2024 Brian McKenna TetraSki Express Race International Championship

The World's First International Race for individuals with complex physical injuries/illnesses where athletes have independent control over high performance alpine ski equipment (TetraSki/SnowKart). Athletes race using limited upper extremity strength with direct ski control or through a joystick/breath interface that sends signals to powerful electric actuators. The system allows individuals with complex spinal cord injury, neuromuscular disease, stroke, and multiple limb loss to have unprecedented and precise control on the slopes. The system can easily accommodate athletes that require mechanical ventilation.

Planning is underway for a West Coast, East Coast, and Europe qualification race with another International Championship at Powder Mountain, Utah in 2025.

All activities are designed, deployed, and supported by TRAILS ADAPTIVE (Technology, Recreation, Access, Independence, Lifestyle, Sports). TRAILS is the University of Utah Health's Global Adaptive Sports, Wellness, and Education Program, accelerating the transition to a world free of barriers for individuals with complex injuries or illnesses

TRAILS: https://www.utrails.us/
Brian McKenna TetraSki Express: https://www.tetraski.us/tetraski-express
TetraSki Information: https://www.tetraski.us/about-tetraski
SnowKart: https://www.tessier-adaptive-sports.com/en...

Film - Alex Mager, Cal Aamodt, Blake Bekken
Audio - Chase Loter
Edit - Alex Mager
Music - Custom Melody -
"Just Make It Fun"
"Party Breaker"
"Wherever We Go"
Location - Powder Mountain