The Mount Eolus and North Eolus with Deaf female mountaineer Heidi Zimmer

Heidi Zimmer, a Deaf woman who has Usher syndrome, has a major goal: climbing to the top of the Seven Summits (the highest peak on each continent). As a Deaf female mountaineer, Zimmer serves as a role model and inspiration to many. Zimmer also has several other goals:

To become the oldest woman to climb Mt. Everest.
To be the first disabled woman climber to complete all Seven Summits.
To be the first disabled woman, the first Deaf and Usher Syndrome climber to climb Mt. Everest.
To inspire others to pursue their dreams.

http://www.127definingmoments.com/#/detailView?id=174
http://www.heidizimmer.com/

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[MicheleMermaid]

Congratulations Heidi and Jose. Great challenges but GREATER rewards!

Glad you are still at it!

[daniellegraybill]

wow! heidi ain't give up amazing. good job both of you :-D