Adaptive ice climbing – On March 9 adventure sports company One Axe Pursuits of Elora hosted an adaptive ice climbing session in the Elora Gorge. The event was sponsored by Arc’teryx Toronto. From left are instructor Frederick Schuett, below-the-knee amputee Jeremy Ritchie, Terry Hoddinott who is blind, Patti Hoddinott, Amy Jenkins (Arc’teryx), Christa Niravong (One Axe) and Chas Misuraca who is visually impaired.
Ritchie tackles the icy gorge wall.
Amputee climber Jeremy Ritchie on the ice wall.
One Axe instructor Frederick Schuett offers final tips to blind climber, Terry Hoddinott.
