Erik Weihenmayer

GPTKB entity

Statements (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Author
gptkb:Motivational_speaker
gptkb:mountain
gptkbp:awards numerous accolades for achievements
gptkbp:birth_date 1970-09-23
September 23, 1967
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Princeton,_New_Jersey,_USA
gptkbp:children two children
gptkbp:education gptkb:Boston_College
gptkbp:founded gptkb:No_Barriers_USA
gptkbp:has_achieved gptkb:summit_of_Mount_Everest
gptkbp:has_achievements May 25, 2001
first blind person to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 2001
co-founder of No Barriers USA
first blind person to complete the Seven Summits
climbed all Seven Summits
gptkbp:has_family wife and children
gptkbp:has_film The Summit of the Human Spirit
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Erik Weihenmayer
gptkbp:influenced outdoor community
gptkbp:inspiration advocates for people with disabilities
advocate for the disabled
promotes the idea of ' No Barriers'
speaks about overcoming challenges
gptkbp:known_for being the first blind person to reach the summit of Mount Everest
advocating for the blind community
climbing all Seven Summits
gptkbp:language_spoken overcoming adversity
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:American
gptkbp:notable_achievement first blind person to reach the summit of Mount Everest
gptkbp:notable_work gptkb:No_Barriers:_A_Blind_Man's_Journey_to_Kayak_the_Grand_Canyon
gptkb:Touch_the_Top_of_the_World
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:Athlete
gptkb:Speaker
gptkb:Writer
gptkbp:participated_in adventure sports
gptkbp:resides_in gptkb:Colorado
gptkbp:service disabled person to reach the summit of Mount Everest
gptkbp:sport kayaking
mountaineering
rock climbing
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Lindsay_Weihenmayer
gptkbp:team blindness
gptkbp:website http://www.erikweihenmayer.com
gptkbp:wrote gptkb:Touch_the_Top_of_the_World
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Mount_Everest
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5