Really cool story out of Canada where Mark Bentz, a skier who lost his vision at a young age, attempted to ski 25,000 vertical feet in one day. Mark  worked with Braille Mountain Initiative and the guide team at Great Canadian Heli-Skiing to accomplish his ambitious goal. Inspirational dude, he’s got a lotta grit.

Braille Mountain Initiative:

A nonprofit organization with the focus of inspiring the blind and visually impaired to get involved in back country Mountain sports as well as providing the opportunities for them to do so.

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Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....