Hiking with Prosthetic Leg

Dave Bourque · 03-20-2020, 10:31 AM

Does anyone know of anybody who has climbed the Adirondack 46 with a prosthetic leg? I know of someone who has a prosthetic leg and is attempting the 46. He has asked if we know of any one else who has climbed the 46 with a prosthetic. I'm guessing it has been done but don't know the answer. Any feedback will be passed along to the aspiring 46er.

Thanks

Viking · 03-20-2020, 04:19 PM

While doing my 46 I did meet a hiker with a prosthetic leg. We chatted a bit and as we departed he was moving faster than I was. I don't know if this was the one he had, but he did mention there were options for folks that were amputee hikers/climbers.

KLIPPA, PROSTHETIC LEG FOR ROCK CLIMBERS
Inspired by mountain goats' exceptional climbing ability, KLIPPA is a prosthetic leg designed specifically for amputee rock climbers. Its unique features allow amputees to climb securely and comfortably.

rickhart · 03-25-2020, 02:00 PM

I don't have useful contacts or info to offer -- but I bet a lot of us will be rooting for him. Hope we hear more about it!

Woodly · 03-25-2020, 03:43 PM

Not the 46, but a man on the Trailspace Forum mentioned that his g-grandfather lost his leg in a mining accident and with a carved wooden leg climbed I believe he said MT St Helens every summer!

03-20-2020, 10:31 AM	#1
Dave Bourque Footslogger Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 108	Hiking with Prosthetic Leg Does anyone know of anybody who has climbed the Adirondack 46 with a prosthetic leg? I know of someone who has a prosthetic leg and is attempting the 46. He has asked if we know of any one else who has climbed the 46 with a prosthetic. I'm guessing it has been done but don't know the answer. Any feedback will be passed along to the aspiring 46er. Thanks

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03-20-2020, 04:19 PM	#2
Viking Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 88	While doing my 46 I did meet a hiker with a prosthetic leg. We chatted a bit and as we departed he was moving faster than I was. I don't know if this was the one he had, but he did mention there were options for folks that were amputee hikers/climbers. KLIPPA, PROSTHETIC LEG FOR ROCK CLIMBERS Inspired by mountain goats' exceptional climbing ability, KLIPPA is a prosthetic leg designed specifically for amputee rock climbers. Its unique features allow amputees to climb securely and comfortably.

03-25-2020, 02:00 PM	#3
rickhart Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Northampton, MA Posts: 373	I don't have useful contacts or info to offer -- but I bet a lot of us will be rooting for him. Hope we hear more about it!

03-25-2020, 03:43 PM	#4
Woodly Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: SNY Posts: 638	Not the 46, but a man on the Trailspace Forum mentioned that his g-grandfather lost his leg in a mining accident and with a carved wooden leg climbed I believe he said MT St Helens every summer!

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