Vision
About This Billboard
Despite losing his vision at the age of 13, Erik Weihenmayer has become one of the celebrated and accomplished athletes in the world. Re-defining what it means to be blind, Erik has transformed the image of blindness and opened up the minds of people around the world. He has never let his blindness interfere with his passion for an exhilarating and fulfilling life.
Erik was first introduced to rock climbing at a camp for blind teenagers and soon was climbing more difficult mountains. After he moved to Arizona, he decided to climb Denali in Alaska… and did so. At 20,320 it’s the highest peak in North America.
The challenges grew for Erik. He climbed the tallest mountains in South America and Africa and then set his sights on Mount Everest, the tallest mountain in the world. On May 25, 2001, Erik reached the top of Everest and stood at 29,035 feet. He was the first blind person to summit Everest. At the age of 34, Erik became one of less than 100 individuals to climb all of the Seven Summits - the highest peaks on each of the seven continents. He completed this incredible accomplishment on September 5, 2002 when he stood on top of Mt. Kosciusko in Australia. Erik continues to climb today, and more importantly demonstrates to others that blindness does not limit. In late 2004, he climbed with the blind founder and six blind students from the Tibetan school, Braille Without Borders. They hiked to 21,000 feet on a peak on the north side on Mount Everest; the highest altitude ever achieved by blind teenagers.
For more information about Erik and what he’s doing, visit www.touchthetop.com
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Your Comments
This is a wonderful website. I have already sent two e-mail cards. Very inspirational! Thank you!
Posted 4 months ago by Claudia S. from Oxford Mills, Ontario Canada
You are truly and inspiration.
Posted 6 months ago by Ali from Miller
I believe this billboard follows perseverance. It shows a man on a mountain, who was blind, which means he showed determination and had some kind of faith and hope for himself. How many people can really tell he's blind? It also shows strength and stability because he was blind, if he had enough courage to climb the biggest mountain in the world blind, then it sends the message that you can do whatever you put your mind to.
Posted 7 months ago by India W. from Vassar, MI
I believe this billboard follows perseverance. It shows a man on a mountain, who was blind, which means he showed determination and had some kind of faith and hope for himself. It also shows strength and stability because he was blind, but it is obvious that he had enough courage to climb the biggest mountain in the world blind.
Posted 7 months ago by India W. from Vassar, MI
What a great billboard...almost as awesome as this man himself. Quite ironic that Eric didn't have the physical VISION, but in his mind the mental vision to climb the highest mountain on this planet. WOW! Smile-Therapy.com
Posted 8 months ago by Tim S. from Camillus, NY
What can possibly stop the unquenchable thirst and that great fire in him? Blindness??? who can tell he is blind? A person without a dream, without a goal is really blind. Lets learn from him how to overcome our weaknesses.
Posted 10 months ago by Kirthishri M. V. from Bangalore, India
Amazing!!!!!!!
Posted 12 months ago by M.C. from Long Beach, CA
The first time I saw this billboard as I sat at a traffic light, I did a double take upon reading the words. It took another moment after that for the enormity of his accomplishment to really sink in. A truly, truly inspiring man...wow.
Posted about 1 year ago by Mary Rose M. from Mooresville, NC
That is beyond amazing. I met him in the 6th grade (2 yrs. ago) because my gym teacher was part of Erik's base camp team people.
Posted about 1 year ago by Anna C. from Phoeniz, AZ
I can't imagine if I were him. He's so strong not just physically but also mentally. He never gave up for anything, and still try to overcome the difficulty and reach his goal. Do what he wants.
Posted over 1 year ago by Qirong L. from Missouri
Wow, I never thought a man could do something without sight, but instead of sight he had courage!
Posted over 1 year ago by Qamar H. from Canada
Most people won't even attempt climbing this peak with sight, this man has twice the courage as anyone.
Posted over 1 year ago by Annie N. from Cairo, Nebraska
Losing one of our six senses makes other senses better. He is an example...he is a talent!
Posted over 1 year ago by Taizo K. from Shawnee, OK, USA
Erik spoke at my college. His words were inspiring and his outlook on life was extraordinary. An amazing individual who taught me what life is really about. He dares to dream.
Posted about 2 years ago by from
Never lost sight of his goal. Bless his soul!
Posted over 2 years ago by Alvin K.Y. from Toronto, Ontario Canada
I had the opportunity to met this man and he is just a truly inspirational as you would expect.
Posted over 2 years ago by Deanne from Missouri, USA
He takes away any thoughts of "I can't."
Posted almost 3 years ago by Gay H. from Wyoming, USA
This man is a great example for all of us.
Posted almost 3 years ago by Grade 6 student from Toronto, Ontario, Canada
This man not only had courage but he had faith in himself.
Posted almost 3 years ago by Faith L. from Toronto, Ontario, Canada
This man is so inspiring to me--I could never imagine me doing that! You are so awesome!!
Posted almost 3 years ago by Hope L.L from Toronto, Ontario, Canada
I am humbled by his accomplishments and inspired to do my best. Thank you.
Posted almost 3 years ago by Trudy G from Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Gives us knowledge that blindness does not and will not hold one back. Great billboard!
Posted about 3 years ago by Teresa I. from Utah
These billboards are so uplifting and encourage me to live my life in a way that counts. Thank you so much!
Posted about 3 years ago by Anna F. from Virginia
it's very exciting
Posted over 3 years ago by Prakash from India
"Ain't no mountain high enough...!" is what I hear playing in my head when I see this!
Posted over 3 years ago by David S. from Springboro, Ohio
Takes my breath away.
Posted over 3 years ago by carole b from Canada
Not only VISION .... but courage.
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