Erik Weihenmayer is one of the most celebrated and accomplished athletes in the world. In 2001, he became the only blind person in history to climb Mount Everest. When he stood on the top of Carstensz Pyramid in 2008, he completed his quest to climb all of the Seven Summits. In September 2014, Erik kayaked the entire 277-miles of the Grand Canyon on the Colorado River, considered one of the most formidable whitewater venues in the world. Erik is the author of the best selling memoir, Touch the Top of the World, as well as The Adversity Advantage, which shows readers how to turn everyday struggles into everyday greatness. He is an internationally recognized speaker and brings his message of living a No Barriers life to audiences around the world. Erik focuses his efforts on empowering people traditionally swept to the sidelines of life and founded an organization called No Barriers, which helps people with challenges tap into the human spirit, break through barriers, and contribute to the world.