AdaptiveHikes

AdaptiveHikes Adaptive Hikes is an organization that helps disabled hikers find trails that are accessible.

05/05/2026

Getting outside in nature and staying active is important to me. It may look different because of my mobility challenges, but it’s still doable. How do you get out and enjoy nature? Let me know!

I recorded this a year ago but never got around to posting it. Mostly because I don’t like sharing content of myself, especially talking 😅 but hopefully this helps someone out there!

♿️ Follow the Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation for more about CMT!

⛰️ Follow for more outdoor adventures and to learn about accessible hiking trails. The outdoors should be accessible for all.

⛰️ ♿️ My off-road wheelchair is

02/03/2026

As a disabled person, people will often tell me that I’m strong or inspirational. In reality, I am human. And I never aim to be inspirational. I definitely am both strong and courageous, because life has demanded that of me. I’m also tired and there are days when I wish that life was kinder and lighter 🤷‍♀️

I have CMT1A. I am an ambassador with the Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation (HNF). Do you have CMT too? Let me know in the comments. For support and resources, check out HNF at

CMT Unseen - All the words in the mirror are some of the things that I deal with that aren’t visible to others. People m...
09/05/2025

CMT Unseen - All the words in the mirror are some of the things that I deal with that aren’t visible to others. People might see my leg braces and wonder about them, but they have no idea what my life is like or how I am affected by my disability. It might be obvious to some that I don’t walk well, even with my braces, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. I have CMT1A. Everyday I struggle, and everyday I persevere. And no one will ever truly understand what it’s like for me, even people who have the same diagnosis as me — simply because it affects us all differently. We will never know exactly what it’s like to be someone else, so we must have compassion and be kind regardless of what we think someone IS or ISN’T going through. It wasn’t easy for me to make this, to be honest, because it is quite vulnerable. However, I wanted to share a small window into my life incase it helps someone feel less alone with what they are dealing with. September is CMT Awareness Month, do you have your own CMT story? Let us know! And follow to participate in the CMT Unseen September Awareness Campaign!

Disability isn’t always static—it can be dynamic. For me - it changes day to day, trail to trail, and sometimes even mom...
08/25/2025

Disability isn’t always static—it can be dynamic. For me - it changes day to day, trail to trail, and sometimes even moment to moment. Some days all I need are my AFOs. And on other days, I need my off-road wheelchair to take me to places I wouldn’t otherwise be able to go. ♿️ ⛰️

The outdoors is for everyone, no matter how you get there. The adaptive gear that I use makes it possible to keep moving, exploring, and enjoying nature.

I have CMT1A, which is a genetic peripheral neuropathy. CMT causes muscle weakness and atrophy in the feet, lower legs, lower arms and hands. People can experience a myriad of symptoms including pain, foot drop, fatigue, and sensory loss. Symptoms are progressive and variable, so mobility can change day to day—some people utilize mobility aids such as AFOs, orthotics, or wheelchairs for support. CMT1A can also affect balance, gait, and endurance, making adaptive strategies important for daily life.

I am a CMT ambassador with the Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation. They have a plethora of information and resources for people living with CMT. Follow for more support!

➡️ Follow for more outdoor adventures and to learn about accessible hiking trails. The outdoors should be accessible for all.

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