Designing a different reachSourced
A climber changed his prosthetic height for the rock
American climber Hugh Herr lost both legs below the knee after a 1982 mountaineering accident. Returning to climbing, he designed specialised feet for tiny rock edges and steep ice. Adjustable prostheses also let him change his height and reach holds previously beyond him.
His equipment adapted to the terrain as well as his body.
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Reviewed: 2026-10-10