Quinn Brett & Jason Stoffer
This duo took the Grand Canyon head-on, from one side to the other and back again, with nothing but their grit and trusty hand cycles — or "trikes" as they like to call them. Why trikes? Because they are both paralyzed from the waist down. Jason was injured in a rollover vehicle crash. Quinn, from a fall while climbing a giant wall of granite, the famed El Capitan in California. Their journey, marked by both physical, mental, and bureaucratic challenges, sheds light on wider issues faced by individuals with disabilities, offering insights that are as instructive as they are inspiring. 00:25 Adventures and Challenges: Rim to Rim Grand Canyon Experience 02:17 Meeting at Craig Hospital: A Bond Formed Through Rehabilitation 02:26 Exploring the Differences in Spinal Cord Injuries and Mobility 05:25 The Technicalities and Thrills of Hand Cycling and Trikes 11:19 The Grand Canyon Adventure: Planning, Teamwork, and Execution 17:12 Navigating the Technical Challenges of the Grand Canyon Trails 24:14 The Technicalities and Public Reactions to Adaptive Mobility Devices 24:46 Understanding and Educating on Accessibility in Nature 28:04 The Complexities of Adaptive Equipment and Accessibility Rights 33:02 Reflecting on Past Adventures and the Impact of Injuries 35:24 The Journey of Recovery and Advocacy for Spinal Cord Injuries 43:24 The Role of Unite to Fight Paralysis in Advancing Research and Advocacy