Lonnie Bedwell was honored to receive the Vincennes University Distinguished Alumni Award — presented in front of a large crowd on campus. It was a… Continue Reading Lonnie Bedwell Given Distinguised Alumni Award by Vincennes University
In October 2025, Lonnie Bedwell, accompanied by his team including adventurer Bryan Hill, successfully summited Carstensz Pyramid (16,024 ft / 4,884 m) in Papua, Indonesia.… Continue Reading Carstensz Pyramid Summitted!
In August 2025, Lonnie, Alex, and the team reached the summit of Mount Elbrus (18,510 ft / 5,642 m)—the highest peak in Europe. This marks… Continue Reading Mt. Elbrus Summit Achieved!
Lonnie Bedwell recently hit the road to connect with athletes and veterans, sharing the lessons he’s learned since losing his sight in a hunting accident… Continue Reading From Bloomington Courts to the VA Auditorium: Lonnie’s July 2025 Speaking Engagements
Lonnie Bedwell dives deep into the nuts and bolts of how he prepared—both mentally and physically—for feats like kayaking the Colorado River blind and summiting… Continue Reading Lonnie Bedwell on “Going in Blind” Podcast
Lonnie Bedwell is a true testament to the power of human resilience. A blind veteran and fearless adventurer, Lonnie has never let his disability define… Continue Reading Donate to Lonnie’s Sightless Summit Endeavors
In December 2024, Lonnie Bedwell achieved a remarkable feat by summiting Mount Vinson, the highest peak in Antarctica, and reaching the South Pole. This incredible… Continue Reading Antarctica Adventure and Summit December 2024
Lonnie Bedwell, National Geographic Adventurer of the Year and inspiring motivational speaker, joined the Like a Farmer Podcast to share his incredible journey. In this… Continue Reading Lonnie Bedwell Interviewed on “Like a Farmer” Podcast
There's a new website to follow Lonnie's adventures on - welcome to Sightless Summits! At Sightless Summits, the mission is to inspire and empower disabled… Continue Reading Follow Lonnie’s Summits at SightlessSummits.com
Lonnie got together with the Sightless Summits team and crushed Monkey Face at Smith Rock State Park. Go check out the @sightlesssummits page for more photos… Continue Reading Climbing Monkey Face!