plays a hand in all bodily junctions. Some obvious 🦵🏾, others with essential tasks not so obvious. 💩 . . . The spine is composed of 33 bones, called vertebrae, divided into five sections: the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine sections, and the sacrum and coccyx bones. . . . The cervical spine comprises the top seven vertebrae in the spine, C1 to C7, and is connected to the base of the skull. Motions with exaggerated comments like “What’s up?” “Who was that?” “I know, you told me already”—- head and neck around. That’s me!!!! . . . The thoracic section of the spine comes next. The vertebrae in this section are labeled T1 to T12 and serve as attachments for the rib cage. Hugging. Burping #notatthesametime #rude 😄. Thoracic spine has a great deal of mobility including flexion (bending forward), extension (bend backward) and rotation (twisting) 💃🏼 🕺🏻 . . . Moving down, the lumbar section L1 to L5, are the main weight-bearing section of the spinal column. Motion above the 🍑, giving ability to twerk that 🍑 💫 . . . The sacrum is the section located at the base of the spine. It does not have discs separating the vertebrae, its five levels, S1 to S5, are fused together. The pelvis is connected to the spinal column at the sacrum section. 🥅 . . . The coccyx #whatdidyoucallme is at the very base of the spinal column and is made of four vertebrae that are fused together also. . . . That’s it. Now you can nod no, grab your purse from the back seat, bend over backwards for your boss and get off your “sit bones” in yoga class. Until next time….. . . . . . . . . . #climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #asscrack #walking #peeing #protectpubliclands #impossibleisnothing #disability
SCIENCE TiMe! 👋🤯 . . #newpeepsrefreshertime . . . Anatomy of the Spine! The spinal column is one of the most important parts of the body, as it plays a hand in all bodily junctions. Some obvious 🦵🏾, others with essential tasks not so obvious. 💩 . . . The spine is composed of 33 bones, called vertebrae, divided into five sections: the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine sections, and the sacrum and coccyx bones. . . . The cervical spine comprises the top seven vertebrae in the spine, C1 to C7, and is connected to the base of the skull. Motions with exaggerated comments like “What’s up?” “Who was that?” “I know, you told me already”—- head and neck around. That’s me!!!! . . . The thoracic section of the spine comes next. The vertebrae in this section are labeled T1 to T12 and serve as attachments for the rib cage. Hugging. Burping #notatthesametime #rude 😄. Thoracic spine has a great deal of mobility including flexion (bending forward), extension (bend backward) and rotation (twisting) 💃🏼 🕺🏻 . . . Moving down, the lumbar section L1 to L5, are the main weight-bearing section of the spinal column. Motion above the 🍑, giving ability to twerk that 🍑 💫 . . . The sacrum is the section located at the base of the spine. It does not have discs separating the vertebrae, its five levels, S1 to S5, are fused together. The pelvis is connected to the spinal column at the sacrum section. 🥅 . . . The coccyx #whatdidyoucallme is at the very base of the spinal column and is made of four vertebrae that are fused together also. . . . That’s it. Now you can nod no, grab your purse from the back seat, bend over backwards for your boss and get off your “sit bones” in yoga class. Until next time….. . . . . . . . . . #climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #asscrack #walking #peeing #protectpubliclands #impossibleisnothing #disability
Although the core of the apple exists, you cannot see it from the outside. The only way to prove the cores existence is to cut the apple open. –Yukio Mishima . . . . . . . . . #climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #medicine #walking #peeing #protectpubliclands #nationalparks #summitsforall #wilderness #disability
Simplicity. Being disabled is anything but simple. The Tour Divide hand-cycle and truly most my adventures prior to my injury, to some could be perceived as “wild” endeavors. To me they are a scrutinized spreadsheet or list that makes the adventure seem contained and manageable. Reasonable mitigation for the inevitable stress that would flood in when the actual shit hit the fan. #somuchfuckingplanning . . . Such is disabled life. Everyday. Every minute for some (sometimes me with nerve pain) is learning to reasonably mitigate the stress of pain, cultural stigma, shame and value. Oh and all the extra planning and effort because shit is not #accessible. 🤯 . . . The same thing that brought me into the #spinalcordinjury club is the same thing that clears my head and gives me peace. #timeinthewoods #withlikemindedpeople . . . While in the woods with good company churning my arms over and over across beautiful country—- Today my thoughts drifted to the simple pleasures —things I loved like Broccoli and mangos. Oh and the what shall next adventure be?? 🤗 @hi5sfoundation #tourdivide @adidasterrex #impossibleisnothing . . . . . . . . #climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #medicine #protectpubliclands #nationalparks #summitsforall #wilderness #disability
The circular conundrum of accessibility. When places are not accessible, you don’t see people with disabilities using them. You don’t see us represented, so you presume that those spaces are naturally not desired or used by people with disabilities. Therefore no need to fix them or make them usable, right? . . . When you actually hang out with a person with a disability —- you gain first hand experience and visual representation of the constant uphill battle for access and community. It’s wild how many of the laws-standards and barriers to access are half-assed, non-existent or not-compliant…. . . . Ramps that are too steep, bathroom stall doors that swing the wrong way meaning I can’t get into the stall or shut the door behind me, the list of circumstances is long. . . . When I am out in the world, and still require assistance it perpetuates the cycle that we always need help, are incapable and wouldn’t be out and about alone/independently. . . . We need to do better. I too want the ability to choose a waffle or cake cone on my own —-🤠 🍦 (@wasatchandy @alltoothbob @jgboyer @brodyleven @meetjoestone @jbasilfoster ). . . . #accessibility #accessibilityforall #vote #education . . . . . #climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #spinalcordinjury #paralyzed #disability . . . Video: brunette woman rolling her wheelchair towards a wooden ramp that is too steep.
