http://broadbandsports.com/taxonomy/term/3772/0 en http://broadbandsports.com/node/6296 Winner of 17 film festival awards, this film documents blind climber Erik Weihenmayer's historic summit of Mt. Everest. Featuring new must see footage in the Deluxe Edition.<br><br /> https://shop.seracadventurefilms.com/categoryNavigationDocument.hg?categoryId=2<br><br /> <img src="http://ll.broadbandsports.com/images/6296_climbing_FartherLarge.mov.jpg" alt="Farther Than the Eye Can See" title="Farther Than the Eye Can See" width="150" height="90" alt="Farther Than the Eye Can See"/><Br><br> Climbing Other Thu, 01 Mar 2007 09:21:05 -0800 http://broadbandsports.com/node/1946 On Sunday, June 18 at 8 PM/7 Central, A&amp;E Network will broadcast the world premiere of TOUCH THE TOP OF THE WORLD, a suspenseful, action-packed film based on the first blind person ever to climb Mount Everest. Peter Facinelli (Six Feet Under, Fastlane, The Scorpion King) plays Erik Weihenmayer.<br><br /> In 2001, Erik Weihenmayer began his ascent up the tallest mountain in the world, Mount Everest. Erik’s journey began very early in life when he was diagnosed with a genetic disorder that ultimately led to total blindness by the time he was 13. With the support of an amazing family, Erik never allowed his handicap to hold him back. His mom defiantly fought to keep Erik in school with his fellow students. His father encouraged him to remain physically active, and he went on to become a champion wrestler in high school. In the wake of the sudden death of his mother, Erik and his family began taking climbing trips to keep their lives intact. Soon Erik was taking on greater challenges, including mountain climbing, while finishing college and starting his teaching career.<br><br /> <img src="http://ll.broadbandsports.com/images/Screen08.thumbnail.JPG" alt="Touch the Top of the World" title="Touch the Top of the World" width="150" height="90" alt="Touch the Top of the World"/><Br><br> Climbing Wed, 14 Jun 2006 17:14:55 -0700