Blind and low vision challenges, hiking solo
![This image features a clear stream winding through a forest, Evergreen trees including pine trees, rise majestically on both sides of the stream. In the background, rugged mountain peaks are partially covered with patches of snow. The sky above is bright blue, with scattered fluffy white clouds, adding to the natural beauty of the scene. Large boulders and rocks are scattered through the forest, enhancing the pristine nature of the environment.](https://i0.wp.com/www.blindtravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Dream-Lake-approach-jpg.webp?resize=1200%2C400&ssl=1)
Traveling someplace new can be an exhilarating and empowering adventure when blind or visually impaired. What about next level crazy things to do when partially sighted? Check out our new article on hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park solo.
“Traveling, without sight, is an extraordinary journey of exploration. In the quiet footsteps and whispered winds, you discover a world painted in sensations—the warmth of sun-kissed stones, the rhythm of bustling streets, and the symphony of unfamiliar voices. Each tactile map, each shared laughter, becomes a constellation of memories etched upon your soul. In the vastness of the unknown, you find not darkness, but a canvas waiting for your touch—a masterpiece woven from courage, resilience, and the sheer wonder of exploration.” – Ted Tahquechi
About the author
Ted Tahquechi is a blind photographer, travel influencer, disability advocate and photo educator based in Denver, Colorado. You can see more of Ted’s work at www.tahquechi.com
Ted operates Blind Travels, a travel blog designed specifically to empower blind and visually impaired travelers. https://www.blindtravels.com/
Ted’s body-positive Landscapes of the Body project has been shown all over the world, learn more about this intriguing collection of photographic work at: https://www.bodyscapes.photography/
Questions or comments? Feel free to email Ted at: nedskee@tahquechi.com
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Twitter: @nedskee
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