Ever wonder what the second largest sporting event in the world is? High Fives Foundation founder and Eddie Bauer One Outside Leader Roy Tuscany is here to answer your top questions about experiencing the outdoors as a person with a disability.
Footage in this episode provided by High Fives Foundation (highfivesfoundation.org/)
00:00 - start
00:30 - what are some resources for getting outside for people with disabilities?
00:49 - what are adaptive sports?
01:11 - what pillars of adaptive sports does High Five Foundation support?
02:23 - what are the types of adaptive skiing?
03:54 - who is the first person to backflip a sit ski?
04:18 - where does adventure planning start?
05:00 - how can we all make the outdoor more accessible?
06:20 - I was never really outdoorsy before my SCI. Can I get into adaptive sports and how?
07:01 - can I use the motorized wheelchair on public lands and trails?
07:46 - what are some barriers to the outdoors that people without disabilities might not recognize?
09:06 - layering tips for people with disabilities?
10:03 - who was the first person with a disability to summit Mt. Everest?
10:14 - tips for families who want to experience the outdoors together?
10:42 - what is the second largest sporting event in the world
11:13 - how can we help to normalize adaptive sports?
12:37 - who are some adaptive athletes to follow on social media to gain some insight into adaptive sports?
13:34 - how many categories of paraclimbing are there?
14:05 - what are the different types of adaptive bicycle options and how do I choose one?
14:43 - what is something I can do today to be of assistance to adaptive riders?
15:30 - what are some High Fives events I can participate in?