The Blind Mountaineer Who Conquered Everest

Scaling the world’s tallest mountains is a feat in and of its own-doing it while blind is extraordinary. Erik Weihenmayer is the first blind rock climber to summit the tallest peak in every continent, Mount Everest included. At a young age, Weihenmayer was diagnosed with retinoschisis, a rare eye disease that left him sightless by age 13. But he didn’t let that hold him back from seeking out adventure, proving that what others may see as a hinderance can oftentimes be your greatest asset. Now, he’s using his incredible spirit to inspire others to live a life with no barriers.
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[@kennang6750]

I can't even rock climb with sight and this guy climbs mountains. Thumbs up to him

[@raphaelkgh218]

Kennan Gucel he's amazing!😍😍😍😍😉 so inspiring!😍😍😍😍😉

[@misterimperfect2896]

Thats wrong! Unsafe

[@jamesblunt5771]

Right, Me Neither 💯

[@devoutburrito]

but he's gay

[@shiladityaray92]

0:51......"When I finally went blind, it was a weird relief, like the worst has happened so there's nothing else to loose"......Very powerful words......Respect....

[@futurepaver2039]

Loose?

[@TheConorsmithusa]

He's an inspiration to ALL gay blind mountaineers!

[@rajeevnayan4472]

😂,

[@nicjohn60]

Ahhh the news... Yes. 😅

[@sylviestenersen]

YEAA

[@houndlifevlogs1055]

I wonder if he envisions the depths and heights he is achieving, adding more to the unknown thrill. The adrenalin must be amazing for him.

[@aus-li]

Hound Life Vlogs I mean, you could try it too...just put a blindfold on.

[@georgejungle138]

But he’s gay

[@bushidotestu1997]

Good god I’m getting nauseous just from watching this guy climb this insane height. This man has more guts than most people will ever have

[@aus-li]

Tetsu Hatano Nah, there's tons of climbers who solo climb without equipment; it's been going on since the 80's.

[@bushidotestu1997]

VoidX honestly I meant more on the blind part rather than the equipment though it’s still impressive nonetheless

[@aus-li]

Tetsu Hatano I know what you mean, nonetheless.

[@circe4095]

He is a true hero and example to everyone

[@joeaustinathimalamaria624]

This man is living proof that nothing is impossible . Respect.

[@cooleycat89]

It's amazing that this gay man was able to climb Mount Everest. Anything is possible!!

[@KadeemLiburd]

Haha 🤣🤣🤣

[@TheConorsmithusa]

lmao good one!

[@19irving]

He's not gay.

[@TraumaCenter13]

​@@19irving You don't get the joke.

[@titavaughns7698]

Everything he said in the first 30 secs is something i'll remember and live by for the rest of my life

[@cubanitasmr426]

My boyfriend has this exact disease and it IS really rare. I'm scared about the future. But we have love.

[@superguy199]

I will never look at this the same way again after seeing the gay video

[@boneboi]

Same

[@steffenfrost995]

I've climbed trees with eyes closed; this is inspiring to widen that approach. Movement really is central. The tree in my garden requires dropping a foot while hanging from the lowest branch- try that, having desended fully from the top trusting that you know it is the lowest branch. Try running with closed eyes in an open space or a path were you would be able to feel a grass verge. Apparently the Romans ran through the night, 'sleeping' holding the shoulder of the next soldier.

[@adamwatson2914]

Amazing man, truly fearless and undaunted by his limitations

[@canadiancheddar2024]

Love that this guy is more famous for being called gay.

[@zaystar2833]

Such a brave man and such a important lesson to learn here.

[@sham9505]

I didn’t expect him to be actually gay tho lmao

[@beatpirate8]

Heard an interview today. It blows my mind. I dont know why i cant get over my Fears. When this man can do all this wo vision

[@krishnasrinivasan7541]

You are a very great human being. Your life is very inspiring.

[@cesarmasihy9133]

Un tremendo ejemplo de superación de la adversidad ! Un tremendo deportista ! Un hombre fuera de serie ! Mis respetos a este super hombre, que supo dar un vuelco a la adversidad y convertirlo en una vida con propósitos 🙌👏👏👏

[@robertseptim3579]

I want to give him the biggest hug!!😭😭😭

[@renameagain5808]

Truly incredible that he accomplished this, being gay and all

[@ahoymatie9286]

I wonder if he's more scared because he is blind and the climb is mysterious or less scared because he can't see the height.

[@samigo2000]

i think you are the best channel in youtube

[@kalek1]

Lol and then there’s me who can’t do a single push up 😂

[@randomgoogleuser4496]

How it that even funny.

[@mrepix8287]

Why do you comment on literally every video, Ahmed?

[@jotabearantes]

Full proof that we have forces within us that drive us forward .

[@Rollins-ek3li]

What an awesome human being …

[@mettarkv3153]

No words 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕 Love and support from Kerala south India Mettar..

[@ftfiskar1563]

This Is a great big story

[@WilliamKlevang]

Eirik Flatøy Ert tú føroyingur?

[@mikeythakid]

Eirik Flatøy what planet is your profile picture from

[@ranjanbassi5653]

That is why I love this channel!

[@kulkarnisingh347]

This guy is incredible.

[@santhilkumar5341]

You are very good person and you are my hero ..

[@Av4all4ch]

YAAAAASSSS QUEEEN!

[@오세륜]

This story is such great inspiration 😅😬👍🏻

[@jaridkeen123]

Inspiring

[@andrewrodriguez89]

como le explicarias la belleza del lugar en donde está parado a este hombre, como siente la adrenalina y la pasión por lo que hace? simplemente inspirador

[@ChristianIce]

I'm here just to check all the "gay" jokes.

