Adaptive Adventure: How Catalyst Sports is Making the Outdoors Accessible

Outdoor adventure should be for everyone—and Catalyst Sports is making sure of it. In this episode, we sit down with Maggie Smith and Emily Moscoe to discuss how Catalyst Sports is breaking down barriers for individuals with physical disabilities. From adaptive climbing and mountain biking to kayaking and hiking, Catalyst Sports is building an inclusive community that gives people access to the life-changing power of adventure.Emily shares how she combined her background in occupational therapy with her passion for climbing, while Maggie reflects on how Catalyst helped her rediscover her love for the outdoors. They discuss the importance of community, the impact of accessibility in outdoor recreation, and how able-bodied individuals can get involved.If you’ve ever wondered how adaptive sports work or want to learn how you can help make the outdoors more inclusive, this episode is for you!Life in Motion is brought to you by Actual Outdoors. They help build beautiful brands that highlight the approachable and authentic parts of outdoor recreation. Said simply - they “keep it real”. Find them online at actualoutdoors.com or on Instagram at @actualoutdoors.Tweet us and let us know what you think of this episode! @illuminecollectFind more episodes at www.illuminecollect.com/blogs/life-in-motion-podcastSince 2017 Illumine has donated over $46,258 to outdoor nonprofits and shared over 233 stories on the Life in Motion Podcast.