Canadian Oatmeal Adventure

December 9, 2011

Recently, I returned from a unique adventure in Canada where we filmed a television commercial for Quaker Oats. I had spoken a couple times to the Quaker team, and told them that we religiously ate oatmeal at midnight in our tent before a big climb. It’s light to carry, easy to heat up, and fuels you for an amazing day ahead. So simulating this ritual was the plan for the ad.

Great No Barriers Summit article

December 6, 2011

Here is a great article by my friend Bob Vogel that just came out in the December issue of New Mobility magazine. It focuses on the No Barriers Summit and discusses all the adaptive technology available for outdoor recreation. New Mobility No Barriers Summit article

Health & Wellness article

November 28, 2011

Here is a recent article that features my friends Tricia Downing and Malcolm Daly, as well as myself. All of us are outdoor athletes, who happen to have disabilities, living in the Colorado Front Range and this is distributed at hospitals and doctors offices in the same region. It should provide some hope for people facing their own adversities. NoLimits_H&W_editorial

Friday Inspiration - Steve Baskis

November 25, 2011

Click the link below for a great article in Chicago Magazine about my friend Steve Baskis. He was one of the soldiers on our Lobuche expedition in Nepal last year who made it to the summit. Since we are both blind, Steve and I have a special connection. This article was written by Brian Mockenhaupt and talks about Steve's recent ascent of Kilimanjaro in Africa that was led by my friend Kevin Cherilla; both Brian and Kevin were on our Soldiers To The Summit expedition too.

S2S Reflections - Nicolette Maroulis

November 23, 2011

Here in the United States, we are about to celebrate one of our most important holidays -- Thanksgiving. Thursday isn't about a religious celebration or national pride, it's simply a day to pause and give thanks for all that we are blessed. This seemed an appropriate time to check in with some of the team from last year's Soldiers To The Summit (S2S) expedition. Over the next few weeks, you will hear from some of the injured soldiers, and the climbing team who supported them, on what the program means to them.

Friday Inspiration - Kyle Maynard

November 18, 2011

At the No Barriers Summit this summer, I had the pleasure of meeting Kyle Maynard. He is a true inspiration to me and countless others. Why? Because Kyle is a quadruple amputee who hasn't let his birth defect slow him down! In fact, on the spur of the moment and with almost no preparation, we climbed a 12,000-foot peak together...Kyle used towels and packing tapes on his stumps as we crossed sharp rocks, mud, and snowfields.

Masquerade Ball in Scottsdale

November 17, 2011

I am a proud supporter of K2 Adventures and Mission Kilimanjaro. If you are in the Phoenix area, I highly recommend this event! It's organized by my good friend Kevin Cherilla and his associates. Kevin will be leading my friend, Kyle Maynard, on his historic ascent of the highest peak in Africa this winter.

Veterans Day and S2S

November 9, 2011

The following is a wonderful sentiment and news update written by my good friend and Team No Limits partner, Jeff Evans. Since my father is a former Marine combat pilot, this article echoes many of my own feelings. Erik

Cambodia, Peru, or Grand Canyon-the choice is yours

November 3, 2011

If you are a student or teacher, or know someone who would be interested, next year could be very exciting! Global Explorers, a great nonprofit organization, is sponsoring three opportunities for adventure and education--with a chance you can go for free!

Elevations Interview

October 27, 2011

Here is an interview that I did with Elevations Outdoor, a great outdoors magazine here in Colorado. http://www.elevationoutdoors.com/activism/true-vision/

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