“Fate gives all of us three teachers, three friends, three enemies, and three great loves in our lives. But these twelve are always disguised, and we can never know which one is which until we’ve loved them, left them, or fought them.” Gregory David Roberts, #shantaram . . #ilikethenumber3 . . . . . . . . . #climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #medicine #walking #peeing #protectpubliclands #nationalparks #summitsforall #wilderness #disability
Recent people and experiences. #gratitude . . . Photo dump from a work and fun times trip to Tennessee. 1- biking Sharps Ride Knoxville with @eric.carrington.gray.jr and @erronious 2- rafting the Big South Fork with great friend Adam, Warren and Erin. 3- @kirkeddlemon causally tinkering in the water and with words. 4- River lesson time with Adam. Boat modifications needed for future. 5- Bryson carrying the handstand stoke thru the years. #handstandsforquinn 6- Knoxville urban wilderness biking trails. Impressed at these trails in the middle of the city. Super fun. @eric.carrington.gray.jr and @catalyst_sports 7- the legend of a woman herself @dollyparton 8- accessible ramp and vista structure, highest point in the#appalachiantrail #clingmansdome 9- how I chalk it up these days, downtown @knoxvillecity evening activities. 10- @obednps lovely scenery. Need more time here. . . . . . . . . #climbing #rockclimbing #climbinglife #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #paragliding #outdoors #rafting #wheelchairlife #spinalcordinjury #kayaking #nature #science #publiclands #awarness #protectpubliclands #nationalparks
Recent people and experiences. #gratitude . . . Photo dump from a work and fun times trip to Tennessee. 1- biking Sharps Ride Knoxville with @eric.carrington.gray.jr and @erronious 2- rafting the Big South Fork with great friend Adam, Warren and Erin. 3- @kirkeddlemon causally tinkering in the water and with words. 4- River lesson time with Adam. Boat modifications needed for future. 5- Bryson carrying the handstand stoke thru the years. #handstandsforquinn 6- Knoxville urban wilderness biking trails. Impressed at these trails in the middle of the city. Super fun. @eric.carrington.gray.jr and @catalyst_sports 7- the legend of a woman herself @dollyparton 8- accessible ramp and vista structure, highest point in the#appalachiantrail #clingmansdome 9- how I chalk it up these days, downtown @knoxvillecity evening activities. 10- @obednps lovely scenery. Need more time here. . . . . . . . . #climbing #rockclimbing #climbinglife #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #paragliding #outdoors #rafting #wheelchairlife #spinalcordinjury #kayaking #nature #science #publiclands #awarness #protectpubliclands #nationalparks
Recent people and experiences. #gratitude . . . Photo dump from a work and fun times trip to Tennessee. 1- biking Sharps Ride Knoxville with @eric.carrington.gray.jr and @erronious 2- rafting the Big South Fork with great friend Adam, Warren and Erin. 3- @kirkeddlemon causally tinkering in the water and with words. 4- River lesson time with Adam. Boat modifications needed for future. 5- Bryson carrying the handstand stoke thru the years. #handstandsforquinn 6- Knoxville urban wilderness biking trails. Impressed at these trails in the middle of the city. Super fun. @eric.carrington.gray.jr and @catalyst_sports 7- the legend of a woman herself @dollyparton 8- accessible ramp and vista structure, highest point in the#appalachiantrail #clingmansdome 9- how I chalk it up these days, downtown @knoxvillecity evening activities. 10- @obednps lovely scenery. Need more time here. . . . . . . . . #climbing #rockclimbing #climbinglife #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #paragliding #outdoors #rafting #wheelchairlife #spinalcordinjury #kayaking #nature #science #publiclands #awarness #protectpubliclands #nationalparks
Recent people and experiences. #gratitude . . . Photo dump from a work and fun times trip to Tennessee. 1- biking Sharps Ride Knoxville with @eric.carrington.gray.jr and @erronious 2- rafting the Big South Fork with great friend Adam, Warren and Erin. 3- @kirkeddlemon causally tinkering in the water and with words. 4- River lesson time with Adam. Boat modifications needed for future. 5- Bryson carrying the handstand stoke thru the years. #handstandsforquinn 6- Knoxville urban wilderness biking trails. Impressed at these trails in the middle of the city. Super fun. @eric.carrington.gray.jr and @catalyst_sports 7- the legend of a woman herself @dollyparton 8- accessible ramp and vista structure, highest point in the#appalachiantrail #clingmansdome 9- how I chalk it up these days, downtown @knoxvillecity evening activities. 10- @obednps lovely scenery. Need more time here. . . . . . . . . #climbing #rockclimbing #climbinglife #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #paragliding #outdoors #rafting #wheelchairlife #spinalcordinjury #kayaking #nature #science #publiclands #awarness #protectpubliclands #nationalparks
