“Kit adaptations have been pretty vital actually in terms of being more independent and also in terms of then operating as a Mountain Leader.” [Emma has a spinal cord injury which impacts all movement and sensation from her collarbone down, as well as her balance and stamina]
“Everybody has their own coping strategies don't they, for managing stress or assessment nerves. I think for me it was being as prepared as I could be.”
“My goal long term is to be able to create an access point for people with disabilities and severe injuries to be able to get back into the mountains.”
Emma Harrison
Mountain Leader