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Woman Who Cannot Walk Forms A Duo With A Blind Man So They Could Go Hiking Together: ‘He’s The Legs, I’m The Eyes’

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Teamwork overcomes all obstacles, and Melanie Knecht and Trevor Hahn’s duo perfectly proves it. Knecht was born with Spina bifida and uses a wheelchair to get around while Hahn lost his eyesight due to glaucoma five years ago. Together, however, they have everything they need to go hiking, and they have been exploring Colorado mountains and trails, ever since meeting at an adaptive exercise class.

Melanie Knecht was born with spina bifida, and Trevor Hahn lost his sight because of glaucoma five years ago

Woman Who Cannot Walk Forms A Duo With A Blind Man So They Could Go Hiking Together: 'He's The Legs, I'm The Eyes'

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Together, however, they’re hiking mountains

Woman Who Cannot Walk Forms A Duo With A Blind Man So They Could Go Hiking Together: 'He's The Legs, I'm The Eyes'

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They met at an adaptive exercise class and have been exploring Colorado mountains and trails ever since

Woman Who Cannot Walk Forms A Duo With A Blind Man So They Could Go Hiking Together: 'He's The Legs, I'm The Eyes'

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“It just seemed like common sense,” Knecht told Good Morning America

Woman Who Cannot Walk Forms A Duo With A Blind Man So They Could Go Hiking Together: 'He's The Legs, I'm The Eyes'

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“He’s the legs, I’m the eyes — boom! Together, we’re the dream team”

Woman Who Cannot Walk Forms A Duo With A Blind Man So They Could Go Hiking Together: 'He's The Legs, I'm The Eyes'

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“This way, we both have purpose and this huge responsibility”

Woman Who Cannot Walk Forms A Duo With A Blind Man So They Could Go Hiking Together: 'He's The Legs, I'm The Eyes'

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Knecht has been camping and exploring the outdoors since her childhood, and recently went to Easter Island, where she was able to ascend steep cliffs in a carrier on someone else’s back.

Woman Who Cannot Walk Forms A Duo With A Blind Man So They Could Go Hiking Together: 'He's The Legs, I'm The Eyes'

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Hahn always loved outdoor sports and continued doing them even after becoming blind.

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Woman Who Cannot Walk Forms A Duo With A Blind Man So They Could Go Hiking Together: 'He's The Legs, I'm The Eyes'

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When they go out into the Colorado wilderness, someone usually secures Knecht onto Hahn’s back. Then, it’s all up to them. He hikes along the trail while she guides him through with verbal directions.

Woman Who Cannot Walk Forms A Duo With A Blind Man So They Could Go Hiking Together: 'He's The Legs, I'm The Eyes'

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“I describe everything I see and exactly how Trevor needs to move”

Woman Who Cannot Walk Forms A Duo With A Blind Man So They Could Go Hiking Together: 'He's The Legs, I'm The Eyes'

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According to the duo, the best part about working together is overcoming obstacles that would seem too big if they worked separately.

Woman Who Cannot Walk Forms A Duo With A Blind Man So They Could Go Hiking Together: 'He's The Legs, I'm The Eyes'

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“It made me so happy to help someone experience what I’ve been able to experience my whole life,” Hahn said. “Just getting on top of a mountain, a car can’t get to it, you just feel that sense of accomplishment. The best part is being able to make her smile. That gives me purpose.”

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Woman Who Cannot Walk Forms A Duo With A Blind Man So They Could Go Hiking Together: 'He's The Legs, I'm The Eyes'

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Woman Who Cannot Walk Forms A Duo With A Blind Man So They Could Go Hiking Together: 'He's The Legs, I'm The Eyes'

Woman Who Cannot Walk Forms A Duo With A Blind Man So They Could Go Hiking Together: 'He's The Legs, I'm The Eyes'

Woman Who Cannot Walk Forms A Duo With A Blind Man So They Could Go Hiking Together: 'He's The Legs, I'm The Eyes'

Woman Who Cannot Walk Forms A Duo With A Blind Man So They Could Go Hiking Together: 'He's The Legs, I'm The Eyes'

Woman Who Cannot Walk Forms A Duo With A Blind Man So They Could Go Hiking Together: 'He's The Legs, I'm The Eyes'

Woman Who Cannot Walk Forms A Duo With A Blind Man So They Could Go Hiking Together: 'He's The Legs, I'm The Eyes'

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Justinas Keturka

I'm the Visual Editor at Bored Panda, responsible for ensuring that everything our audience sees is top-notch and well-researched. What I love most about my job? Discovering new things about the world and immersing myself in exceptional photography and art.

I'm the Visual Editor at Bored Panda, responsible for ensuring that everything our audience sees is top-notch and well-researched. What I love most about my job? Discovering new things about the world and immersing myself in exceptional photography and art.

What do you think ?

Foxxy 5 years ago

This is amazing, what a beautiful team and friendship. I wish them all the best on their adventures.

8points

ADHORTATOR 5 years ago

What a beautiful story

4points

Dani 5 years ago

This is beautiful, but even more than that, I'm impressed he can carry an entire human being up a mountain! It's an awesome idea though, they both seen so happy!

3points

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Foxxy 5 years ago

This is amazing, what a beautiful team and friendship. I wish them all the best on their adventures.

8points

ADHORTATOR 5 years ago

What a beautiful story

4points

Dani 5 years ago

This is beautiful, but even more than that, I'm impressed he can carry an entire human being up a mountain! It's an awesome idea though, they both seen so happy!

3points

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