Headfirst Into Purpose: The Para Skeleton Movement
From Hope For The Warriors Podcast by Kate Dudley
April 2, 2026 · 28 min · Season 4 · Episode 4
About this episode
This episode discusses the Para Skeleton movement and its impact on veterans and adaptive athletes.
In this powerful episode of the HOPE podcast, host Kate Dudley sits down with U.S. Para Sliding Development Director Kim Seevers from Lake Placid during a stop on the inaugural Para Skeleton Legacy Tour. Born out of the energy of the Invictus Games, this international tour is creating new pathways for veterans and adaptive athletes to stay connected to sport, purpose, and community. From Norway to Switzerland to the U.S., athletes are not only learning new tracks, but they’re also rediscovering confidence, identity, and what’s possible after injury. Kim shares how the tour came to life, why expanding beyond Lake Placid was critical, and how partnerships, including Hope For The Warriors, helped remove financial barriers so athletes could fully commit to the experience. More than just a sport, Para Skeleton offers something deeper: a powerful mix of adrenaline, focus, and healing. As Kim explains, it mirrors the intensity of combat while also demanding mindfulness, discipline, and control. With eyes set on growing the sport globally, and a long-term goal of reaching the Paralympic Games, this movement is just getting started. 0:00 – Welcome from Lake Placid & intro to the…
People in this episode
Host: Kate Dudley
Guest: Kim Seevers
Topics covered
- Para Skeleton
- veterans
- adaptive athletes
- sports
- community
- confidence
- healing
Keywords
- Para Skeleton
- veterans
- adaptive sports
- confidence
- healing
- Invictus Games
- Legacy Tour
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Hope For The Warriors
Places: Lake Placid, Norway, Switzerland
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