In this episode, host Wil Fulton profiles Morgan&#39;s Wonderland, the world&#39;s first theme park built with full accessibility for all guests in mind; Writer Tony Giles, aka &#34;Tony the Traveller,&#34; talks about visiting 150 countries (and all 50 states) as a blind and partially deaf individual; Karin Willison of FreeWheelin&#39; Travel speaks on what it&#39;s like to travel cross-country while using a wheelchair, why she prefers not to fly, and how hotel chains and restaurants can become more accessible.

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Traveling With a Disability: Why Flying With a Wheelchair Sucks, How to Experience a New Place Without Sight, and the World's First Fully Accessible Theme Park

Erik Weihenmayer lost his vision at age 13, but he never lost his thirst for adventure. In the decades since, he has rock-climbed in California and ice-climbed in Antarctica. In 2008, he decided he wanted to kayak through the Grand Canyon. It was, as you can, imagine quite a ride. Read more about Erik on <a href="https://erikweihenmayer.com/">his website</a>, listen to h<a href="https://nobarriersusa.org/podcast/">is podcast</a>, or follow him on <a href="https://twitter.com/erikweihenmayer?lang&#61;en">Twitter</a>. You can watch his documentary, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Weight-Water-Erik-Weihenmayer/dp/B07SQGR6T4">The Weight of Water, on Amazon</a>.

Rough Waters: Kayaking Blind Through the Grand Canyon

Brittani Coury is a Paralympic snowboarder and registered nurse who loves spending her winters in the mountains. It’s where she’s found a second family, it’s where her stubbornness and dedication have helped her realize her potential as an athlete.Brittani hasn’t had a straight path in her athletic career. So she knows a thing or two about starting over, pushing through, and having fun. Which makes her the perfect person to learn from in this episode, whether you’re new to skiing or snowboarding, or looking to level up in skill and the amount of time spent on the mountain.We asked you what questions you have about skiing and snowboarding. Our hope is that everyone out there listening will be empowered by Brittani’s story and expertise to safely explore the slopes - whether It’s possible this season or in the many winters to come.Featured in this episode:  Brittani CouryHosted &amp; Produced by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/galestraub">Gale Straub</a>A production of <a href="https://www.ravelmedia.co/">Ravel Media</a>Sponsored by  <a href="https://www.ikonpass.com/">Ikon Pass</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/sheexplorespodcast">Join the She Explores Podcast community on Facebook</a>Visit <a href="https://www.she-explores.com/">She-Explores.com</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/she_explores">Follow Us on Instagram</a>Resources<li>Featured in this episode: Brittani Coury<li><a href="https://www.brittanicoury.com">Website</a></li><li>Social Media: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brittanicoury">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/brittani.coury">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://www.twitter.com/brittanicoury">Twitter</a></li></li><li><a href="https://www.ikonpass.com/">Ikon Pass</a></li><li>She Explores Episode on COVID-19 and Outdoor Rec:<li><a href="https://apple.co/36yMk72">Listen on Apple Podcasts</a></li><li><a href="https://spoti.fi/3guHNH9">Listen on Spotify</a></li><li><a href="https://bit.ly/E150-OutdoorsCOVID">Listen on She-Explores.com</a></li></li><li><a href="https://classifieds.ksl.com/">KSL Classifieds</a> (Utah Marketplace where Brittani has found used gear)</li><li><a href="https://www.rei.com/used?s_kwcid&#61;PS_UsedGear_Google%7C420_&amp;s_kwcid&#61;PS_UsedGear_Google%7c21700000001699351_43700050841877563%7c58700005566154054%7cUsedGear_PB%7c71700000061871028&amp;gclid&#61;Cj0KCQjwit_8BRCoARIsAIx3Rj6-7tzI_eUUbNqf5ZV-2SE3YATBPGefB4zsgHprt0uaH2Y-gYi7h3caAvAYEALw_wcB&amp;gclsrc&#61;aw.ds">REI Used Gear</a></li><li><a href="http://specialneedstravelmom.com/blog/ski-resorts-adaptive-skiing-programs/">Ski Resorts with Adaptive Skiing Programs</a></li><li><a href="https://www.chill.org/denver">Chill Denver</a> - Snowboard &amp; Skateboard programs for youths 10 - 18.</li><li><a href="https://teamsummit.org/leadership-1/about-us">Team Summit:</a> Elevating Youth</li><li><a href="https://skiduck.org/">Ski Duck:</a> Skiing for Disadvantaged Kids</li><li><a href="https://www.ravelmedia.co/">Ravel Media</a></li>Sponsors and Discount Codes<li><a href="https://www.ikonpass.com/">Ikon Pass</a>: Learn more about 20/21 winter season at <a href="https://www.ikonpass.com/">IkonPass.com</a>.</li>Episodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.Music is by  Utah, Jacob Montague, &amp; Uncle Skeleton via Musicbed.