[@syedhasnainkazmi3349]

Salute you Guy👍

[@AseemSehmi]

Wow. Epic. You are my hero man. Well done.

[@_ddoraemon_]

This is my favorite video ever

[@redlotuspropertyubud7833]

he definitely did with with heart ..... amazing !!!

[@poojasihag6924]

A great salute to you sir..

[@ilsunnylo3562]

Thats hellmode difficulty

[@anthtan]

That look of exhilaration on his face almost the whole time!

[@johnmichaelvincea.alferez465]

PWD's are such an inspiration.

[@RabiShresthaTeachTrueDoctrine]

God bless you.love your inspiration.

[@mayarajhak2238]

Appreciate my country

[@simrannagwani2330]

Extraordinary 👌👏👏👏

[@ragellejean]

Wow and I can't even do the vertical rock wall at my local rock climbing centre while this guy climbs mountains blind.. #inspiration

[@M.monfared2526]

Just woooo Amazing It gave me alot of motivation

[@amandanguyen3775]

Very inspirational

[@getoffyourbassandletsfish7651]

My hero!!!!

[@listman3865]

First gay man to summit Everest, damn

[@pmk5238]

Incredible

[@zachsmithee2687]

Good ole playin hooky

[@cutsbyant4366]

Amazing!

[@psantoshkumarsantuksp4298]

🎉 super amazing 🎉

[@superligitguy]

Look at that view

[@nishtagram2802]

just awesome 😊

[@gowrishankervel4689]

WOW, that's Great

[@likwah]

just wow...

[@anessamer]

It is a great big story.

[@Bonzerspider5]

Where is this place?? It looks amazing

[@davisebel3305]

Darrenfisherlol colorado

[@liordahan2884]

WOW now I really want to try climbing blindfold

[@ericsonestrosos2553]

Wow the real dare devil and great person😊😨

[@beatpirate8]

He has to feel… how can he strategize or remember the paths if he goes down and must scale a section again? I dont understand wow. It must be so much slower and harder and tiring to stay up there holding on

[@beans_avi9382]

Poor blind guy. He was probably so scared he couldn't see *straight* 😂🏳️‍🌈

[@kyleadams2781]

I met this guy today. He deserves mores respect than a KZbin joke comment.

[@beans_avi9382]

@@kyleadams2781 cool

[@kyleadams2781]

@@beans_avi9382 I mean that l. He is inspirational. Remember that you can see

[@beans_avi9382]

@@kyleadams2781 what if he actually is gay though :/

[@ElMaquiavelo]

@@kyleadams2781 ok cool

[@nocstarix]

TOPH ?!

[@jcw8384]

Hey! I remember this guy from a TV show years ago! It was like Amazing race but it was called something else... they got like 2nd or 3rd place

[@rydaddy2867]

Expedition Impossible

[@jcw8384]

RyDaddy yeah! Thats it!

[@ansilpk450]

What is the name of that person

[@waqar1165]

I'll never complain about my life ever

[@Jay-cm9tr]

It is hard being gay

[@waqar1165]

@@Jay-cm9tr where did in video it said he's gay?

[@Jay-cm9tr]

@@waqar1165 search this on YT. gay mount everest

[@ImogenShade]

I envy their upper body strength!🙃

[@Seek1878]

*Climbs Mt Everest while blind* News anchor: "That's gay."

[@romanbucharist4708]

BUT, HE'S..

[@rajeevnayan4472]

Gay😂

[@marcussmithereens-smithert5409]

It's a shame he'll never be able to see this video...

[@titavaughns7698]

y though? There's nothing more for him to see in this video than what he's already experienced

[@MrCubFan415]

He'll still be able to hear it, though.

[@Kishu735]

When I fear of hight, I also be a blind .

[@abramporras7877]

Does he have to climb back down the face of it or he hikes it down with them ski looking sticks he had? I could only imagine going down would be more of a struggle but I know nothing of rock climbing.

[@kushkamble2027]

And here i am not knowing how to make myself a dinner

[@dipakbharvad172]

❤❤❤

[@SuccessforLifester]

I was told he is gay too

[@tyranadoinfernorino8014]

Strike down the mountains of men! (Get the reference?)

[@itsMeSteveinix]

I can't even climb a tree! :(

[@kuremalone78]

Don't look down.

[@오세륜]

He still active climbin the mountain Eventhough he’s blind.. he is amazing climber and brave too..i salute this guy..keep up the good work erik 😬😆👍🏻

[@TheZombiecowmeat]

JUST DON'T LOOK DOWN!

[@mroonicide]

John Baumgartner he's blind

[@loyalastheyget]

So brave for a gay climber

[@mpsingh9180]

wow

[@micro_my_blood]

If this does not inspire you to achieve your dreams, nothing ever will. #whataninspiration

[@user-zt1gc1qq2x]

almost 1000 views and they have 1.3 million subscribers

[@MemeDemon]

If he slips then he'll have no damn clue when he hits the bottom

[@Razzle_Dazzle-]

Erik..before you go do you recognize this thing: 🍆🥕🥒🌽🍌

[@Lover31115]

cool

[@andysanchez6652]

Who else came here after to tell the truth 😃

[@michaelowino228]

HI

[@samchoudhary7951]

😍😍😘😘😘😘

[@zeff8820]

Is he gae?

[@elisacolchado3132]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@cowan6969123]

18 dislikes from jealous blind people 😂

[@immanuelleonwijaya492]

No excuses He couldnt see the bottom tho

[@iofiiofi4831]

BUt hes.......

[@Acampandoconfrikis]

F