Eric Alexander
Guide of First Blind Everest Ascent
Eric Alexander, skier, climber and mountaineer, is achieving his goals while playing an instrumental role in helping others to achieve their own. On May 25, 2001, Eric defied the odds and scaled Mt. Everest guiding his blind friend Erik Weihenmayer to its lofty 29,035 ft summit. In 2002 the pair traveled to Russia and climbed Mt. Elbrus at 18,500 ft and again found success on Mt. Kosciusko, Australia... MORE
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Eric Alexander travels from Vail or Denver, Colorado and requires Coach class for 1
"It was such a pleasure to make your acquaintance and spend time sharing stories. You send a great message and do great things. Obviously, you have made an impression on my young leaders, and I am positive that you have touched the lives of everyone you spoke to last week. This is what life is all about. I salute you and what you are doing to make a difference in people's lives."
Douglas Noyes,
U.S. Naval Academy, 12 Co. Senior Enlisted Officer
Courage
"...The Lord will guard your going out and your coming from this time forth and forever"--Psalm 121:8. Dare to risk it all when the "experts" say the risk is too great. Eric speaks of moving forward... MORE
Trust
Eric knows that to succeed as a team, each individual on that team must be a person who is trustworthy and must also demonstrate the ability to trust those around them. Eric speaks of the extraordinary... MORE
Leadership
In moments of crisis each person will need to have what it takes to lead. As the expedition leader fell ill on summit day and turned back, the team faced a critical decision--turn back or move forward... MORE
Perseverance
"We count those blessed who endure" James 5:11. Don't give up when God gives you trials because there will always be trials. Trials are opportunities to depend fully and wholly upon God. One of God... MORE
Integrity
In the high mountains it is critical that people do as they say they will do. Lives depend on following through on promises with action. To survive here, and be successful, a team must be comprised... MORE
Adventure Beyond Limits
Eric shares his secrets for success: Prepare for the ascent; Ascend--dare to dream as dreams are still worth striving for; Triumph--miracles do happen so never give up, never listen... MORE
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