Anna Soens
Alpine sit-skier and wildlife biologist from Bend who qualified for Team USA at the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games after recovering from an incomplete spinal injury; notable for adaptive-ski accomplishments including summiting and descending Mount Hood in a sit-ski.
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Feb 24, 2026 • 13min
Bend paraplegic skier qualifies for 2026 Paralympic Winter Games
Anna Soens, an alpine sit-skier and wildlife biologist from Bend who recovered from an incomplete spinal injury, qualified for Team USA at the 2026 Paralympics. She talks about her rapid rise from novice to Paralympian, her five qualified alpine events, balancing risk and training, the tight adaptive‑ski community, and challenges of custom gear and classification.
