very inspirational . In 1982, Dr Herr - one of the USs most successful rock climbers - lost his way on a climb on Mount Washington. Caught in a blizzard, he and his companion got lost and wandered for three days. With severe frostbite and on the verge of death, both were eventually rescued but there was a cost. His companion had one leg amputated and Dr Herr lost both. Not that you would know it as he strides confidently about the stage at the Ted (Technology, Entertainment and Design) conference in Vancouver. He explained how the amputation affected him. I didnt view my body as broken. I saw it as a call to arms to eliminate my own disability and those of others, he said. He developed specialised limbs for climbing and returned to his sport stronger and better
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