Adapting to the Challenges
After a motorcycle accident left him unable to use his legs, Jeremy found ways to continue his outdoor passions like surfing, skiing and biking — fate wouldn’t define his future. He soon identified the lack of trail resources that safely accommodate adaptive athletes, so Jeremy launched The UNPavement, a digital toolkit that rates and shares trails through the lens of the adaptive experience. Everyone should be empowered to get outside, Jeremy believes, no matter their ability.
Even still, Jeremy struggles to stay motivated, to stay active. “There’s a thick layer of molasses for me to push through” most days, he says. But he’s quick to remember that “life is f—king short,” so he asks himself What do I want, right now? and chips away at the little things to make each day count. “I need to remind myself of who I want to be and that’s what gets me up.”
