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“I've been lucky to have lots and lots of mentors. I think that is incredibly important in anyone's life to encourage and inspire them, let them understand that their own potential is a reality that they can strive for.”

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Erik Weihenmayer

Erik Weihenmayer is an American author known for his groundbreaking achievements in the field of accessible mountaineering. Born on September 23, 1968, he became the first blind person to summit Mount Everest. Weihenmayer's work primarily revolves around personal challenges and the spirit of exploration. more

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“When I went blind at 13, I realized that I wasn't going to be a good baseball or basketball player like I enjoyed before. It forced me to look beyond the obvious, to things that I could still do well.”

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“I found climbing to be a very tactile sport. There's no ball that is zipping through the air ready to crack you in the head. It is just you and the rock base.”

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“Climbing is actually a great sport for blind people and that carried me on to climbing bigger and bigger mountains, snowy mountains, ice faces, and developing different techniques to be able to do that.”

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“What a thrill to be able to say that you had a contribution in the life of someone - a young person, perhaps, who is trying to take a look at the possibility of their own lives and find out what they are good at and you can help steer their career.”

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“There is a very blurry line between the things we can't do and the things that we can.”

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