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Rugged Access for All: A Guide for Pushiking America’s Diverse Trails with Mobility Chairs and Strollers

Rugged Access for All: A Guide for Pushiking America’s Diverse Trails with Mobility Chairs and Strollers


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Part narrative, part guidebook, this book follows the author and his wheelchair-bound daughter as they complete a range of hikes in all 50 states, validating that anyone can experience the natural landscapes the United States has to offer, even if pushing a mobility chair or stroller. 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 in all 50 states. Now Chris wants to inspire other families, whether with children in strollers or in mobility chairs, to get outside and experience the country’s natural landscapes. Rugged Access for All: A Guide for Pushiking America’s Diverse Trails with Mobility Chairs and Strollers 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 guide, this book chronicles their hikes in all 50 states. It includes detailed trail descriptions, full-color trail maps, and vibrant stories from Chris and Kellisa’s own experiences. 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.

Table of Contents:
Foreword Patrick Gray and Justin Skeesuck Introduction About This Book Essential Gear for Pushiking Trails Overview Chapter 1: Alabama Chapter 2: Alaska Chapter 3: Arizona Chapter 4: Arkansas Chapter 5: Northern California Chapter 6: Southern California Chapter 7: Colorado Chapter 8: Connecticut Chapter 9: Delaware Chapter 10: Florida Chapter 11: Georgia Chapter 12: Hawaii, Difficult Chapter 13: Hawaii, Easy Chapter 14: Idaho Chapter 15: Illinois Chapter 16: Indiana Chapter 17: Iowa Chapter 18: Kansas Chapter 19: Kentucky Chapter 20: Louisiana Chapter 21: Maine Chapter 22: Maryland Chapter 23: Massachusetts Chapter 24: Michigan, Lower Peninsula Chapter 25: Michigan, Upper Peninsula Chapter 26: Minnesota Chapter 27: Mississippi Chapter 28: Missouri Chapter 29: Montana Chapter 30: Nebraska Chapter 31: Nevada Chapter 32: New Hampshire Chapter 33: New Jersey Chapter 34: New Mexico Chapter 35: New York Chapter 36: North Carolina Chapter 37: North Dakota Chapter 38: Ohio Chapter 39: Oklahoma Chapter 40: Oregon Chapter 41: Pennsylvania Chapter 42: Rhode Island Chapter 43: South Carolina Chapter 44: South Dakota Chapter 45: Tennessee Chapter 46: Texas Chapter 47: Utah Chapter 48: Vermont Chapter 49: Virginia Chapter 50: Washington Chapter 51: West Virginia Chapter 52: Wisconsin Chapter 53: Wyoming Chapter 54: Washington, DC Appendix: Trail Websites Index About the Author

About the Author :
Christopher Kain is recognized as a leader in the special needs world with an emphasis on hiking, camping, and general travel. His daughter, Kellisa, was born premature with significant developmental and physical disabilities. Together, they are pioneering a lifestyle of rugged accessibility, using specialized mobility chairs to pushike into this country’s most scenic and treasured natural areas. Chris created www.kellisaspath.com to share their adventures with friends and family. The blog has grown over the years with followers from across the world. He has also written some of the most popular stories on www.abilities.com, the world’s largest website dedicated to people with disabilities.

Review :
I have met a handful of people in life who inspire everyone they come into contact with. These people have one thing in common—they are always kind, happy and smiling. They do things that others only dream of, and of course make it look effortless. Christopher Kain is one of those people. This book gives you permission to push your boundaries, and experience life to the fullest no matter your abilities. Chris and Kellisa are two of my heroes—and some of the best hikers I know. The trail doesn't care how far or how fast you go. Hiking is all about getting out there, making the most of the experience, and taking all the lessons, memories, and friendships back home. In Rugged Access for All, Chris and Kellisa prove that the trail is there for everyone at every phase of life. Hike on! A must-read for park rangers and trail designers to understand the challenges of those who must use wheels to access trails and to learn how to provide information and encouragement for all. Part guidebook, part chicken soup for the soul. Adventurous, heartwarming, and informative. If this book doesn't make you want to go explore the outdoors, nothing will. Gain a whole new view into the wonders of nature through the eyes of Kellisa and Christopher Kain, an intrepid father-daughter hiking team who tackled all 50 states—twice—by ‘pushiking’ with a mobility chair. The Kains’ uncertainties and delights, from predictable struggles with signage and parking to dealing with snakes, deep sand and people’s varying attitudes, enable the reader to be surprised alongside them. From prudent notes on trail sections to packing tips for a person with extra needs, readers will find what they need to do the same. But it’s Christopher’s offhand lines about tube-feeding a daughter in a dark tent, tethering himself to her stroller to keep them attached in case of a fall, and treating her seizures beside a road before a dinner for two that add depth and sparkle to this guide. He says Kellisa’s social skills and language benefit from hiking, and it’s easy to see why as we follow their stimulating paths. Rugged Access for All is useful and inspirational for outdoor enthusiasts of all abilities. I have been following and admiring Chris on social media for several years. Chris’s drive to enrich Kellisa's life through pushiking will inspire you to persevere through life’s challenges. This book will encourage you to explore and appreciate the breathtaking natural beauty our country offers, while forging a lifelong bond with your loved ones. It also includes lots of practical advice and recommended trails for would-be pushikers.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781538168417
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • Publisher Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
  • Height: 220 mm
  • No of Pages: 280
  • Spine Width: 21 mm
  • Weight: 467 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1538168413
  • Publisher Date: 01 Apr 2022
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Sub Title: A Guide for Pushiking America’s Diverse Trails with Mobility Chairs and Strollers
  • Width: 154 mm


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