Extreme Therapy

KETCHUM, ID - AUGUST 14: ***EXCLUSIVE*** Army Major Anthony L. Smith, 39, a veteran amputee wounded in the Iraq conflict, speaks with a member of the public at a fundraiser/awareness evening at a private home August 14, 2006 in Ketchum, Idaho. These images focus on a week in the life of three disabled war wounded veterans from the Iraq, Afghanistan conflicts. Major Anthony Smith, 39, was severely wounded in the hip in Iraq while on deployment. He is missing an arm, is recovering from 4 bullet wounds and has only partial use of his right leg and hip after being struck by an RPG. Higher Ground is a program run by Sun Valley Adaptive sports in Ketchum Idaho. They are an NGO looking to provide a sports based meaningful rehabiliation experience for disabled veterans. The program involved taking the men, all of whom are amputees of sorts, down the Main Salmon River on a 4 day river rafting trip and then offering them the opportunity afterwards to pursue futher sporting intersts such as climbing, parasailing, kayaking and horse-riding. The program also encourages disabled veterans to bring their wives on the program. It is aimed at a healthier and speedier recovery through outdoor recreation. (Photo by Brent Stirton/Exclusive By Getty Images)