Inspiring Story- Blind To Failure

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" Someone told me that blind people need to realize their

limitations, but I think it's more exciting to realize my

potential. "

— Weihenmayer

Article:

Blind To Failure

Mountaineers scoffed at the notion that Weihenmayer,

sightless since he was 13, could climb Everest. But a

killer peak is no obstacle for a man who can conquer

adversity. BY KARL TARO GREENFELD/Kathmandu

http://www.time.com/time/covers/1101010618/story.html

Photo Gallery:

Weihenmayer is a world class athlete: acrobatic

skydiver, long distance biker, and marathon runner, skier,

mountaineer, ice climber, rock climber. He is also a

prolific speaker and author of Touch the Top of the World:

A Blind Man's Journey to Climb Farther than the Eye Can

See. http://www.touchthetop.com/

Book:

Touch the Top of the World : A Blind Man's Journey to Climb

Farther Than the Eye Can See. by Weihenmayer

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0525945784/102-5391623-4197727

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