Recent people and experiences. #gratitude . . . Photo dump from a work and fun times trip to Tennessee. 1- biking Sharps Ride Knoxville with @eric.carrington.gray.jr and @erronious 2- rafting the Big South Fork with great friend Adam, Warren and Erin. 3- @kirkeddlemon causally tinkering in the water and with words. 4- River lesson time with Adam. Boat modifications needed for future. 5- Bryson carrying the handstand stoke thru the years. #handstandsforquinn 6- Knoxville urban wilderness biking trails. Impressed at these trails in the middle of the city. Super fun. @eric.carrington.gray.jr and @catalyst_sports 7- the legend of a woman herself @dollyparton 8- accessible ramp and vista structure, highest point in the#appalachiantrail #clingmansdome 9- how I chalk it up these days, downtown @knoxvillecity evening activities. 10- @obednps lovely scenery. Need more time here. . . . . . . . . #climbing #rockclimbing #climbinglife #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #paragliding #outdoors #rafting #wheelchairlife #spinalcordinjury #kayaking #nature #science #publiclands #awarness #protectpubliclands #nationalparks
Recent people and experiences. #gratitude . . . Photo dump from a work and fun times trip to Tennessee. 1- biking Sharps Ride Knoxville with @eric.carrington.gray.jr and @erronious 2- rafting the Big South Fork with great friend Adam, Warren and Erin. 3- @kirkeddlemon causally tinkering in the water and with words. 4- River lesson time with Adam. Boat modifications needed for future. 5- Bryson carrying the handstand stoke thru the years. #handstandsforquinn 6- Knoxville urban wilderness biking trails. Impressed at these trails in the middle of the city. Super fun. @eric.carrington.gray.jr and @catalyst_sports 7- the legend of a woman herself @dollyparton 8- accessible ramp and vista structure, highest point in the#appalachiantrail #clingmansdome 9- how I chalk it up these days, downtown @knoxvillecity evening activities. 10- @obednps lovely scenery. Need more time here. . . . . . . . . #climbing #rockclimbing #climbinglife #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #paragliding #outdoors #rafting #wheelchairlife #spinalcordinjury #kayaking #nature #science #publiclands #awarness #protectpubliclands #nationalparks
Recent people and experiences. #gratitude . . . Photo dump from a work and fun times trip to Tennessee. 1- biking Sharps Ride Knoxville with @eric.carrington.gray.jr and @erronious 2- rafting the Big South Fork with great friend Adam, Warren and Erin. 3- @kirkeddlemon causally tinkering in the water and with words. 4- River lesson time with Adam. Boat modifications needed for future. 5- Bryson carrying the handstand stoke thru the years. #handstandsforquinn 6- Knoxville urban wilderness biking trails. Impressed at these trails in the middle of the city. Super fun. @eric.carrington.gray.jr and @catalyst_sports 7- the legend of a woman herself @dollyparton 8- accessible ramp and vista structure, highest point in the#appalachiantrail #clingmansdome 9- how I chalk it up these days, downtown @knoxvillecity evening activities. 10- @obednps lovely scenery. Need more time here. . . . . . . . . #climbing #rockclimbing #climbinglife #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #paragliding #outdoors #rafting #wheelchairlife #spinalcordinjury #kayaking #nature #science #publiclands #awarness #protectpubliclands #nationalparks
