(KVOA) - Erik Weihenmayer, renowned for being the first ... A Blind Man's Journey to Kayak the Grand Canyon." His story continues to inspire people worldwide.

Will Smith, Volcanologist Dr. Jeff Johnson, and Erik Weihenmayer on the set of "Welcome to Earth." Photos by Skyler Williams. Sitting in the backseat of a four-wheel-drive vehicle speeding towards one ...

The Weight of Water, the latest production from documentary filmmaker Michael Brown (Geog), tells the story of blind adventurer Erik Weihenmayer’s kayaking trip through the Grand Canyon. The film ...

Erik Weihenmayer has an amazing resume as an explorer and adventurer, which is even more impressive since he completely lost his sight as a teenager. He was the first blind person to climb Mt.

The commencement ceremony, featuring adventurer Erik Weihenmayer as speaker, will be held at Arizona Stadium at 7:30 p.m. Free parking and shuttle services will be available, and the event will be ...

Prominent rock climber and author Erik Weihenmayer delivered this year's commencement speech to a crowd of thousands. The 56-year-old was the first ever blind person to reach the top of Mount ...

But what makes his effort even more remarkable is that he happens to be blind. Born with retinoschisis, a rare disease akin to macular degeneration, Erik Weihenmayer was sightless by age 13. Even so, ...

This week, Wait Wait celebrates Thanksgiving with a cornucopia of incredible guests, including Maya Hawke, blind mountaineer Erik Weihenmayer, and Olympic weightlifter Mary Theissen Lappen.