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2026 events

John and Erik touching John's painting.

Painting with Blind Artist John Bramblitt

June 5, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM CDT
Greater Denton Arts Council
400 E Hickory St, Denton, TX 

Join us for a FREE evening of art, music, and connection with renowned blind painter, John Bramblitt, in partnership with the Greater Denton Arts Council. All ages and abilities welcome. Light refreshments will be provided!

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A person indoor rock climbing

Rock Climbing with United Rocks

June 6, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM CDT
Movement Gym – Plano
525 Talbert Dr, Plano, TX

Join No Barriers and United Rocks for a morning of climbing at Movement Gym, Plano. All ages and abilities welcome. You will receive a discount on admission to Movement. Equipment (shoes, harness, and chalk rental) is included. Light snacks and drinks will be provided!

Register Here

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Title slide of Soundscape film showing Erik Weihenmayer and Timmy Oneil at the top of a peak with the word "Soundscape" across the bottom.

An Evening with Erik Weihenmayer and the CDA

June 26, 2026
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM MDT
Colorado Discover Abilities Building
601 Struthers Ave, Grand Junction, CO

Please join us at the Colorado Discover Ability (CDA) Headquarters for a FREE evening of fun and connection with Grand Junction’s No Barriers community, along with Colorado Discover Ability and Grand Valley Outdoor Recreation Coalition. We will view the film Soundscape, followed by a conversation with world renowned blind adventurer Erik Weihenmayer.  Light snacks and refreshments will be available via some of Grand Junction’s favorite food trucks.

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Powderhorn Mountain Resort in summer

Community Hike with CDA and GVORC

Powderhorn Mountain Resort
48338 Powderhorn Rd, Mesa, CO

Please join us at Powderhorn Mountain Resort for a FREE morning hike with Grand Junction’s No Barriers community, along with Colorado Discover Ability (CDA) and Grand Valley Outdoor Recreation Coalition (GVORC). Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or just looking to enjoy the mountain scenery with a great group of people, this event is for you. This moderately difficult hike is all about breaking through personal barriers and building connections in the great outdoors. 

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Indoor Rock Climbing at Movement Gym

Accessible Rock Climbing at Movement Gyms

July 19, 2026 
Time TBD (Stay Tuned)
Movement Gym – Englewood
1050 W Hampden Ave
Suite 100, Englewood, CO

Join No Barriers on the Front Range for an indoor rock climbing session with United Rocks at Movement Gym, Englewood, followed by a community trail cleanup project. You will receive a  discount on admission to Movement. Equipment (shoes, harness, and chalk) is included. 

Registration coming soon.

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Rope Teams gathered at the mountain base for What's Your Everest 2025 at Winter Park. Photo by Jeff Cornell.

What’s Your Everest 2026

September 12, 2026
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM MDT
Winter Park Resort
85 Parsenn Rd, Winter Park, CO

What’s Your Everest (WYE) is our signature annual community event and fundraiser—an inclusive mountain adventure day, where individuals of all abilities, ages, and backgrounds work together in “Rope Teams” to climb toward a literal and symbolic summit—and we are so excited to be at Winter Park in partnership with the National Sports Center for the Disabled (NSCD).  

Visit THIS PAGE for all the details!

2025 Events

Kara, Alice, and Erik on stage
Kara, Alice, and Erik on stage
People gathered at Brewability & Pizzability for the first No Barriers Live event.
Kim, Melissa, and Erik on stage

an award winning evening

Hosted by: Erik weihenmayer

Starring special guests:
Kara Brouhard, Melissa Simpson, and their caregivers

READ THE RECAP ON OUR BLOG

Date: March 13, 2025
Time: 5-7pm
Location: Brewability in Englewood, CO
Cost: No cost to attend / Donations accepted
Who: Everyone is welcome to join! 

What: We wiIl watch two award-winning short films (From My WindowKara Star of the World), followed by a behind-the-scenes discussion with the stars and their family caregivers, exploring the challenges & rewards of adopting a “No Barriers Mindset”… + audience Q&A! 

Why Brewability? Brewability is an inclusive brewery and pizzeria that employs people living with disabilities. Brewability offers a groundbreaking vision for opening doors to training and employment, and has been featured on the BBC, ESPN, the Los Angeles Times, Colorado Public Radio, and many other media outlets, including a soon-to-be-filmed Netflix series on-sight. We could not think of a better place to host our event and build community.