On March, 25, 2001, Erik Weihenmayer became the first blind man to climb Mount Everest. On September 5, 2002, Erik Weihenmayer succeeded his goal by climbing all seven summits. I choose this adventurer because he defines all sense of the word adventure. A blind man climbing Mt. Everest is a huge accomplishment. People die every year on top of Everest and this guy kicked ass by doing it without having one of the crucial things you need- eyesight. He is also one of about 150 people to climb the seven summits. He takes danger, excitement and adventure to the next level. He was also one of the guides that helped a group of young Tibetan climb Mount Everest - all of them were blind as well. On top of being one of the most respected climbers out there, he is also a marathon runner, long distant cyclist, acrobatic skydiver, snow skier and does para gliding. I picked Erik Weihenmayer because he redefines the word impossible and takes adventure to the next level.
-Meghan Jordan
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