The EveryBODY on Trails Manifesto

The average annual cost of adaptive outdoor gear for a person with a disability is $13,492 which is significantly higher than the cost of non-adaptive gear for a person without a disability: $2,836. Outdoor gear is less accessible for people with disabilities due to the financial burden caused by the higher cost of adaptive equipement, access to additional finances for adaptive equipment for reasons such as having to rely on disability income, the high cost of medical care, and more. We believe that adaptive gear should be accessible to people with disabilities just as outdoor gear is accessible to people without disabilities and that people with disabilities have the right to choose when and where they recreate. Equitable access to outdoor gear including adaptive bikes, off-road wheelchairs, quality shoes, trekking poles, etc. will help more people with disabilities safely access trails. And last but not least, we believe in the importance of building a community of people with and without disabilities to make the outdoors more accessible and to nurture a community of equity and inclusion of people with disabilities.

Board of Directors

Amanda Powell

President, Founder

Amanda grew up in Utah enjoying outdoor adventures with her family such as camping and fishing. In 2021 she decided to start sharing her love for the National Parks online @nationalaparkcapable with her goal to see all 63 national parks in her lifetime. As she started sharing her experiences exploring and hiking trails she noticed some barriers that she and her daughter Continue reading “Amanda Powell”

Ash Morgan

Vice-President

Hi, I’m Ash, a recent US Air Force Veteran and accomplished Event Professional. During my military service, I was honored with the Humanitarian Medal and the Air and Space Achievement Medal. Prior to my military career, I specialized in event logistics, staff, and volunteer management, gaining valuable experience building communities. Notably, I served as the Director of Volunteers and Assistant Festival Director Continue reading “Ash Morgan”

Taylor Powell

Co-Secretary/Treasurer

Hi! I’m Taylor, Amanda’s husband. I’ve been happy to join her on this journey of bringing more awareness and accessibility to all for the last couple of years. I received a BA in Chinese from BYU, but my professional background has been in finance. One of my favorite hikes that I’ve done was actually a weeklong backpacking trip to the Wind Rivers Wilderness in 2010. We ended Continue reading “Taylor Powell”

Courtney Custer

Co-Secretary

Courtney grew up in Utah camping in the desert, dirt biking, and competing on her high school and college mountain teams. In March of 2020 she sustained a T7 complete spinal cord injury and turned her sights to adaptive sports and recreation. She worked as an adaptive recreation instructor at the National Ability Center in 2021 where she found her love for the adaptive community. Continue reading “Courtney Custer”

Jonathan Young

Director of Marketing

Jonathan E. Young is an experienced fundraising and marketing expert with a passion for using cutting-edge strategies to drive measurable results. With over 8 years of hands-on marketing experience, he is dedicated to creating fundraising and marketing campaigns that resonate and engage donors and customers through various social avenues. Continue reading “Jonathan Young”

Brooke Murray

Board Member

Brooke loves to bike, hike, ski, and occasionally climb with her three kiddos in Colorado. Eight years ago she swapped her lab coat for a camera, and has never looked back after beginning work as a content creator and photographer in the outdoor industry. These days you can find her shooting campaigns for major brands, encouraging children Continue reading “Brooke Murray”

Lisa Bolton

Director of Development

I graduated from the University of Utah in Exercise and Sport Science. My husband and I live in Millcreek. I am a mom of boys. I serve on multiple boards in the community, I work in corporate wellness, I am a swim coach and an event planner. I love living in Utah and the four seasons we have. Four seasons gives us a variety of fun unique Continue reading “Lisa Bolton”

Amber Marsh

Board Member

Amber Marsh has lived in Utah all of her life and has always loved the outdoors. She graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelors in Psychology to pursue helping people with disabilities. Amber recently started her own company, Align Community Employment, to assist people with disabilities in accessing the community in all aspects, Continue reading “Amber Marsh”