Eric Alexander Biography

Eric Alexander skier climber and mountaineer is achieving his goals while playing an instrumental role in helping others to achieve their own. On May 25th 2001 Eric defied the odds and scaled Mt. Everest guiding his blind- friend Erik Weihenmayer to its lofty 29035′ summit. In 2002 the pair traveled to Russia and climbed Mt. Elbrus at 18500 ft and again found success on Mt. Kosciusko Australia –– two more of the seven summits (the highest points on each of the seven continents) notably the pair skied from the top of each of these latter two – making this the first-ever blind ski descents. Eric shares this inspirational story with audiences all over the country and when he is not traveling he teaches disabled skiers in Vail Colorado and directs Adventures Beyond Limits an organization that educates and encourages youth with disabilities in the outdoors.
Eric grew up in the Colorado Rockies and started climbing in his teens. He was a member of the University of Denver ski team which led him to pursue work as a Ski Patrolman in Vail and in the French Alps as well as instructing at Beaver Creek Resort. Eric has successfully climbed the highest point on six of the seven continents and led expeditions throughout Europe North America South America the Himalaya and other mountainous regions of the globe.

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