Erik Weihenmayer was born on September 23, 1968 in New Jersey and is best known for being the first blind person to successfully climb Mt. Everest on May 25, 2001. He has since gone on to become an inspirational speaker and advocate for the disabled, inspiring others to reach for their goals despite any physical limitations.
Erik Weihenmayer is a member of Mountain Climber
Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $4 Million (2024)
About
First blind person to successfully climb Mt. Everest on May 25, 2001.
Before Fame
He went completely blind when he was thirteen years old from a disease called retinoschisis.
Trivia
He was featured in a documentary called Blindsight in 2006.
Family Life
He married his wife Ellen in 1997.
Associated With
He was interviewed by Katie Couric after he climbed Mt. McKinley.
