Trailblazers
on’t call Melanie Knecht and Trevor Hahn “inspirational.” They’re just two friends drawn to the Centennial State’s mountains—even if navigating them requires some creativity and teamwork. Hahn, who lost his eyesight to glaucoma five years ago, straps a carrier to his back; Knecht, who was born with spina bifida and uses a wheelchair, perches there and verbally directs his ascent. They call convinced the pair to sit still long enough to chat about their favorite trails, accessibility, and the importance of communication.
