Paralyzed Skiing Enthusiast Defies Odds: Returns to Sports with Adaptive Water Skiing

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From Snowy Slopes to Water Thrills: Kendra Erhardt's Resilience in the Face of Adversity

Once an avid downhill skier, Kendra Erhardt's life took a drastic turn in March 2019. A skiing accident on a Jasper, Alta., black diamond slope at 70 km/h shattered her vertebra, severed her spinal cord, broke her back, and fractured her ribs. This confined her to a wheelchair, prompting a profound adjustment to her new reality.

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Erhardt, undeterred by post-accident challenges, found her spark anew in 2022 through the 'Give it A Go' Adaptive Clinic. This empowering event allowed disabled individuals to partake in water skiing, rekindling Erhardt's passion and granting her a liberating escape from her wheelchair.

"Experiencing speed and freedom on the water, liberated from my wheelchair, was exhilarating. The water's forgiving embrace contrasted with the harshness of snow," Erhardt shared, speaking of her newfound passion for adaptive water skiing.

Soaring Beyond Limits: Kendra Erhardt Joins the 2023 Canadian National Adaptive Water Ski Team

Erhardt shines in 2023 Canadian Adaptive Water Ski Team, displaying variety and resilience. Her remarkable comeback culminates at Canadian Nationals, Edmonton's Shalom Park, Aug 8-13. Inspiring others, she readies for 'Give it a Go' clinics on Aug 13, 20 at Little Bow Provincial Park, Champion, Alta.

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