During a paragliding trip with his best friends in Mexico City, Chris was involved in a horrendous accident. After taking flight, Chris realized he had a tension knot. In an attempt to make an emergency landing, Chris’s wing clipped a building while going 50 mph. His helmet saved his life, but the collision with the building led to both of his legs completed shattered, resulting in a double amputation.

Chris has always been an outdoor enthusiast and has prided himself on his fitness and ability. Since injury, he has had to adapt and figure out new life. Last year, he had the opportunity to ski for the first time, and friends claim they say a “spark in his eye again”. He wants to keep finding that spark.