Almost Heaven: The Inspiring Story of Chris Fabry, the Blind Mountain Climber Who Conquered Mt. Everest

Chris Fabry is a blind mountain climber who has summitted Mount Everest, the world's highest peak. His story is one of inspiration and determination, and it shows that anything is possible if you set your mind to it.

Almost Heaven

by Chris Fabry

4.6 out of 5

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Fabry was born in 1960 with a rare eye condition called retinitis pigmentosa. This condition causes the retinas to gradually deteriorate, leading to blindness. By the age of 14, Fabry was completely blind.

Despite his blindness, Fabry never gave up on his dreams. He attended college and earned a degree in computer science. He also became an accomplished skier and rock climber.

In 2001, Fabry set his sights on Mount Everest. He knew that this would be a difficult challenge, but he was determined to prove that anything is possible.

Fabry trained for several years for his Everest expedition. He worked with a team of experienced climbers who helped him develop the skills he needed to climb the mountain safely.

In 2004, Fabry and his team set out for Everest. The climb was long and difficult, but Fabry never gave up. He used his skills as a rock climber to overcome the challenges of the mountain.

On May 25, 2004, Fabry reached the summit of Mount Everest. He was the first blind person to ever summit the world's highest peak.

Fabry's story is an inspiration to us all. It shows that anything is possible if you set your mind to it. No matter what challenges you face, never give up on your dreams.

Here are some of Fabry's accomplishments:

• First blind person to summit Mount Everest
• First blind person to climb the Seven Summits (the highest mountains on each continent)
• First blind person to ski the Haute Route (a famous ski touring route in the Alps)
• Author of the book "Almost Heaven: A Climber's Journey to Mount Everest"
• Founder of the Chris Fabry Foundation, which provides support to blind and visually impaired athletes

Fabry's story has been featured in numerous media outlets, including:

• The New York Times
• The Washington Post
• CNN
• BBC
• National Geographic

Fabry is a role model for people all over the world. He shows us that anything is possible if we set our minds to it.

Almost Heaven

by Chris Fabry

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	14625 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	388 pages

FREE