
World-Class Blind Adventurer
Erik Weihenmeyer Speaking Fee: $50,000 to $75,000
World-Class Blind Adventurer

Travels From:
DEN - Denver, CO
Primary Topic Category:
Adventure & Exploration
Erik Weihenmeyer Speaker Profile: At A Glance
In 2001, Erik Weihenmayer became the first blind person in history to reach the summit of Mount Everest. In 2008, he completed his quest to climb the Seven Summits—the highest mountain on each continent. Erik’s adventures have earned him dozens of awards including an ESPY, Nike’s Casey Martin Award, and the Helen Keller Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2005, Erik co-founded No Barriers USA, a non-profit organization that helps people of diverse abilities develop a No Barriers Mindset.
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