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 The "Gulag" is a custom Russian-built climbing system used successfully to ascend Mt. McKinley in 2002. It is only used on snow/ice, the bar with the handles has a hinge, allowing the rider to ascend anchored ropes. On steeper terrain a 2-1 mechanical advantage rope system is employed. On less severe ground, the rider self-propels using ski poles. The name, deriving from the famous Russian prison system, eludes cheekishly to the suffering endured by the rider. This will be used for the 2006 Rainier attempt and we believe an elegant method of travel. Special thanks to K2 Skis for outfitting the "Gulag" with a sweet pair of twin tips and Keegan's mono-ski.
One-Off "Scarab" 
The "Scarab" is based on One-Off Titanium's 3 wheeled Flyer and built by One-Off's founder Mike Augspurger. It is designed to ascend steep rocky terrain. It was used successfully on Mt. Elbert and will be used to attempt a first ascent on Mt. Fuji in Sept. 2003. Only one of these has been built and the cost was almost prohibitive. "SnoPod" 
The "SnoPod" was designed by Pete Reike of Mobility Engineering. Designed to ascend snow and ice, it was used successfully on Mt. Rainier and Mt. Adams by 4 Pete. In 2002, Keegan, Pete, Mark Wellman and Muffy Davis used 4 SnoPod to summit California's Mt. Shasta. One-Off "Flyer" 
The "Flyer" is One-Off Titanium's production model. This is used by Keegan (and many others) for training on less extreme terrain. If you're tired of urban paths and just have to get into the woods this hand cycle is perfect. Sam Sullivan "Trail Rider"  The Trail-Rider is being employed to approach the glaciers on Mt. Rainier. To avoid damaging the fragile eco-system in the lower elevation of Mt. Rainier, we've decided not to employ the "Scarab" or the "Flyer". Instead Keegan will ride in a no-impact Trail Rider (graciously loaned by the Sam Sullivan Foundation for the climb). This should allow the team to avoid the need for a special-use permit from the park service. While Keegan will not self-power for the first day of the 10 day climb, we feel it is no different than the common practice of McKinley expeditions being flown-in to access the lower glaciers. The Trail Rider is a great way to access difficult single track for even the most severe spinal cord injury patients.
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