Selected Media Coverage

• January 2013 – Coast Reporter – “Sarah Doherty wins the Queen’s Medal”
• October 2012 – Coast Reporter – “SideStix up for an award”
• May 2012 – Coast Reporter – “Doherty reflects at Rick Hansen relay”
• April 2012 – ActiveMSers – “ActiveMSers – Review of SideStix Forearm Crutches”
• March 2012 – Coast Reporter – “Coaster pitch their ideas”
• December 2011 – CBC – “The Dragons’ Den Effect: Episode 9”
• December 2011 – Christine Wood / Coast Reporter – “SideStix Leaves with Dragons’ Treasure”
• December 2011 – Duane Burnett – “This young amputee man’s stunts on crutches will inspire and amaze you!”
• December 2011 – Pooja Dhiwar / Design Buzz – “SideStix Crutches to Revive Sporty Spirit of the Physically Challenged”
• December 2011 – Scott Rains / Rolling Grains – “Parkour SideStix Style”
• December 2011 – Duane Burnett – “SideStix featured on CBC’s Dragons’ Den TV Show”
• November 2011 – Ben Coxworth / Gizmag.com – “SideStix Crutches Designed For More Than Just Walking”
• November 2011 – CBC – “Dragon’s Den SideStix Pitch”
• November 2011 – Colleen Friesen “SideStix on The Dragon’s Den”
• October 2011 – “SideStix Wins Big at 2011 da Vinci Awards” Continue reading this article

A COURAGEOUS CLIMB TAKES ONE-LEGGED SARAH DOHERTY TO THE TOP OF MOUNT MCKINLEY

She stood at the icy top of the continent, savouring the milestone in the golden glow of Alaska’s midnight sun. It was May 19 when Sarah Doherty, 25, reached the 20,320-foot summit of Mount McKinley, the tallest mountain in North America. Continue reading this article

Fall River Herald, Newspaper Article – August 6, 1984

Woman amputee scales Mount Rainier

SUNRISE, WASH. (AP) – A one-legged hiker who grew up in Taunton Mass., has become the first woman amputee to climb a major U.S. peak without an artificial limb. Continue reading this article

Seattle Times Newspaper Article – Sunday August 5, 1984

Gutsy Amputee off Mt. Rainier Safely

by William Gough

MOUNT RAINIER – Guts, willpower, two crutches and one leg carried Sarah Doherty to the top of this mammoth mountain. Continue reading this article

The Boston Herald, Newspaper Article – Saturday August 4, 1984

1-LEGGED LADY CONQUERS PEAK

SEATTLE – A 24-year-old physical therapist from Taunton yesterday became the first one legged woman to reach the top of Mount Rainier without the use of an artificial leg. Continue reading this article

Key to the City of Seattle

City of Seattle
Office of the Mayor

PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, Sarah Doherty is a courageous woman who has not let her handicap slow her down or stand in the way of achieving her goals; and Continue reading this article

The American Alpine Journal – Volume 28, 1986

Denali on One Leg

by: Matthew Kerns

TALKEETNA’S MAIN STREET was awash with puddles of winter run-off when the Tripod Expedition arrived at the end of April. Our first stop was Doug Geeting’s office for a confirmation of our flight to Kahiltna Base. When we entered, Doug was bemused by the appearance of our team. Continue reading this article

REI Outdoor Catalogue – Spring 1986

REI Gear Meets the Challenge of McKinley to Become Summit Quality

Extreme winds, bitter cold, and an altitude of 20,320 feet made Alaska’s Mt. McKinley ideal for the expedition organized by REI Product Development Engineer Bill Sumner. Continue reading this article

REI Outdoor Review Fall 1985

REI comes to the mountain: Product testing on Mt. McKinley – What works?

By Bill Sumner
Product Development Engineer

In May 1985 Mart Kerns and I, from REI, and Sarah Doherty spent 25 days on Mt. McKinley. Our primary objective was to test prototype equipment for REI and Mountain Safety Research (MSR) under rigorous conditions. A related goal was to climb the mountain. Continue reading this article

WOMEN WHO CLIMB – THEIR SEARCH FOR BALANCE

EL CAPITAN IS A MAMMOTH WALL OF ROCK that rises abruptly from the floor of Yosemite Valley. Snaking 2,400 feet up its southeast face is a climbing route of extreme technical severity called Zenyatta Mendata. As if to warn all daredevil climbers of its dubious nature, the route is named after a Police album that features songs such as Bombs Away and Driven to Tears. Continue reading this article