Paratrek
Paratrek
Where there ’ s a wheel , there ’ s a way
Omer Zur
In Israel , the company ,
Paratrek , is synonymous with outdoor adventures and these adventures are not only reserved for the able-bodied . Specifically , the mobility challenged and people with disabilities are usually the guests of honour . The company was built with love of a son for his father , at its base .
Omer Zur , the founder of Paratrek , believes that everyone should be able to enjoy hiking and the outdoors regardless of their disabilities . This notion hit close to home for him because his parents always encouraged him to go outdoors , to hike , camp and travel . However , his father was never able to participate in those experiences as he was severely injured at 20 years old , and is paralyzed from the chest down . While hiking one day with friends , Omer realized that he needed to have his Dad enjoy the exhilarating experience of hiking with him .
There on the mountain , with his friends , he made the decision to take his Dad to Turkey for one month to hike the Taurus mountain . Tents , sleeping bags , cooking on bonfires – an entire hiking and camping experience . His dad agreed to take the trip , but the looming question remained – how was this hike going to be accomplished ? His dad is a wheelchair user !
Overcoming this major hurdle required elaborate thought and
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