Elevated | Presented by Eddie Bauer

Deaf climber Sonya Wilson overcame discrimination, isolation, and seemingly insurmountable obstacles as a child to become the woman she is today-a force of nature changing the face of the climbing world. Knowing communication is key to her sport, she has created ways for deaf climbers in her community to find each other and spend time together in the outdoors, leaving ableism and expectations behind.
Produced with our partners at Spruce Tone Films.
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[@forrestmorrisey]

This Film made me cry at the end, she spoke so deeply to the struggle of being someone with a hearing impairment. "Nature just accepts me for who I am."

[@KeenanGao]

I am so happy I finally had the chance to watch. As a HoH person you are truly a role model. Thank you Sonya Wilson. - Minnesota ASL Bouldering co-founder

[@ericclaptonsrobotpilot7276]

Excellent short doc about working with special populations. Outdoor Ed/activities with special populations was one of the best courses I took while in college. I worked with a lot of angry and unpredictable students out in the mountains and that class helped me a lot. I never got to work with any participants that were deaf, but I really wanted to do an Alpine Tower, and a high ropes challenge course with a group of deaf students, and hopefully take them actually climbing on toprope; maybe someday.

[@prvz_k]

She is an inspiration. Thanks for the video.

[@huckleberrychris]

Thanks! A great reminder to be kind....you never know what someone else has been through...very inspiring

[@user-rs6nk6td2c]

So inspirational! Thank you Sonia for existing

[@vickiesweitzer8625]

Wow! Beautiful video. Shared to FB!

[@glitzygirlzboutique8590]

Bunny sent us and this was incredible.

[@rachelcowle-healy6187]

EXCELLENT, THANK YOU for highlighting this wonderful role model and also the Deaf community.

[@MinimalTalents.4Legz]

Thank you so much for posting this! I can so relate to her! I love hiking , camping and climbing... We've just got done building our own camper for our truck. ;) Looking forward to more of these. Again thanks so much!

[@user-rs6nk6td2c]

So inspirational!! Thank you Sonya for existing ❤️

[@aslteacher5976]

Thank you for creating and sharing this beautiful story!!🤟

[@viktorjmarpala4186]

La escaladora sorda Sonya Wilson superó la discriminación, el aislamiento y obstáculos aparentemente insuperables cuando era niña para convertirse en la mujer que es hoy: una fuerza de la naturaleza que cambia la faz del mundo de la escalada. Sabiendo que la comunicación es clave para su deporte, ha creado formas para que los escaladores sordos de su comunidad se encuentren y pasen tiempo juntos al aire libre, dejando atrás el capacitismo y las expectativas.

[@tabottietjen3186]

What a beautiful story, thanks for sharing!

[@user-yi9vp2pr1n]

Good work mate I will stand up for u Eddie bowers 🎉

[@taram2963]

This is awesome!

[@zacharybarber8641]

Awesome! Very powerful message. Love the ending. No one should feel "less than"!

[@paulmyers4135]

If you expect people to be subscribed to your channel, do not dump 100 videos in one day and mess with their sub box.

[@user-rs6nk6td2c]

So inspirational!! Thank you Sonya for existing ❤️

[@user-rs6nk6td2c]

So inspirational!! Thank you Sonya for existing ❤️