No Barriers USA

06/04/2026

Since 2003, No Barriers USA has been helping people affected by disability shift their mindset to break through real barriers in their lives. The No Barriers Mindset is more than a personal tool for success—it is a universal strategy for human flourishing.

Soon, our No Barriers BASECAMP will be the new beating heart of the No Barriers ecosystem—bringing the No Barriers Mindset directly into your home, or wherever you are, so that you can continue to intentionally practice and cultivate resilience and purpose in your own life alongside others who share your passion for creating a more vibrant, accountable, and courageous world.

🚀 Get notified about the launch: https://form.jotform.com/260476697076067

In BASECAMP you’ll find curated content and experiences dedicated to serving people affected by disability: Community events, spirited discussions, affinity groups, courses & resources, news and other media, and the ability to connect and build friendships year-round.

Image: The No Barriers BASECAMP logo, a cell phone mockup with the website/app in use, and member profiles all overlaying an image from a No Barriers community hike experience, demonstrating BASECAMP’s ability to bridge the gap between in-person and online connection.

06/03/2026

It's Wold Bicycle Day! A day to celebrate a simple, healthy, affordable, and environmentally friendly mode of transportation, no matter your ability! So get out there and ride ...

And don't forget, the month of June is also Bike Month here in CO, and on June 24th our team will once again be directly supporting the Fort Collins community during its 38th annual Summer Bike to Work Day. So if you're local, stop by our morning aid station, where we'll be slinging our famous "breakfast s'mores" to happy, hungry commuters!!!

Photos: No Barriers program participants enjoying an adaptive tandem bicycle ride, followed by four photos of out team cooking roadside delights for commuters during the 37th annual Fort Collins Summer Bike to Work Day.

06/02/2026

Are you a family who's participated in a No Barriers program? GREAT! Join us a week from today, on Tuesday June 9th at 5PM MT for a BASECAMP virtual reunion.

👉 Link to register: https://basecamp.nobarriersusa.org/networks/events/247678

We'll reconnect, reflect, and support one another through group + breakout discussions focused on the changes have you made since your program, the challenges you still navigate, and what's currently bringing you joy and refilling your cup! And on our end, we'll share insider updates about BASECAMP, future expeditions, and other ways for you to stay engaged with your No Barriers family.

Whether your experience was recent or years ago, we would love to have you join us.

Photo: No Barriers program participants hugging during an expedition with the sun shining the background.

06/01/2026

Who’s in? Limited space remains!

05/29/2026

LAST CALL ⏰

Join us for "No Barriers LIVE!" — an immersive community experience suitable for all ages and abilities — happening June 5th and 6th in North Texas.

🔗 For full registration/info links, visit: https://nobarriersusa.org/live/

🎨 Friday: Renowned blind artist John Bramblitt will share his story at the Greater Denton Arts Council building, then lead you through a guided painting activity. All who participate will go home with an 11x14" painting of their own creation!

🧗 Saturday: We're teaming up with United Rocks, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, to lead a spirited morning of adaptive climbing at Movement Gym in Plano. All who participate will get a discount on admission to the gym, which includes the equipment you need to climb.

👏 Bonus! Our co-founder Erik Weihenmayer will be part of the action, so be sure to say hello and give him a high (twenty) five on his recent 25th Everest anniversary!

🧡 If traveling to this event from a rural location is a hardship for you, let us know. Travel stipends are available for rural participants thanks to longtime No Barriers supporter, CoBank. Email [email protected].

🙏 Lastly, thanks to our partners for making this event possible: Yellow Dog Art Bar, Greater Denton Arts Council, United Rocks, and Movement Gyms.

🗓 Next up? No Barriers LIVE! heads back to CO — to Grand Junction (6/26-27), Englewood (7/19), and Winter Park (9/12). Details: https://nobarriersusa.org/live/

Photos: Erik and John at a No Barriers community event in France; John guiding event participants through a "blind" painting experience; Erik and Zhang Hong at a climbing gym together (Zhang was the first blind person from China, and third blind person in the world, to climb Mt Everest); No Barriers friends and world champion para-climbing duo Rosario Cornell and Linn Poston practicing at an indoor gym; a graphic with the Texas event details and partner logos.

05/28/2026

Cool listen from The New York Times Daily Podcast, “Sites Unseen: What’s Revealed by Traveling With the Blind”.

Link to listen is on Overcast, or find it wherever you get your pods.

I’d love to know what you think, would you travel with someone who is blind or has a visual impairment?

Or, if you are blind/visually impaired, tell me more about your travel experiences!

Andy Isaacson is a writer and photographer. His work for The Times has taken him to every corner of the world, and he has transmitted what he’s experienced through his images. But recently, Isaacson took a trip unlike any he’d taken before. Not because of where he traveled, but because of how he...

05/27/2026

You can help someone discover they are stronger than the barriers in front of them. Donate to No Barriers today to provide critical support to individuals affected by

🧡 visit: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/no-barriers-usa/everest

This idea of living a life was sparked 25 years ago, when Erik Weihenmayer stood on the summit of Mount Everest as the first person to reach the top. He however didn't get there alone. His historic journey relied on his team—trusting each other, pushing each other forward, and discovering what’s possible in the face of adversity.

Today, a record number of individuals are reaching out to No Barriers, searching for that exact same encouragement, , and belief in what’s possible. Your gift funds the transformational programs, mentorship, and experiences that prove no one has to face life’s challenges alone.

Be the anchor someone needs to reach their summit. 🧡 visit: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/no-barriers-usa/everest.

Images: Five graphics featuring an abbreviated version of the messaging from the body of this post. Four showcase a No Barriers participant engaging in community programming and one showcases Erik climbing Everest.

05/22/2026

Wishing everyone a meaningful Memorial Day weekend, as we remember and honor the brave souls who gave their life in the line of duty to protect our freedoms at home.

05/21/2026

Let’s go!

05/21/2026

"And then I realized what Erik's Everest climb was really about... the team." ⚒

No Barriers board member Steve Clouthier heard co-founder Erik Weihenmayer speak a few years ago. Steve knew Erik was the first person to touch the top of the world ...

"But hearing him describe the experience brought it to life in a completely different way. The Sherpas guiding the team through the dangerous Khumbu Icefall. Bells attached to climbers so Erik could follow the sound ahead of him. Teammates laying ladders across deep, treacherous crevasses and moving together, step by step... That idea of people supporting each other and pushing forward, through challenges, is what inspired me to get involved with No Barriers."

No Barriers helps people affected by disabilities access community, outdoor programs, and mindset tools that build the support, encouragement, and resilience to face life's ongoing challenges. And right now, more people than ever are turning to No Barriers to find their belief in what's possible, and we're inviting you to be a part of their rope team.

To celebrate Erik's 25th Everest anniversary and the No Barriers movement that was born from it, we have created a special donation page where you can make a gift that honors this achievement and helps someone else take their next step forward. Your generosity today will help people affected by disability and their family caregivers rewrite history tomorrow.

🧡 https://secure.givelively.org/donate/no-barriers-usa/everest (link in bio 🔗).

Photos: 1. Erik and teammates moving up the Hillary Step toward Everest's summit 2. Erik on Lhotse Face, climbing toward camp three. 3. The team navigating ladders linked together to climb over a massive glacier edge in the Khumbu Icefall. 4. Erik crossing a ladder over a crevasse. 5. The team approaching the summit. 5. The team climbing a steep section of terrain, linked by ropes. 7. Erik using his poles to map a step over a deep crevasse. 8. Members of the team crouching on a windblown ridge. Photo credits: Didrik Johnck, Luis Benitez, Michael Brown.