He’s a world-class skier, climber and mountaineer who is in the history books for leading the first-ever blind man to the summit of Mt. Everest, the world’s highest mountain. He wrote a book about that remarkable achievement but didn’t stop there.

Eric Alexander has a passion for leading people with disabilities up some of the world’s highest mountains. He also teaches disabled skiers in Vail, Colorado and directs Adventures Beyond Limits, an organization that educates and encourages youth with disabilities in the outdoors.

Years later, Eric describes the adventure of helping his blind friend Erik Weihenmayer climb Everest and reveals how the experience is still impacting his life.

Listen to his passion for helping others achieve their goals and get inspired to make a difference in the world around you.

To learn more about Eric’s adventures and his mission, click here to visit highersummits.com.