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If you mean Erik Weihenmayer, he wanted to show that being blind or having a disability should not stop you from doing what you want to do in life. Erik was the first blind person to reach the summit of Mount Everest on the 25th May2001.

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Who was the first legally blind person to climb mount Everest?

Erik Weihenmayer


Why did Erik weihenmayor climb everest?

Erik climbed Mount Everest to show the world that you can do anything that you want with a disabilty, Erik was blind, he was the first blind person to reach the summit.


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Erik Weihenmayer was the first blind person to climb Mount Everest. He had a large team with him to help him with every step to the top and back down.


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Erik Weihenmayer was the first blind person to reach the summit of Mount Everest on the 25th May2001.


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No, there are no competitions where you race to the top of Mount Everest. Mount Everest is a dangerous mountain to climb.


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On the 25th May 2001 Erik Weihenmayer became the first blind person to reach the summit of Mount Everest.


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