Movement, consistency, and the ability to participate on your own terms can shape confidence, health, and independence. Through our programs and events, we are proud to support individuals who continue to show up for themselves and their goals.
Kara’s athletic journey reflects exactly that.
An adaptive climber and snowboarder, Kara’s athletic journey is rooted in staying active, prioritizing her health, and continuing to challenge herself in ways that work for her body.
Finding Movement Through the Seasons
Kara first got into climbing during the off-season of snowboarding. When the snow wasn’t available, she needed another way to stay active. “I always need something to do,” she shared.
Climbing became a natural fit, giving her a way to keep moving year-round. Today, she balances time at the climbing gym with snowboarding on Saturdays during the winter months, building an active lifestyle that shifts with the seasons.
Kara’s experience is a reminder that athletics don’t have to follow one path. Different seasons of life, and sports, can work together.
Rather than focusing on perfect training plans, Kara prioritizes staying engaged and moving regularly. That approach highlights an important truth: showing up matters more than doing everything “perfectly.”
Taking on the Challenge
Kara is legally blind and has cerebral palsy. Because of this, she competes in the physical impairment (PI) climbing category. That classification brings its own challenges, both physically and in how competitions are structured. Rather than avoiding that challenge, Kara embraces it. “I truly take to the challenge of climbing in the PI class,” she said.
She continues to train and compete alongside athletes with different abilities, adapting as needed. While accessibility in climbing continues to improve, Kara notes that having access to a caller in her category would be a meaningful step forward and could make competitions more supportive for athletes like her.
Her experience highlights how important thoughtful accessibility can be. Not to change the sport, but to make participation more possible.
Connection to Foreseeable Future Foundation
Kara has been involved with the Foreseeable Future Foundation through its summer gala, where she spent time connecting with the community and learning more about the organization’s work. She has also been directly supported by Foreseeable Future through a scholarship that helped make her recent trip to France possible.
At Foreseeable Future, creating access to sports is more than just the competition. It is also about making space for adaptive athletes to participate, feel supported, and stay engaged in movement in ways that work for them.
When asked what keeps her going, Kara’s answer was straightforward: staying healthy and staying fit. It’s a simple reason, and one that shows why access to athletics matters. Movement supports long-term wellness, independence, and confidence. Benefits that extend far beyond any single event or competition.
A Reminder That Movement Is for Everyone
When asked what she would say to others in the blind and visually impaired community who are thinking about getting involved in athletics, Kara keeps it simple.
“Find something that works for you. Stay active. Keep showing up.”
Kara’s journey is a reminder that sports are more than just a physical journey. Sometimes it’s just about finding what fits, sticking with it, and letting movement support your life in the ways it can.
At Foreseeable Future Foundation, we are proud to support athletes like Kara and continue creating opportunities that make movement, access, and inclusion possible for all.