Bend Athletes Shine in New Outdoor Adventure Documentary

Three athletes with spinal cord injuries take on epic adventures in 'ADAPTED'

Apr. 10, 2026 at 10:10pm

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A bold, colorful silkscreen-style illustration featuring a custom-adapted wheelchair repeated in a grid pattern, representing the empowering stories of athletes with disabilities featured in the 'ADAPTED' documentary.The 'ADAPTED' documentary celebrates the athletic achievements of Bend residents with spinal cord injuries, challenging perceptions and inspiring others to pursue their own adventures.Bend Today

Three Bend athletes with spinal cord injuries are the focus of a new outdoor adventure documentary called 'ADAPTED.' The film follows their journeys of determination, resilience, and courage as they pursue challenging athletic feats like summiting Mt. Baker, rafting the Salmon River, and hand-cycling the White Rim Trail.

Why it matters

The film highlights the abilities and achievements of athletes with disabilities, challenging perceptions and inspiring others to pursue their own adventures. It also showcases the important role that organizations like Oregon Adaptive Sports play in providing opportunities for people with disabilities to get involved in sports and outdoor recreation.

The details

The documentary features three Bend athletes - Anna Soens, Josh Hancock, and Danielle Doelling - all of whom have spinal cord injuries. Anna attempts to become the first paraplegic to summit Mt. Baker, a 10,781-foot glacier-covered volcano in Washington. Josh leads a custom adapted raft through the wild and scenic Salmon River in Idaho. Danielle trains to hand-cycle 87 miles along Utah's rugged White Rim Trail in Canyonlands National Park.

  • The film 'ADAPTED' will be shown at the Tower Theatre in Bend on April 23, 2026.
  • The screening will feature more than 20 wheelchair accessible spots, captions, and discounted ADA tickets.

The players

Anna Soens

A Bend athlete with a spinal cord injury who attempts to become the first paraplegic to summit Mt. Baker.

Josh Hancock

A Bend athlete with a spinal cord injury who leads a custom adapted raft through the Salmon River.

Danielle Doelling

A Bend athlete with a spinal cord injury who trains to hand-cycle 87 miles along the White Rim Trail in Canyonlands National Park.

Oregon Adaptive Sports

A community organization that provides opportunities for people with disabilities to get involved in sports and outdoor recreation.

Bend Lifestyle Realty

The sponsor of the 'ADAPTED' documentary.

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What’s next

The athletes featured in the film will be on hand for a Q&A following the screening at the Tower Theatre on April 23.

The takeaway

The 'ADAPTED' documentary showcases the resilience, determination, and adventurous spirit of athletes with disabilities, providing inspiration and challenging stereotypes about what people with disabilities can achieve.