Erik's Friends & Supporters
Mountain Hardwear
Mountain Hardwear has been one of Erik's longest and most faithful Outdoor sponsors.
www.mountainhardwear.com
Bent Gate Mountaineering
Located in Golden, Colorado, Bentgate Mountaineering is Erik’s preferred mountaineering and ski shop.
www.bentgate.com
Leki
Leki is Erik’s trekking pole sponsor and the worlds leading manufacturer of ski, hiking and trekking poles.
www.leki.com
National Federation of the Blind (NFB)
The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) has sponsored Erik on two Himalayan expeditions: an ascent of Ama Dablam, touted as the most beautiful peak in the world, and a 2001 ascent of Mt. Everest, the highest peak in the world. NFB is using these climbs to focus attention on the capabilities of blind people and to shatter the public’s perceptions about what is possible, not only for blind people, but for all of us in our lives.
www.nfb.org
Verizon
Erik is a Verizon Literacy champion, specifically promoting Braille literacy for blind children.
www.verizonreads.com
No Barriers USA
No Barriers is a not-for-profit organization with a goal of promoting innovative ideas, approaches, and assistive technologies which help people with disabilities push through their own personal barriers to live full and active lives. To learn more about the next No Barriers festival, please visit their website.
www.nobarriersusa.org
World TEAM Sports
World TEAM Sports (WTS) promotes the power of inclusive teams through exciting sports challenges. WTS organizes the Real Deal Inclusive Adventure Race, comprised of disabled and non-disabled athletes, held annually outside of Vail, Colorado.
www.worldteamsports.org
Global Explorers
Erik partners with Global Explorers to run Leading the Way, a program involving integrated teams of blind and sighted students. These amazing summer trips have included trekking through the andes, exploring the Amazon, and rafting the Grand Canyon. Students make friends, adventure, and engage in service around the world.
globalexplorers.org
Climbing Blind - Tibet Expedition 2004
In 2004, Erik, along with his Everest Teammates, led a group of six blind Tibetan teenagers to 21,500 feet on the north face of Mt. Everest, higher than any team of blind people have ever stood. See the website to learn about this unique expedition.
www.climbingblind.org
BLINDSIGHT
In conjunction with the Climbing Blind Expedition, Erik partnered with Robson Entertainment to create a documentary film of the expedition to bring awareness to the cause and the school Braille Without Borders.
www.blindsightthemovie.com
Serac Adventure Films
Serac Adventure Films is the producer of Farther Than the Eye Can See, the award winning documentary which follows Erik's 2001 Everest Expedition. Michael Brown and Serac films are a continued film partner on Erik’s projects, producing Mountains Without Barriers and the Blind Skiers Edge.
www.seracfilms.com
Jeff Evans
A motivational speaker and climbing guide, Jeff is one of Erik’s closest friends and climbing partners, having been with him on Mt. Everest and other Seven Summits peaks.
www.mountain-vision.com
Eric Alexander
A motivational speaker, mountain guide and ski instructor, Eric speaks of his faith as he reflects on countless experiences and expeditions worldwide. Eric Alexander was also on Erik's Mt. Everest team and guided Erik on the tallest peak in Europe when the two made a 10,000-foot ski descent.
www.highersummits.com
Mark Wellman
A close friend and climbing partner of Erik’s, Mark is a major contributor and founder of No Barriers, an organization which helps people with challenges live more adventurous lives. Mark is the only paraplegic climber to have ascended El Capitan and Half Dome in Yosemite Valley.
www.nolimitstahoe.com
Malcolm Daly
Paradox Sports provides inspiration, opportunities and adaptive equipment to the disabled community, empowering their pursuit of a life of excellence through human powered adventure sports.
www.paradoxsports.org
Anchor Center
The mission of Anchor Center for Blind Children is to teach visually impaired infants, young children and their families, providing hope and a nurturing environment where children reach their highest potential.
www.anchorcenter.org
National Braille Press
The National Braille Press promotes literacy for blind children through braille, and provides access to information that empowers blind people to actively engage in work, family, and community affairs.
www.nbp.org
Kilimanjaro Blind Trust
The Kilimanjaro Blind Trust is a partnership with the Perkins School for the Blind, with a mission of promoting Braille literacy for blind children throughout East Africa.
www.kilimanjaro-blindtrust.org
Trust for Public Land
The Trust for Public Land (TPL) is a national nonprofit, land conservation organization that conserves land for people to enjoy as parks, community gardens, historic sites, rural lands, and other natural places, ensuring livable communities for generations to come.
www.tpl.org
Johnck Media
Didrik Johnck is Erik’s friend and expedition photographer for Erik's Ama Dablam, Everest, BlindSight Expeditions.
www.johnckmedia.com
Brain Port
Erik works with the developers of the Brainport Vision device to test a revolutionary technology that helps help blind people “see.”
http://vision.wicab.com/index.php
Blind Fishing Boat
Erik’s friend Lawrence Euteneier is a blind fishing guide in Canada and has pioneered techniques and technologies that make fishing accessible to the blind and vision impaired.
www.blindfishingboat.com
Sally Berg Adventures
Designs unique custom journeys to the world’s most spectacular destinations exclusively for you.
www.sallybergadventures.com
Adaptive Adventures
Erik has partnered with Adaptive Adventures for his Blind Skiers Edge program – a project to promote blind skiing and guiding.
www.adaptiveadventures.org
For more information about Erik, call Leading Authorities at 1.800.SPEAKERCopyright © 2009 Erik Weihenmayer. All Rights Reserved.
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