Recent people and experiences. #gratitude . . . Photo dump from a work and fun times trip to Tennessee. 1- biking Sharps Ride Knoxville with @eric.carrington.gray.jr and @erronious 2- rafting the Big South Fork with great friend Adam, Warren and Erin. 3- @kirkeddlemon causally tinkering in the water and with words. 4- River lesson time with Adam. Boat modifications needed for future. 5- Bryson carrying the handstand stoke thru the years. #handstandsforquinn 6- Knoxville urban wilderness biking trails. Impressed at these trails in the middle of the city. Super fun. @eric.carrington.gray.jr and @catalyst_sports 7- the legend of a woman herself @dollyparton 8- accessible ramp and vista structure, highest point in the#appalachiantrail #clingmansdome 9- how I chalk it up these days, downtown @knoxvillecity evening activities. 10- @obednps lovely scenery. Need more time here. . . . . . . . . #climbing #rockclimbing #climbinglife #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #paragliding #outdoors #rafting #wheelchairlife #spinalcordinjury #kayaking #nature #science #publiclands #awarness #protectpubliclands #nationalparks
Recent people and experiences. #gratitude . . . Photo dump from a work and fun times trip to Tennessee. 1- biking Sharps Ride Knoxville with @eric.carrington.gray.jr and @erronious 2- rafting the Big South Fork with great friend Adam, Warren and Erin. 3- @kirkeddlemon causally tinkering in the water and with words. 4- River lesson time with Adam. Boat modifications needed for future. 5- Bryson carrying the handstand stoke thru the years. #handstandsforquinn 6- Knoxville urban wilderness biking trails. Impressed at these trails in the middle of the city. Super fun. @eric.carrington.gray.jr and @catalyst_sports 7- the legend of a woman herself @dollyparton 8- accessible ramp and vista structure, highest point in the#appalachiantrail #clingmansdome 9- how I chalk it up these days, downtown @knoxvillecity evening activities. 10- @obednps lovely scenery. Need more time here. . . . . . . . . #climbing #rockclimbing #climbinglife #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #paragliding #outdoors #rafting #wheelchairlife #spinalcordinjury #kayaking #nature #science #publiclands #awarness #protectpubliclands #nationalparks
Recent people and experiences. #gratitude . . . Photo dump from a work and fun times trip to Tennessee. 1- biking Sharps Ride Knoxville with @eric.carrington.gray.jr and @erronious 2- rafting the Big South Fork with great friend Adam, Warren and Erin. 3- @kirkeddlemon causally tinkering in the water and with words. 4- River lesson time with Adam. Boat modifications needed for future. 5- Bryson carrying the handstand stoke thru the years. #handstandsforquinn 6- Knoxville urban wilderness biking trails. Impressed at these trails in the middle of the city. Super fun. @eric.carrington.gray.jr and @catalyst_sports 7- the legend of a woman herself @dollyparton 8- accessible ramp and vista structure, highest point in the#appalachiantrail #clingmansdome 9- how I chalk it up these days, downtown @knoxvillecity evening activities. 10- @obednps lovely scenery. Need more time here. . . . . . . . . #climbing #rockclimbing #climbinglife #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #paragliding #outdoors #rafting #wheelchairlife #spinalcordinjury #kayaking #nature #science #publiclands #awarness #protectpubliclands #nationalparks
There was an ocean out the window….past the grass. 😂Thankfully this room also didn’t have a bench in the roll-in shower 🧐 so I asked to switch rooms. I voiced my bench concerns but felt sheepish with my window concerns (although it did feel like a bit of a claustrophobic dorm room). I took a deep breathe and got over it my worry of being “too needy” and just asked. “Hey, it would be nice if I have an ocean view room, if I could actually see the ocean.” The hotel staff was very receptive, I got a window I could look out of AND a bench to sit on while I shower. . . . For those that may wonder, and I am asked often: I don’t shower in my wheelchair. I don’t want to be sitting in a soaking wet chair all day, among a few other practical reasons. . . . More to come on this #wheelchairlife . . . . . . . #climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #medicine #walking #peeing #protectpubliclands #nationalparks #summitsforall #wilderness #disability
#globalaccessibilityawarenessday . . . When your « hips » are too wide and all the angles of the bathroom don’t accommodate your wheelchair! . When there isn’t a ramp into the place of business #mobilitydisability . When the website isn’t 508 compliant. Meaning information and understanding is lost if it isn’t outfitted with alt text and screen readers!#visionimpairment . When information about crowds and sounds are not given/thought about and those things affect your experience! #intellectualdisability . When the movie isn’t open captioned! #hearingloss . When we are expected to understand, be patient, over and over and over. #smile #TheListGoesOn . . . @jbasilfoster @adidasterrex @wasatchandy @goalzero . . . #climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #protectpubliclands #summitsforall #wilderness #disability
