Resilience & Overcoming Adversity
Erik Weihenmayer
First Blind Climber to Summit Mt. Everest & Acclaimed Author
Investment
$70,000 – $80,000 plus first-class travel for 2, hotel, meals and transfers
The Biography
Erik Weihenmayer is a sought-after speaker who reached the summit of Mt. Everest on May 25, 2001, marking history as the first blind climber to achieve this feat. His relentless spirit didn't stop there; by 2008, Erik conquered Carstensz Pyramid, completing the Seven Summits and joining an elite group of only 150 mountaineers who have scaled the highest peaks on every continent — a testament to his 13-year odyssey of mountaineering excellence that began with Mt. McKinley in 1995. Erik's extraordinary accomplishments captured global attention, earning him a Time magazine cover story post-Everest. He has since shared his journey through multiple books, including his memoir, Touch the Top of the World, inspiring countless individuals with his narrative of overcoming adversity.
Signature Topics
The only blind person to summit Mount Everest and complete the Seven Summits, Erik built his "No Barriers" philosophy — and organization — from a direct answer to a question adventure sports rarely asks: what do you do when the goal everyone assumes is impossible for you is the one you actually want?
Erik's keynote addresses adapting when a "map" you were given (in his case, sight) is taken away — a framework for redesigning your approach to a goal rather than abandoning the goal itself.
In Their Own Voice
Video reel — captions available on the platform. Open original.