Ep. 574: Going Blind on the Summit of Everest - Brian Dickinson

Ep. 574: Going Blind on the Summit of Everest - Brian Dickinson

Originally aired October 13, 2016

Imagine the Herculean effort it takes to summit 29,035' Mt. Everest. Now imagine reaching the summit and enjoying the fruits of your accomplishment only to realize your vision is fading rapidly with no one around to help you get back down. Brian Dickinson is on the show to tell us about his Blind Descent from the top of the world.

www.briandickinson.net

The Book: Blind Descent: Surviving Alone and Blind on Mt. Everest

Instagram: @briancdickinson

Facebook: @briancdickinson

Twitter: @briancdickinson

Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/BrianDickinsonBlindDescent

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