Erik Weihenmayer

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/erik-weihenmayer

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Erik Weihenmayer born?September 23, 1968
2. What is the founded?No Barriers (2005)
3. Who is Erik Weihenmayer?Erik Weihenmayer is a blind mountaineer who climbed Mount Everest and many other high mountains.
4. How did Erik become blind?He lost his sight at age 13 because of a rare condition.

Mountaineering: The sport of climbing mountains, often involving significant physical exertion and technical skill.
Seven Summits: The highest mountains on each of the Earth's seven continents, a prestigious mountaineering challenge.
No Barriers Life: A philosophy promoting the overcoming of personal and societal obstacles through courage, resilience, and community support.