Disabled Hikers?

RU Kidding · Joined: 31 Jan 2003 Posts: 9

Anybody hike with disabled companions or know of any groups that cater to us? I don't really want to go alone sometimes. Thanks.
Randy

beckett · Joined: 14 Feb 2005 Posts: 1066

Randy,
Welcome to the site. I met up with a group who were helping a guy with blindness complete the Arizona Trail last year. I hike with my son ...he has autism. Where do you like to hike?
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RU Kidding · Joined: 31 Jan 2003 Posts: 9

Beckett, before my disability (Rt. leg amputated below the knee. Lft. foot 1/2 amputated) I liked to hike Aztec Peak/Workman Creek area also little dry washes in & around the desert near Bartlett Lake & Horseshoe Dam. I enjoyed finding areas where there was little sign of others before me rather than developed campgrounds. Now I'm not sure how much exploring I can put up with! I do have prosthesis for the leg & the foot. I'll be damned if I'm giving up hiking over a couple of little inconveniences like these!
Randy

desertgirl · Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 3350 Location: Chandler, AZ

What side of town are you at ?
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RU Kidding · Joined: 31 Jan 2003 Posts: 9

Near 19th ave. & Union Hills.
Randy

beckett · Joined: 14 Feb 2005 Posts: 1066

Randy,
About how long a hike are you looking for? I find I like a hike 8-10 miles long; however, I really liked the 14 mile hike I put in a couple weeks ago.

Next time you have a hike you're interested in trying, put it up here as an event. If people are available they'll sign up. Really friendly group here.
Linda
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