When you climb to new heights, you gain new prespective

No Barriers Blog

Welcome to the No Barriers Blog, where we highlight stories, events and activities that showcase the work we do and the people we serve.

Visit often to stay up-to-date!

POSTS

Cody and her friends decorating cookies at Cody's apartment

Breaking Your Barriers at the Holidays

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year”… Or so they say. Well, I’m here to tell you that it’s okay if you don’t always feel that way. The holidays are a time of joy and togetherness, but for lots of people, they can also be a time of sadness and isolation … Especially as a person with a disability.

READ MORE
Emily at her desk

Meet Emily Meeker, Event Management Intern

Emily joined the No Barriers team this summer as our Event Management Intern for What’s Your Everest 2025. She’s been an absolute joy to have on board and recently, we sat down to ask her about her reasons for joining the team, and more. We hope you enjoy her interview.

READ MORE
Emily Bastos

Meet Emily Bastos, Program Director

It takes tremendous effort and coordination to build and execute No Barriers programming. From basecamp experiences to backcountry expeditions, No Barriers Program Director Emily Bastos has worked tirelessly with her teams to carefully create a safe, comfortable and collaborative environment…

READ MORE

Breaking Comfort Zones

For Ti Trosper, the decision to participate in a No Barriers Warriors program was driven by a desire to step outside her comfort zone and try something new.

READ MORE

Reclaiming Life, Purpose & Connection

“I knew that it was going to have a profound impact on my life…I didn’t realize that it was going to be me who was going to do the work to change my life.” – Clarisse Tiansay Sepulvado’s No Barriers Journey

READ MORE
Carey Smith, No Barriers Warrior 2024

“It’s kind of magical”

“For the first time in a very long time, I found myself laughing…laughing so hard it hurt. I can’t remember the last time I laughed so hard for so long!” – Carey Smith recalls his favorite memory with No Barriers Warriors this summer.

READ MORE