Barry was injured in a rock-climbing accident when he believed he was on belay and let go at the top of a 40-foot climb, falling to the ground below. The fall caused multiple catastrophic injuries, including fractures to his spinal cord, broken ribs, pelvis and sternum fractures, and severe injuries to both legs and feet. Barry spent years recovering before being introduced to handcycling, where he has found a new way to return to outdoor adventure and competition.