C04810JA@WUVMD.BITNET (Joel Achtenberg) (07/28/90)
Index Number: 9595 I can't help with the selection of an off-road wheelchair. But your message reminded me of a project that deserves attention. Wilderness on Wheels (WOW) is a project to build a wheelchair accessible wilderness trail up to the top of a mountain about 60 miles southwest of Denver colorado. The trail is complete for about a half mile so far, and will eventually be about 6 miles. Follows a mountain stream for part of the way, through nice shaded woods and some very beautiful country. There are pull-outs for fishing and overnight camping. Accessible restrooms. The path is about 15-foot wide boardwalk, with the incline restricted to meet wheelchair standards, guard strips to prevent rolling off, and railings where needed. All volunteer staffing and construction, using corporate donations of construction materials and money. I'm sorry I don't have the address with me now, but will send it along if anyone's interested.