From My Window

Follow Melissa Simpson's barrier-breaking journey to climb a 13,000-foot peak in her wheelchair — to conquer the mountain within and to Elevate the world around her.

From her bedroom window, Melissa Simpson looks out at the highest peaks in Colorado. Despite being so close, the mountains have always been worlds away for Melissa, who was born with cerebral palsy. With the help of her friend and mentor, blind adventurer Erik Weihenmayer, Melissa sets out to conquer something far greater than a summit. Through humility and grace, Melissa proves that what is within us, is stronger than what’s in our way.

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Follow Melissa Simpson’s barrier-breaking journey to climb a 13,000-foot peak in her wheelchair — to conquer the mountain within and to Elevate the world around her.
Filmmaker: Frank Pickell
Adaptive Recreation / Disability, Women