The Summit

Eric Alexander

Language: English

Published: May 15, 2010

Description:

It's one of the greatest challenges one can face on Earth: an ascent to the top of the world on the slopes of Mount Everest. Eric Alexander experienced grace and a faith-empowering journey he will never forget as part of a record-setting team in May 2001, scaling the heights of Everest with his friend, blind climber Erik Weihenmayer.

Experience some of the most dangerous locations in the world, including abject terror on Ama Dablam, a blind ski descent of Russia's Mount Elbrus, and up Kilimanjaro in Africa with four blind teens

Gain wisdom in the application of trust, courage, innovation, teamwork, leadership, and integrity to overcome your own Everests

Discover practical faith lessons learned on the highest peaks of six continents

Here is the powerful story of Eric Alexander and his unique life journey of guiding people with disabilities as they overcome the most perilous places of the world. Follow in their footsteps, and learn about faith, trust, prayer, depending on God, as well as the perseverance needed in your own life. Be inspired and motivated by Eric's insight, not simply to survive but to thrive every day in God's grace.

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About the Author

As a popular motivational speaker, Eric Alexander highlights the importance of trust, courage, teamwork, and integrity. From knowing you can count on those around you, to the powerful courage to step on a Jesus ladder, Eric inspires others to aspire to even greater summits in their own lives, relationships, careers, and spiritual journeys. He founded Higher Summits, and Adventures Beyond Limits and works to educate and encourage youth with disabilities. He also teaches disabled skiers in Vail, CO.