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World-Class Blind Adventurer

Erik Weihenmeyer Speaking Fee: $50,000 to $75,000

World-Class Blind Adventurer

Speaker Profile Thumbnail for Erik Weihenmeyer
Speaking Fee:
$50,000 to $75,000

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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