Erik Weihenmayer has become the first blind man to kayak through the Grand Canyon.
Weihenmayer and Navy veteran Lonnie Bedwell, also blind, pushed themselves through the chaos of the river’s rapids.
The two were helped by teammates that guided the men by giving directions through a bluetooth earpiece.
Weihenmayer is no stranger to amazing feats. He has climbed Mount Everest, the highest summit in the world. In fact, he’s climbed the seven highest mountains in the world, known as the seven summits. He did it all, even though he’s blind.
Weihenmayer did it to inspire as many people as possible to face challenges fearlessly. He wants people to surprise themselves with what they’re able to accomplish.
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22 Responses
Wow how talented he did all that a blind man kayaking through the grandom canyon AMAZING.
wow good on you man you must be a really good kayaker any way how did you do it
Amazing!!!
that is odd and cool
WAY
To
Go
#WOW
I would never be able to that EVER
WOW!
he is so inspiring and talented
That is really amazing. How inspirational.
If I was that blind man, I would be so scared! How does he do that?!
That’s a really good and unique skill to have!
how can he do that
What an amazing,inspiring and talented man. just because he’s blind doesn’t stop his capabilities.
good on you man
good on you old man
thank you you really inspire me
wow
Good on him?
wow he is so cool
HO DID HE DO THAT!
Wow! That is so inspiring! Imagine doing all that even without being blind!
wow i would think its hard to do that if i was blind
Wow This guy is really special, Man he should row for the New Zealand Rowing Team. Great on him, 😀