Rugged access for all : the complete guide to pushiking America's diverse trails / Christopher Kain.
Material type:
TextPublisher: Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, an imprint of The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc., [2020]Description: xi, 266 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781538168417
- 1538168413
- 9781538126608
- 1538126605
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Main Library | NonFiction | 796.5108 K13 | Available | 33111011299944 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
A captivating narrative guidebook to inspire everyone, no matter their abilities, to get outside and experience the country's natural landscapes.
When Kellisa Kain was born premature with significant developmental and physical disabilities, she wasn't expected to survive her first 24 hours. She defied the odds, and 20 years later she and her father, Christopher Kain, have pushiked using a specialized mobility chair across the entire United States.
In Rugged Access for All: A Guide for Pushiking America's Diverse Trails with Mobility Chairs and Strollers, Chris and Kellisa showcase some of the greatest trails across the US that can be completed while pushiking--hiking with someone in a wheelchair, mobility chair, or stroller. Part narrative, part guide, this book includes detailed trail descriptions, trail maps, tips for hiking with a stroller or mobility chair, and vibrant stories from Chris and Kellisa's own experiences hiking in all 50 states. The featured trails vary in difficulty, from deserts to mountains and everything in between.
Sometimes even a stroll around the block can have frustrating barriers to those with wheels, and this can lead to families staying inside too often. Rugged Access for All gives families the knowledge, confidence, and direction to travel and experience the wonders of nature, no matter what mobility challenges they may face.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"This book showcases some of the greatest trails across the US that can be completed while pushiking-hiking with someone in a wheelchair, mobility chair, or stroller. Part narrative, part guidebook, this book validates that anyone can experience the natural landscapes our country has to offer, no matter what mobility challenges they may face"-- Provided by publisher.
"Includes detailed trail descriptions, full-color trail maps, and vibrant stories from Chris and Kellisa's own experiences. Trails vary in difficulty"--Back cover.
Foreword / by Patrick Gray and Justin Skeesuck -- Essential gear -- Trails overview.