On this month’s episode, we are joined by Quinn Brett and Sam Sala. Quinn is an adaptive athlete and prominent voice in the adaptive space. As an avid recreationist, she provides her view on how outdoor accessibility can be improved in our national parks and other outdoor spaces.

Sam is an instructor at Paradox Sports where he works with Quinn and other adaptive climbers. Across his tenure, he has gained a first-hand appreciation for how improved accessibility enriches the outdoor experiences for adaptive athletes. The pair discuss some of the barriers, challenges, and successes that they have seen in the adaptive world and what they hope to see in the future. We hope this brings you a better perspective on accessibility in the outdoors, adaptive climbing, and inclusivity for adaptive athletes.

5:48- Quinn and Sam’s climbing histories
10:12- Accessible terminology 101
13:47- What Quinn noticed was missing in accessibility in the outdoors
20:38- Sam’s beginnings with adaptive athletes
26:12- Successes/progress they have seen over the years
33:26- A universal trail in national parks & meshing with Wilderness areas
38:27- Great American Outdoors Act & funding accessible infrastructure
41:26- Quinn is still doing cool sh*t
46:14- How to support adaptive athletes
52:42- Trail etiquette
54:12- Adaptive climbing technology

Quinn’s Instagram: @quinndolina
Sam's Instagram: @fearthenbeer
Paradox Sports: https://www.paradoxsports.org/
A Climb for Greater Accessibility: https://www.rei.com/blog/climb/a-climb-for-greater-accessibility

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