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Paul Pritchard
Registrace 16. 11. 2011
Larapinta End To End - Sizzle Reel
The Larapinta Trail is 235 kilometres of sweat, thirst and pain. This iconic track stretches through desert mountains and dry rocky river gullies from Mparntwe/Alice Springs to Rhewtyepme/Mount Sonder and is considered one of Australia’s hardest multi-day desert walks.
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Jean
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Due to my disability any physical activity is hard. Hence my first ascent of a traditional rock climb in 26 years was a battle.
Totem Pole 25th Anniversary Walk
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On Friday 13th of February1998 I had an almighty brain injury when a rock falling from 25m struck my skull at over a 100kph. Paramedic Neale Smith joins me and other good friends for the 25th Anniversary walk out to Cape Hauy and the Totem Pole.
Larapinta Adaptive - Thank you Mountain Equipment
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In the #tjoritjawestmacdonnellranges the temps got down to -9 in the desert at night. @Mountain Equipment, please accept this little thank you video made by @mirodigitalau. We have some amazing footage and the full #larapintaadaptive movie will be out soon.
Thank you National Assistance Card from Larapinta Adaptive
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Walter has cystic fibrosis and only 38% lung function. He was on the trail with three other people with disabilities and their supports. The Larapinta Adaptive Expedition was supported by the National Assistance Card - an initiative of the Brain Injury Association of Tasmania. At the moment the card is available to people with acquired brain injury (ABI) and is being trailed for those with on t...
THE MOUNTAIN PATH
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The Mountain Path is my book and 2022 presentation in which I detail the lessons I’ve learned from the mountains and how these lessons have helped me survive, adjust and then thrive in radically different life after a catastrophic brain injury. Filmed by Ben Pritchard at Rheged in Cumbria, UK.
The Mountain Path (short reading)
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A short excerpt from The Mountain Path. When I say you have to die to get home, this does not advocating killing yourself. I am meaning ego-death.
Empathy as a Catalyst For Innovation
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Empathy leads to creative thinking. We have all heard the saying 'walk a mile in somebody else's shoes'. Actually having hands-on experience of what another is feeling opens up all sorts of possibilities for design.
National Assistance Card - Melbourne Airport
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Using the new National Assistance Card in Melbourne Airport.
Deucey's Shop
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Fun arvo spent at Deucey's shop further adapting my @keenaustralia boot and calliper for the #larapintaadaptive project. The strap tightens around the inside stantion of my calliper thereby preventing supination or ankle twisting. That's the plan anyway. And it seems to work!
ABC Interview with Helen Shield
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ABC interview Vonna Keller and I did with Helen Shield about the Larapinta Adaptive expedition.
7 News Tasmania - The Larapinta Adaptive - from 4 April 2022.
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The Larapinta Adaptive Project - A team of people with disabilities tackling the 232km spine of The West MacDonnell Ranges on 5 July 2022. www.pozible.com/profile/larapinta-adaptive
Larapinta Adaptive Traverse
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This July the "Lowest To Highest' all-abilities team attempt to traverse the whole 237km spine of Tjoritja/West MacDonnell Ranges on the challenging Larapinta Trail. By walking the Larapinta and filming it we are not saying “Hey, look at us, aren’t we special.” That would be doing a disservice to all people with disabilities (PWDs) who’s skills might lie in other areas rather than the physical....
Ladies, Gentlemen and Others, I give you Jeffrey Blake!
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Ladies, Gentlemen and Others, I give you Jeffrey Blake!
So good, Paul. I really like the concept of "dignity of risk" that you speak of. My dad had cerebral palsey (hemiplegic). He was a Scout Leader, used to hike with us lads when when we were young. He instilled in me my love of hiking, climbing and general adventure - wandering around in extreme environments, minimal gear, minimal impact. Dad was born in Glasgow in 1928, at a time when "disability" was already being reassessed by Scottish doctors. When we moved here in 1964 there was zero integration and people would usually act weird around dad. Thankfully we have moved on a little since then but the efforts by you (and others) to fly the flag for broader acceptance, respect and recognition are paramount. Great work - I look forward to seeing the finished product>
Nice , athletes come in every shape. Kickin’ job folks ! Love the smiles !!! Help keep trails fr$$
I enjoyed watching this, it's great to see people pursuing their goals and the landscape is beautiful
Beautiful, Paul!
Damn movement is special, connects us to the very essence of who we are. Big up you all x
Prichart you are champion
Thank you Pedro!
Still a better climber after the injury than I ever was! Absolutely incredible!
I am pretty rubbish but you have to keep living your life the way you want to eh?
I just rode all the way from Napoli, Italia to Kabul Afghanistan and back. 480 days, 30.000 km on my recumbent trike! It is non the trike that took me there. I took him :-))
Hi Paul, years ago I read your book. Great to see you're still enjoying nature. If you can after all you've been through the rest of us have no excuse. Great day at Mt Field to boot. Cheers, Wello
I can't believe this has been hiding in plain sight; FANTASTIC film.......you should pick up a 2nd "Annual Black Pudding Team Dinner Award" for this effort; I get the feeling it made "Come to Mother" feel like a piece o' piss!
I heard a rumour there'll be a 2024 BPTD!
what a stubborn stick of rock its still there
Mate, not just an ascent but a first ascent if I understood correctly. Every climb's a journey, and I can guarantee I've topped out a few routes with a lot less style than you just showed. Well done!
No words can describe this feat! One small comment, you are beating us all by getting better as you get older Paul!
