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Nerissa Cannon shares her journey of overcoming physical and mental challenges to pursue outdoor adventures. She discusses her diagnosis of chronic inflammatory response syndrome and the impact it has had on her body and brain. Nerissa talks about the isolation she experiences due to her condition and how she copes with it. She also shares her experience of summiting Mount Beerstat in a wheelchair and the support she received from a team of volunteers. Additionally, Nerissa discusses her involvement with a wheelchair hiking company and her contributions to the development of an outdoor wheelchair. Nerissa shares how her journey has led her to various outdoor adventures, including rock climbing and skiing. She talks about her experiences with adaptive equipment and the importance of finding joy and balance in outdoor activities. Nerissa also recommends gear such as Kevin Bramble Goods sit ski, Moment and Icelandic skis, Rock and Resole knee pads, and Side Stix forearm crutches. She suggests connecting with Connor Koch for his incredible outdoor adventures. Nerissa's Instagram and the documentary 'Mountains Internal' are also mentioned.
By Justin Andreas & Robbie Pike5
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Nerissa Cannon shares her journey of overcoming physical and mental challenges to pursue outdoor adventures. She discusses her diagnosis of chronic inflammatory response syndrome and the impact it has had on her body and brain. Nerissa talks about the isolation she experiences due to her condition and how she copes with it. She also shares her experience of summiting Mount Beerstat in a wheelchair and the support she received from a team of volunteers. Additionally, Nerissa discusses her involvement with a wheelchair hiking company and her contributions to the development of an outdoor wheelchair. Nerissa shares how her journey has led her to various outdoor adventures, including rock climbing and skiing. She talks about her experiences with adaptive equipment and the importance of finding joy and balance in outdoor activities. Nerissa also recommends gear such as Kevin Bramble Goods sit ski, Moment and Icelandic skis, Rock and Resole knee pads, and Side Stix forearm crutches. She suggests connecting with Connor Koch for his incredible outdoor adventures. Nerissa's Instagram and the documentary 'Mountains Internal' are also mentioned.

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