Enock Glidden

Enock Glidden is an American disabled athlete and professional adventurer. ^{[1] [2]} A Maine-based accessibility activist, he advocates for others with disabilities. ^{[3] [4]}

Education

Glidden received a degree from the University of Maine at Augusta, where he was the university's 2023 commencement speaker. ^[5]

Career

Glidden was born with spina bifida, a neural tube defect that damages the spinal cord and nerves. ^{[6] [7]} He received his first wheelchair at the age of four. ^[8] Glidden was introduced to sports at the age of 13 at Katahdin Junior High School in Stacyville, Maine. ^[9] He has participated in sports like wheelchair racing, skiing, and competitive shooting. ^{[10] [11]}

In October 2015, Glidden climbed Yosemite National Park's Washington Column by using a metal bar attached to a mechanical ascender. ^[12] The following October, he scaled Yosemite's El Capitan after doing more than 800 pull-ups a day to train for the climb. ^{[13] [14]} Glidden was carried in a rescue basket and the descent took 12 hours. ^[15] It was featured in the short documentary Enock. ^[16]

Glidden rock climbs and ice climbs with Paradox Sports, which offers adaptive climbing across the United States. ^{[17] [18]} He also works with Maine Trail Finder to assess the accessibility of trails around the state. ^{[19] [20]} Glidden's blog, "Go Beyond the Fence", recounts his adventures and encourages people of all abilities to experience the outdoors. ^[21]

Personal life

Glidden grew up in the town of Patten, Maine. ^[22] He lives in Bethel, Maine. ^{[23] [24]}

External links

• "Go Beyond the Fence".

References

1. "Meet the Adventurer Making Maine's Trails More Accessible". The Maine Mag. 2022-05-05. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
2. "How one Mainer is blazing the way to make trails more accessible for all". newscentermaine.com. 2022-06-09. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
3. Warszawski, Marek. "Paraplegic climber scales a dream on Yosemite's El Capitan". The Fresno Bee.
4. "Athlete, Advocate, and Trail Blogger Enock Glidden". Maine Public. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
5. "UMaine MET students designed an adaptive wheelchair for shooting competitions - UMaine News - University of Maine". University of Maine. 2023-07-07. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
6. "Plans in the works to expand Augusta's Howard Hill to universal access". Kennebec Land Trust. 2024-02-08. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
7. Durrant, Colin (2024-07-03). "Enock Glidden: Expert and Advocate for Trails Access for All". Natural Resources Council of Maine. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
8. "Plans in the works to expand Augusta's Howard Hill to universal access". Kennebec Land Trust. 2024-02-08. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
9. "Meet the Adventurer Making Maine's Trails More Accessible". The Maine Mag. 2022-05-05. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
10. "Adaptive shooting competition equalizes playing field". newscentermaine.com. 2024-04-21. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
11. "Meet the Adventurer Making Maine's Trails More Accessible". The Maine Mag. 2022-05-05. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
12. Warszawski, Marek. "Paraplegic climber scales a dream on Yosemite's El Capitan". The Fresno Bee.
13. "How one Mainer is blazing the way to make trails more accessible for all". newscentermaine.com. 2022-06-09. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
14. Warszawski, Marek. "Paraplegic climber scales a dream on Yosemite's El Capitan". The Fresno Bee.
15. Warszawski, Marek. "Paraplegic climber scales a dream on Yosemite's El Capitan". The Fresno Bee.
16. "Meet the Adventurer Making Maine's Trails More Accessible". The Maine Mag. 2022-05-05. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
17. Potter, Steven (2022-09-14). "How Paradox Sports Is Making Climbing a More Inclusive Space". Climbing. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
18. "How one Mainer is blazing the way to make trails more accessible for all". newscentermaine.com. 2022-06-09. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
19. "How one Mainer is blazing the way to make trails more accessible for all". newscentermaine.com. 2022-06-09. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
20. "Meet the Adventurer Making Maine's Trails More Accessible". The Maine Mag. 2022-05-05. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
21. "Plans in the works to expand Augusta's Howard Hill to universal access". Kennebec Land Trust. 2024-02-08. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
22. "How one Mainer is blazing the way to make trails more accessible for all". newscentermaine.com. 2022-06-09. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
23. "Plans in the works to expand Augusta's Howard Hill to universal access". Kennebec Land Trust. 2024-02-08. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
24. "Plans in the works to expand Augusta's Howard Hill to universal access". Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel. 2024-02-07. Retrieved 2024-12-20.