Category: beyondlimits
Bradbury Mountain State Park – Northern Loop Trail
Since the state of Maine is allowing residents to visit our state parks for free until Labor Day, Sandy and I decided to check out Bradbury Mountain State Park. When we got there, we checked out the trail map and it looked like the Northern Loop Trail would be relatively easy for me to push… Read more
Hiking with Nick Hall
The Back Story I woke up this morning knowing it was the first day of summer. For me, my family, and friends this day also holds a different significance. Six years ago today our friend Nick Hall lost his life in the service of others on Mt. Rainier. For me, that moment sparked a sense… Read more
What’s in Your Backyard?
After living in the Bethel Maine area for almost 8 years now it finally occurred to me that I didn’t need to travel to adventure. I literally live next to thousands of acres of woods with miles of logging roads to explore. So today I made my first attempt at backyard adventuring and once again realized… Read more
Enock in the News – New York Times
I was contacted a few weeks ago by Riley Blanton, a writer for the New York Times, about a special section they were doing. The section is aimed at showcasing people who had huge goals and how they managed to achieve those goals. I have to say it is an honor to be included with… Read more
Enock in the News – Fast Company
Fast Company Anita Hamilton of Fast Company magazine wrote a very comprehensive article about adaptive climbing. A few of my friends and I contributed to the article. Rock climbing is difficult and dangerous even when you can use all your limbs. But for those faced with a physical disability, overcoming those limitations is half the… Read more
Enock in the News – Paradox Sports
Paradox Sports Blog Pete Davis a climber and guide, who happens to be missing his right arm below the elbow, did an amazing blog about my first ever climbing experience with Paradox Sports in the Gunks. It really gets at the heart of what Paradox does and why they do it. Enock Glidden got to… Read more
Enock in the News – Denali Outdoor
Denali Brand Athlete and Ambassador Blog My friend and one of my first rock climbing guides Nate McKenzie wrote a really great blog about my first “big” climb. He and some other friends took me climbing at Cathedral Ledge in North Conway, NH to experience my first multi-pitch climb. Early one September morning, Enock Glidden… Read more
Enock in the News – SuperTopo
SuperTopo My friend, fellow climber, and artist Craig Muderlak did a fantastic job summing up our time on Washington Column. He really brings to life the whole experience. Enock was born with a birth defect called Spina Bifida. He is paralyzed from the waist down and uses adaptive techniques to climb without the use of… Read more
Enock in the News – Fresno Bee
Fresno bee Carmen George,a reporter for the Fresno Bee, wrote an article about my time in Yosemite National Park climbing Astroman on Washington Column. She did a really great job summing the whole thing up. She illustrates how the climbing community can really come together to make each others goals a reality. For Enock Glidden of… Read more
Enock in the News – Baltimore Fish Bowl
Baltimore fish bowl It goes without saying that Baltimore has some serious local talent. People doing amazing work in the face of challenge. Take for example local resident Gary Dunn, who has worked for years in a field many of us can only imagine. Guiding groups of climbers safely over the treacherous vertical terrain of rock… Read more