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Wheelchairs for snow and sand?
I need to find a good stroller/wheelchair that works in snow and sand. Most strollers/wheelchairs have small wheels that work well on solid surfaces, like pavement, sidewalks or hard floors. But, they don’t allow the person using the chair to have access to the fun things that occur on other surfaces, such as sand and snow. As Spring makes a half-hearted effort to make it’s mark in Alaska we face a month or two of very mushy snow conditions that are nearly impossible to push a wheelchair through. This limits Quincy’s access to many places. This weekend, for example, there were activities related to the US Alpine National Ski Championships that I wish I could have taken Quincy to, but just couldn’t access with her wheelchair.
Soft sand has to be as challenging as mushy snow to push through. I know Quincy would love the coast, particularly the warm coast like California or Hawaii. The beach would be a wonderful sensory experience for her….she would love the smells and sounds! But, before we plan that kind of a trip I need to find a wheelchair that I can use. I have seen chairs with huge, balloon-like tires that can be used on the beach, but they seem cumbersome to transport. I wonder if I can find something that has interchangeable tires?
I am going to spend some time researching this. Usually by the time I post something I am sharing my solution to a particular problem…this time I’m not quite there yet. So, if you have any suggestions please let me know. Otherwise, I will see what I come up with on my own and share what I find.
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