Born to Kick Arse – Motivation, Inspiration, Mindset, Performance

#44: Brian Dickinson – Blind Descent – Surviving Alone and Blind on Mt Everest


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In 2011, Brian Dickinson summited the tallest mountain on Earth - Mt Everest.

Brian reached the summit solo, as his Sherpa Pasong had to turn around due to illness.

It was on the summit that Brian became snow blind - completely losing his vision in both eyes.

Brian shares what it was like having to descend from the roof of the world blind and alone.

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* Brian Dickinson (website)

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