Paralympic Snowboarder Brittani Coury

Originally aired April 20, 2017Dina Mishev moved to Jackson Hole, WY so she could live her life of adventure. While there, she was dealt two blows of bad news. At 30 years old, she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, and then 9 years later, she learned she had stage 3 breast cancer. However, as difficult and debilitating these two health issues were for her, she pressed on through and continued to keep adventure a big part of her life. Listen in as she describes going through this ordeal and how adventure helped her through it all.Follow Dina below:Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dinamishev">&#64;dinamishev</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dinamishev/">&#64;dinamishev</a>Dina’s Books:<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1493027514/ref&#61;as_li_tl?a&#61;1493027514&amp;camp&#61;1789&amp;creative&#61;9325&amp;creativeASIN&#61;1493027514&amp;ie&#61;UTF8&amp;l&#61;am2&amp;linkCode&#61;as2&amp;linkId&#61;83023e850cb4ac73f812311dd73aa869%26%2334%3B%26gt%3BBest&#43;Easy&#43;Day&#43;Hikes&#43;Jackson&#43;Hole%26lt%3B%2Fa%26gt%3B%26lt%3Bimg&#43;src%3D%26%2334%3B%2F%2Fir-na.amazon-adsystem.com%2Fe%2Fir%3Ft%3Dadvesporpodc-20&amp;o&#61;1&amp;tag&#61;advesporpodc-20">Best Easy Day Hikes Jackson Hole </a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1493030302/ref&#61;as_li_tl?a&#61;1493030302&amp;camp&#61;1789&amp;creative&#61;9325&amp;creativeASIN&#61;1493030302&amp;ie&#61;UTF8&amp;l&#61;am2&amp;linkCode&#61;as2&amp;linkId&#61;ca5fbe390b815b2a04dce748e1a8c9c6%26%2334%3B%26gt%3BRoadtrip&#43;Yellowstone%3A&#43;Family-Friendly&#43;Adventures&#43;Just&#43;Outside&#43;America%26%2339%3Bs&#43;Favorite&#43;Park%26lt%3B%2Fa%26gt%3B%26lt%3Bimg&#43;src%3D%26%2334%3B%2F%2Fir-na.amazon-adsystem.com%2Fe%2Fir%3Ft%3Dadvesporpodc-20&amp;o&#61;1&amp;tag&#61;advesporpodc-20">Road Trip Yellowstone: Family-Friendly Adventures Just Outside America&#39;s Favorite Park</a>Support Adventure Sports Podcast monthly by going to <a href="https://www.patreon.com/AdventureSportsPodcast">Patreon.com/AdventureSportsPodcast</a> or make a one-time donation to the show <a href="https://app.redcircle.com/shows/0b5abe54-544e-4b3c-aafb-3fde82fe574e/donations">here</a>. Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations">https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donations</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Ep. 773: Climbing & Skiing with Cancer & MS - Revisited - Dina Mishev

Two tour guides from Sofia explain why Bulgaria is one of Europe&#39;s most underrated travel destinations (hint: it has a long, fascinating history — and bargain prices). Author Francine Falk-Allen shares know-how and insights for traveling with a physical disability. And author Richard Cohen describes the varied ways human cultures have long celebrated — and feared — our life-giving nearby star.
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654 Best of Bulgaria; Traveling with Disabilities; Chasing the Sun

In this episode, our host, Lois Strachan, chats to Tony Giles, also known as Tony the Traveller, about his independent travels as a person who is both blind and hearing impaired. Tony, joining us from the UK, has travelled to almost 140 countries and already has his next countries lined up. 
 
Today&#39;s travel quote is by Pico Iyer: &#34;We travel initially to lose ourselves, and we travel next to find ourselves.: 
 
This episode was edited by Craig Strachan using the Hindenburg software. Credits read by Musa E Zulu.

48 - Tony Giles on Travelling Independently as a Person who is Blind & Hearing Impaired

Today&#39;s itinerary: Beth Nelson of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/geekgirl_fitness">Geek Girl Fitness and Travel</a> shares her personal story of traveling with &#34;invisible&#34; disabilities (a disability that is not obvious or visible to others) and her tips for exploring the world.

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