Melanie Knecht was born with spina bifida, and Trevor Hahn lost his sight because of glaucoma five years ago. But together, they're climbing to the mountain tops.
Melanie Knecht was born with spina bifida, and Trevor Hahn lost his sight because of glaucoma five years ago. But together, they're climbing to the mountain tops.
Knecht spent her childhood camping and exploring the outdoors, and recently went to Easter Island, where she was able to ascend steep cliffs in a carrier on someone's back.The pair decided to get creative to get out into the Colorado wilderness. So Knecht, secure in a carrier, is hoisted by a friend or hiking partner onto Hahn's back. He hikes along the trail while she gives him verbal directions along the way.
"It made me so happy to help someone experience what I've been able to experience my whole life," Hahn said."Just getting on top of a mountain, a car can't get to it, you just feel that sense of accomplishment. The best part is being able to make her smile. That gives me purpose.""I've been in a wheelchair my whole life, and it's an amazing feeling to leave it literally miles behind on the trail.
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