Apr 04 2025 42 mins
Every year vets shred the slopes of Snowmass, Colorado at The National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic.
We’re joined by Army veteran, Frances Osorio-Rivera, who as a single leg amputee went from being severely injured to becoming an inspiring pro kite surfer. Rivera, a Puerto Rico native and self-described “island girl” shared how despite her injury, she was determined to back in the water and resume kite surfing. She also described how attending the Winter Sports Clinic changed her life.
We also talked with Alex Maytre, VA Recreational Therapist and adaptive sports expert. He highlighted his previous work helping vets discover the thrills of scuba diving in Miami and describes how VA works to help vets achieve their wildest dreams.
From the ski slopes to kite surfing to scuba diving, their stories reveal how outdoor adaptive sports truly help vets heal and experience the power of feeling stoked!
For more on adaptive sports resources, upcoming events and more …
Check out the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic here:
https://www.wintersportsclinic.org/
Connect with CBS Eye on Veterans, Host, Phil Briggs
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