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Bookmark or Share- Erik Weihenmayer: The Man Who Summited Everest – While BlindErik Weihenmayer was determined to become the first blind person to reach the peak of the world's highest mountain. He has since scaled the legendary Seven Summits, the highest peaks of each continent on Earth.
- Blind Adventurers Erik Weihenmayer and Lonnie Bedwell - National GeographicWeihenmayer, 46, best known as the first blind person to climb Everest and all of the other Seven Summits, lost his vision at age 13 to a disease called juvenile retinoschisis. Bedwell, 49, lost...
- How Did a Blind Man Climb Yosemite's El Capitan in a Day?On September 26, 2016, Erik Weihenmayer became the first blind person to climb El Capitan in a day (24 hours or less). He was accompanied by an elite team of climbers and mountaineers,...
- Erik Weihenmayer - WikipediaErik Weihenmayer (born September 23, 1968) is an American athlete, adventurer, author, activist and motivational speaker. He was the first blind person to reach the summit of Mount Everest , on May 25, 2001.
- Erik Weihenmayer – Adventurer | Speaker | Author | TeacherErik Weihenmayer. Overcome, Adapt, Be Resilient, Embrace. That is No Barriers. Areas of Focus. Speaker. Erik is one of the most inspiring, engaging, and sought after speakers in the world. His presentations engage and inspire audiences by capturing lessons from his life and adventures. Educator.
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