Alana Nichols began her athletic journey at age 5, thriving in various sports until discovering snowboarding, which she viewed as her creative outlet. In 2000, a critical snowboarding accident left her paralyzed from the waist down, forcing her to confront a challenging new reality. Despite her initial confusion and struggle to adapt, she aimed to reclaim her identity as an athlete, coming to terms with both her physical limitations and her past achievements.
"The mountain was my canvas... I could just create."
"I was so confused... when he said that they were on my feet, that's when I knew something was terribly wrong."
"I would just stare at my toes, like, 'Move, move. I know you know how to do this.'"
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