Thanks Mike! only just saw this :)))
You were one of my earliest inspirations Paul 👌 I gave your first book to a friend & now he is a committed climber 🤙Mt Arapiles is our place for awesome days on rock 😀
I remember seeing you for the first time after your accident and thought that it didn't break your smile ❤
I really enjoyed watching that Paul. I grew up down the road from you near Wigan. I started climbing in 1981, with a bunch of lads from school and our English teacher/library head Rob Lewis (thanks Rob), at Pex Hill. So I always followed and admired the stuff you and your other well known climbing pals got up to. Nice to see you still feeling chuffed in that "whoo!" Moment at the top of a nice route. I live in Oz too now. Victoria. Still climb as often as possible. Usual thoroughly burned by my 16 year old son. I was never anywhere near as good as you. But I've been in love with it for 42 years. Your video reminds me of why. Lovely tribute to your Mum. My mum is a Jean too, 89 years old and still living within sight of Anglezarke and Winter Hill. Thanks and all the best. Karl
Oh thats lovely Karl :) Thx. You must have bumped into Joe and Gaz Healey at Pex, real masters...
Top stuff, Paul… Nice lead.
Inspirational
I have two working hands, and an intractable fear of heights. I envy your travels, and you have my utmost respect on your adventures. I am always awestruck by your adventures in general, and man, those view sre lovely.
Thx Old Wolf :)
Genial !
What an amazing journey you have had… as I came out of church today I ran across your trek… makes me humble at the small issues I have had over the years as a Soldier. Your an inspiration.. thank you for the that, gives me motivation…
So Amazing 👏 😍
You're m y inspiration Paul along with my wonderful lass
Do all these flags not slow you down alot?
Yes! We took them off when we had a headwind!
Fantastic talk. I absolutely loved Deep Play. It kept me company solo trekking in Peru over the last few weeks.
OK, having seen Paul do this climb, I am humbled.
⚔️💪😎⚔️👍(stroke)
I'm also Paul😁👍
Awesome. Congratulations
Inspiring in March 24 2023🥳🥳
I believe a life's worth is determined by what one does with what he has & the cards he's dealt with along the way &... that Mr. Paul Pritchard can certainly attest to that.
Time flies. Thought it an amazing place back in '06. Real glad to see you've not slowed down too much. Keep smiling.
It really is an amazing place, but Cape...
yo Paul good to see your vid ... i don't do insta anymore so good to find you hear. Can't believe a quarter of a century has passed since your mishap. so good to see you actually thriving in this world. I'm still so grateful for our meeting in the padarn all those years ago and the climbing instruction that followed which opened the door to many of my own adventures on the rock. Again, you were a true inspiration when i found myself in bangor hospital .. re reading the Totem Pole gave me the strength to come through what i was experiencing at. that time . Thanks a bunch Paul, wishing life continues to flow beautifully for you. si
Ah, Simon, sorry, I must've missed your message.! I to remember some cyclists coming into the Pad and wanting a bit of crazy instruction :))) what great memories of those mad times! Hope youre well mate and that they treated you well in hospital xx
Great to see
Must’ve had a bit of lucky horseshoe from The Bobs Smithy rub off on you, fella. Good to see you looking so well, and doing stuff.
Great day out and back. You are still hard to keep up with!
One heck of a beautiful place. Will say your videos have enriched my life. Thank you for sharing your time and passion.
From Denmark: Just stumbled over your wonderful video. I am 80 years old and travel by trike 5 months of the year (ICE SPRINT FS + ZIFLEX Trailer). Respect and admiration for what you are able to do after your unfortunate accident. Wish you all the best.🙏🙏🙏
Thank you. This was recommended by a friend of mine who also had an accident. He shared your inspiration. Thank you for inspiring him and me.
I’m 67 and I had a compressed spinal cord and a few years ago had two surgeries (combined about eighteen hours total) to fuse five vertebrae, and two laminectomies-to decompress the cord. The neurosurgeon described my spinal cord as having been “squished”. I’m fortunate to still be able to walk. I have lost a significant amount of sensation in both legs and feet, but I can still walk-slow and with a cane. After a lot of PT, I was able to stand and balance and walk. But I rapidly lost lower body strength. walking wasn’t much of an option since at the speed of 1-2 miles an hour, I couldn’t get my heart rate up. Stationary bikes are very boring. So I got an eBike and am rebuilding my lower body. The sensation may never return, but I need to stay strong. I am looking at recumbent eTrikes now, after a couple of falls on the two-wheeler. I need to keep moving and exercising and I enjoy cycling, so it seems like a logical thing to do. So I have the eBike for when I feel capable and the way is smooth, and I’ll soon have a trike for more rough surfaces where I absolutely do not want to fall on loose gravel, small rocks or what-have-you. This is the kind of adventure I only dream about at this point in my life. But there are many more achievable adventures I hope to accomplish.
She is héro Paul i live in costa Rica i get hurt by free my Brain 3 stroks. We are the best
Hope you are well Mariso :)
Paul you are champion
Wow 😊. I missed you this time around Paul watching this film certainly made me feel better- as you said catch you next time …
Quite incredible effort and the affection between you two is palpable. Life affirming!!
The kiss at the end. You're two beautiful people. And inspired me to start climbing back in the 1990s. Thankyou. It was a gift of a lifetime.
Thank you Neil. Yes he’s a good one the Johnny! :)
Idk who the hell these people are but this man is funny hehe
Hi toe beans he’s bloody hilarious ain’t he? See Lazlo Stienburger for more❤
Blessings to you 🙏
What make and model was your trike?
Greenspeed Magnum - recumbent.net.au/greenspeed/