On February 12, blind climber Erik Weihenmayer scaled frozen Bridal Veil Falls near Telluride, Colorado, which TPL recently helped to reopen for climbing. Also on the climb was Chad Jukes, and Iraq war veteran who lost a leg to an explosive device. It was the blind athlete's second climb celebrating TPL's efforts to protect recreational access in Colorado and nationwide.
Also, doing a W15 blind... good god man...hats off.
alteregoash 3 months ago
It's so awesome that this got reopened. I'm glad that whoever made that decision on the land recognized it was something of a climbing culture mecca. I hope no one abuses that trust.
alteregoash 3 months ago
Chad, thanks for your service
usnusa2003 1 year ago
This is wonderful and inspirational. Good job guys! Way to rip it up...
steezyzak 2 years ago
congrats on summiting Ama Dablam, First american to summit!
Trezeverest 2 years ago
These guys ae awesome...What a bunch of studs!! Both the Erik and Chad AND all the people with enough patience and planning to help them get so far!!!
Hats off!!
dbb6 3 years ago