Weekend: The Blind Outdoorsman On Hiking, Tech, and Life with RP

Discover how The Blind Outdoorsman, Jeff Skoglund, navigates the wilderness with retinitis pigmentosa. From hiking and kayaking to content creation, Jeff shares honest insights about accessibility, technology, and rediscovering independence outdoors.

In this episode of Double Tap Weekend, Shaun Preece sits down with Jeff Skoglund—known online as The Blind Outdoorsman—to explore how he balances his love for the outdoors with vision loss. Jeff opens up about living with retinitis pigmentosa (RP), the challenges of mobility and navigation, and his journey towards safely hiking, kayaking, and camping.

He discusses the tools that help him—from guide dogs and white canes to rugged adaptive gear and iPads for content creation—and the steep learning curve of maintaining digital accessibility. Jeff also reflects on creating social media content that inspires others, the emotional hurdles of vision loss, and the importance of honesty in sharing both successes and struggles.

Relevant Links

The Blind Outdoorsman on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BlindOutdoorsman