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Ron Walsh, a completely blind wilderness adventurer, leads a team co-hosted by international travel writer, guide and blogger Ashlyn George, into the jaws of adventure
Ron Walsh, a completely blind wilderness adventurer, leads a team co-hosted by international travel writer, guide and blogger Ashlyn George, into the jaws of adventure
Book the keynote speaker, Ron Walsh who proves through his blindness "Triumph over adversity".
Contact Ron Walsh at 306-665-0388 to schedule his presentation or email Thomega@sasktel.net.
"Ron approaches every challenge with a simple question: “What’s next?” His resilience, humour, and relentless optimism don’t just inspire — they shift the way you see your own limitations. Hearing him speak is an experience that stays with you."
"Ron puts his mind and heart into everything he endeavours with pure tenacity, passion and relentless persistence, overcoming all obstacles. Hearing him speak is empowering and every time I feel no reason to ever complain, as he is the true testament to walking by faith not by sight."
"Ron is wise beyond his years and knows how to look at the positive side of things in every situation. His adventures are always so interesting to watch. His stories are really captivating and funny. He's so happy to share his life lessons with the world."
Blind Adventures, Season 1 returns to WPBS on Tuesdays at 7:00pm, beginning July 28. Follow inspiring journeys that prove adventure has no limits.
https://watch.wpbstv.org/video/preview-blind-adventures-with-ron-walsh-and-friends-oqm19k/
Each episode is crafted around a primary principle, embodied by Ron, that encourages, empowers and challenges anyone with an obstacle to live life to the fullest. Watch back ground footage and tough training!
The production of season two of the series "Blind Adventures with Ron Walsh and Friends" was featured in Prairies North Magazine, Fall 2025.
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Blind Adventures with Ron Walsh debuted on Tuesday, August 10, at 8:30pm Eastern on AMI-tv.
Blind Adventures with Ron Walsh, Meet Ron (Video)
Blind Adventures With Ron Walsh: Wildlife Reserve Hike (Video)
Blind Adventures with Ron Walsh: Canoeing to Batoche Historic Site (Video)
Blind Adventures with Ron Walsh: White Water and the Meeting of Mighty Rivers (Video)
Saskatchewan Weekend with Shauna Powers (15 Aug 2021) Blind Adventures With Ron Walsh (CBC Radio)
Episode 1 -- The Lost Cabin
Ron leads a team to find Gabriel Dumont’s 19th century hideout following Canada Metis Resistance. Ron is joined by Ashlyn George and Doug Hooper as they guide there way through the highest density of cougars in the world.
Episode 2 -- Dogsledding
Ron is accompanied by Ashlyn George as he pursues his dream to qualify for the Yukon Quest, one of sports most gruelling endurance races.
Episode 3 -- Endurance
Ron fights weather, obstacles, exhaustion to push himself, with the help of Ashlyn George and John McClean, to the limit on a 52k cross country skiing adventure that requires 1000 ft of incline, an overnight tent camp below -20c and numerous spills and wipeouts in order to be the first blind person to master the race.
Episode 4 -- Pursuit of Peace
Ron embarks on an adventure to reach a sail boat using a military landing craft in a race against a violent prairie storm with Ashlyn George.
Episode 5 -- Through Bear Country
Ron and Ashlyn push through bear country in the boreal forest on a 100 year old railway track to reach a breathtaking basecamp in one of Canada’s historic National Parks.
Episode 6 -- Through the Darkness
Ron takes up the challenge to reach Grey Owls cabin in the Canadian Boreal forest in Prince Albert National Park on a 20K hike through bear country, obstacles as darkness falls on the trail bringing his long time guide Ashlyn George into the world of the visual impaired. This adventure requires resolve as Ron right through collisions and falls that stretch him to his physical and metal limits.
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