Jeff Glasbrenner is a Paralympian who became the first American amputee to successfully climb Mount Everest in 2016. Now, he’s working toward his next goal – climbing the Seven Summits and completing the Explorers Grand Slam. This column features his thoughts along the way.
My journey to the South Pole
In January 2018, Jeff visited Antarctica to climb Mount Vinson and cross-country ski to the South Pole. In this post, Jeff shares the challenges he encountered on his journey, and how he overcame them.
The next adventure
In 2016, Jeff Glasbrenner became the first American amputee to climb Mt. Everest. But he’s not done yet. Jeff shares his next goal, and it’s even bigger than before.
September 13, 2017 – The next adventure
Set and achieve your goals in four steps
In a brief video, Jeff shares his four-step process for accomplishing goals.
November 7, 2016 – Set and achieve your goals in four steps
Reflections from base camp
Jeff shares his experience at base camp as he makes final preparations to climb Mount Everest.
Motivation and mental preparation
Jeff prepares for his greatest challenge yet. Learn how he achieves a positive mindset for the journey of a lifetime.
Elevation and escalation in Ecuador
Take a trip with Jeff to Ecuador, where he recently finished his hardest training climb yet.
About Jeff
Born and raised in Wisconsin, Jeff lost his right leg at age eight in an accident on his family farm. At the time, he was told he would never run, swim or participate in sports again. Then, in college, he discovered wheelchair basketball. The sport spurred his drive to excel in the athletic world, and he went on to become a three-time Paralympian and two-time World Champion in wheelchair basketball and finish 25 long-distance triathlons.
In 2010, he was the first athlete, amputee or not, to finish eight long-distance triathlons in eight months. And in 2016, Jeff became the first American amputee to reach the top of Mount Everest.
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-Dick Mucci, President, Group Protection, Lincoln Financial Group
