A presentation planned at R-5 High School in Grand Junction will feature two deaf climbers who’ve reached the tops of some of the highest mountains in the world.
The presentation is set for 8 to 10 a.m. Sept. 23 at the school, 455 N. 22nd St.
Scott Lehmann and Shayna Unger will recount their experiences on Denali, the highest peak in North America, and what it’s like to climb without the ability to hear or utter intelligible words. They’ll also discuss the importance for students to discover and pursue their passions.
Lehmann and Unger launched a project to increase access to the outdoors for the deaf and those with other disabilities. The two also seek to become the first deaf climbers to reach the summits of the highest peaks on each of the seven continents.