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Erik on the Summit of Mt. Cook, New Zealand.

About Erik Weihenmayer

An accomplished climber, Erik Weihenmayer became the only blind man in history to reach the summit of the world's highest peak - Mount Everest on May 25, 2001. On August 20, 2008, when he stood on top of Carstensz Pyramid, the tallest peak in Austral-Asia, Weihenmayer completed his quest to climb the Seven Summits - the highest peak on every continent. (learn more about Erik Weihenmayer the world class adventurer)

Motivational Speaker

Erik is one of the premier motivational speakers in the world. His speaking career has taken him around the world, from Hong Kong to Geneva, from the 2005 APEC Summit in Chile to the 2008 Presidential Inaugural Celebration in Washington DC. Erik speaks to audiences on harnessing the power of adversity, the importance of a strong “rope team,” and the daily struggle to pursue your dreams. Clearly, Erik's accomplishments show that one does not have to have perfect eyesight to have extraordinary vision. (learn more about Erik Weihenmayer the blind motivational speaker)

Books & DVDs

Erik Weihenmayer is a world renowned author and adventurer with two books published; his memoir Touch the Top of the World, and The Adversity Advantage, co-authored by business and adversity expert Paul Stoltz. (learn more about Erik Weihenmayer's Books)

Erik has taken part in numerous film projects, from Farther Than the Eye Can See, the award winning documentary of his historic Mt. Everest expedition, to the newly released BLINDSIGHT, which chronicles his expedition with six blind Tibetan teenagers to 21,500 feet on the flanks of Mt. Everest, higher than any team of blind people have ever stood. (learn more about Erik Weihenmayer's DVDs)

Touch the Top Complete Package

Touch the Top of the World - Erik's Memoir The Adversity Advantage book Farther than the Eye Can See movie on DVD Blindsight movie dvd Touch the top of the World Feature Film Mountains Without Barriers movie on dvd Climb High CD music inspired by Erik Weihenmayer Package Extras including picture of Erik crossing South Summit of Everest.

For Teachers & Students

Before becoming a climber and speaker, Erik taught middle school for six years. Because of his experience as a teacher, he places great value in education and life long learning. The educational section of this website is dedicated to bringing Erik's message to life in the classroom. Erik has run city-wide educational programs in Boston, Philadelphia and New York. In these programs, students read Erik's memoir Touch the Top of the World in anticipation of his visit. (See dramatic videos and photo galleries, as well as lesson plans for the classroom)

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