Science Time!! . . . Each vertebral section from head to sacrum has different functions, therefore injury to each nerve root at particular sections present differently. C1 – C4 Eyes, neck and face muscles, diaphragm #c4breathnomore C5 – C6 Move shoulder, raise arm (deltoid) flex elbow (biceps) C6 externals rotate the arm (palms up) C6, C7 Extend elbow and wrist (triceps and wrist extensors) pronate the wrist (palms down) C7, T1 Flex wrist and supply small hand muscles T1-T6 Intercostals (muscles between ribs) and trunk muscles above belly button T7-L1 Abdominal muscles L1-L4 Flex thigh L2, L3, L4 adduct thigh (bring legs together), quadriceps L4, L5, S1 abduct thigh (spread your legs), hamstrings, flex feet (opposite of pushing on gas pedal motion), extend toes L5, S1, S2 Extend leg at hip (gluts!) Plantar flex foot (gas pedal, tippy toes) and flex toes. S2-S4 Pudendal nerve (motor to pelvic muscles and sensation to genitals and anus) **At any level loss of bladder and bowel control is possible depending on severity** #yupaffectedmine 🖐🏽 🦶🏾 🤘🏻WOAH. Nice work 💪🏼 . . . . (Photo of a brunette woman rolling her eyes next to a chalkboard that reads “please wait to be seated.”) . . . . #climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #medicine #walking #peeing #protectpubliclands #nationalparks #summitsforall #wilderness #disability
For those who can’t make the May 7th showing of #anaccidentallife in Estes Park. The film will be showing on the Western slope of Colorado this Friday at the #5pointsfilmfestival . . . @timmyoneill and myself will have a little chat after the film. You can buy tickets @5pointfilm . . . . If you are interested in showing the film in your neck of the woods, please dm me. The intent is that any showing serves as a fundraiser for spinal cord injury. Funds directly impact clinical research or increase the ability for those of us with this shitty injury to get back and play outside. @hi5sfoundation @kellybrushfdn @u2fp . . . . . Thanks to all the rad people for piggybacking my ass up to #chasmlake and @zehrzach for bringing #paddleboards. Can we do it again? @amospatrick @codyblairphoto @rebecca.detterline @wavetoolstherapy . . . . #climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #kayaking #paragliding #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #medicine #walking #peeing #protectpubliclands #nationalparks #summitsforall #wilderness #disability
For those who can’t make the May 7th showing of #anaccidentallife in Estes Park. The film will be showing on the Western slope of Colorado this Friday at the #5pointsfilmfestival . . . @timmyoneill and myself will have a little chat after the film. You can buy tickets @5pointfilm . . . . If you are interested in showing the film in your neck of the woods, please dm me. The intent is that any showing serves as a fundraiser for spinal cord injury. Funds directly impact clinical research or increase the ability for those of us with this shitty injury to get back and play outside. @hi5sfoundation @kellybrushfdn @u2fp . . . . . Thanks to all the rad people for piggybacking my ass up to #chasmlake and @zehrzach for bringing #paddleboards. Can we do it again? @amospatrick @codyblairphoto @rebecca.detterline @wavetoolstherapy . . . . #climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #kayaking #paragliding #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordresearch #paralyzed #medicine #walking #peeing #protectpubliclands #nationalparks #summitsforall #wilderness #disability
#gratitude . . . Just returning from a lovely adventure with some favorite people. Fellow trike rider and spinal cord injury like-minded-soul @js_rolling and the genuine and kind-natured soul @alltoothbob Grateful for the experience of the Tour Divide. Grateful for the bond that adventure provides. . . . This country is beautiful on the outside, inside it is so contrasting, conflicted and confining with singular views. #vote #listen #perspective. . . . . #womensrights 🤰 #climatechange 🌳 . . . . . . . . #climbing #rockclimbing #enduranceathlete #skiing #mountains #mountainbiking #trailrunning #running #roadbiking #crossfit #yoga #paragliding #outdoors #athlete #spinalcordinjury #paralyzed #protectpubliclands #nationalparks #summitsforall #wilderness #disability
