The Climbing Advocate
The Climbing Advocate
The Climbing Advocate
Episode #52- Quinn Brett & Sam Sala
59 minutes Posted Jun 1, 2023 at 1:58 am.
Quinn and Sam’s climbing histories
Accessible terminology 101
What Quinn noticed was missing in accessibility in the outdoors
Sam’s beginnings with adaptive athletes
Successes/progress they have seen over the years
A universal trail in national parks & meshing with Wilderness areas
Great American Outdoors Act & funding accessible infrastructure
Quinn is still doing cool sh*t
How to support adaptive athletes
Trail etiquette
Adaptive climbing technology
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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.
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