Within Weakness
A Short Film by Wesley Trimble
Cerebral palsy hinders Wesley Trimble’s strength and coordination on the right side of his body, but it hasn’t thwarted his goal to climb all 54 of Colorado’s 14,000-foot peaks. Along the way he discovered great strength within weakness, though tragedy taught him these adventures could cost him everything.
Rocky Mountain Field Institute hosted a virtual premier of Within Weakness followed by a panel discussion and Q&A. Watch the event to learn more about Wesley’s journey and why these special peaks are worth protecting.
“By embracing the risk, pain, and fortitude required to reach the summit in all its glory, I’ve tapped into a quintessential strength that comes into its own within weakness.”
About Wesley
Wesley was born with a mild form of cerebral palsy which affects his fine motor control on the right side of his body, but his medical condition hasn’t slowed him down. Drawn to outdoor adventures since childhood, Wesley is in his element above treeline. The mountains helped strip away his insecurities, and through the process he realized his identity wasn’t confined by CP. In the mountains, he could be himself and not worry about what the world thought of him. In the midst of adventure he feels fully alive.
Protect These Iconic Peaks
Beyond one man’s inspirational and empowering story, Within Weakness, invites the audience to join the story by helping protect Colorado’s iconic peaks by volunteering with or donating to Colorado Fourteener Initiative, Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado, and Rocky Mountain Field Institute. These nonprofit play essential roles in caring for the trails and fragile alpine environments on Colorado Fourteeners. Record numbers of people climbing these ironic peaks in recent years has led to detrimental impacts on trails and ecosystems. Give a gift or sign up for a volunteer work project to insure these wild places remain for future generations.
