Steve Baskis joins Lonnie Bedwell and Aaron Hale on the We Are Superman podcast with host Bill Stahl to discuss life as blinded veterans and their climb of Mount Kilimanjaro, highlighting resilience, teamwork, and purpose beyond vision loss.
From Losing Sight to Finding Voice: Steve Baskis at the 2026 Penn-Del AER Conference
This post is designed to provide attendees of the 2026 Penn-Del AER Conference with an accessible way to experience my presentation. It includes detailed descriptions of each slide and embedded media, ensuring that blind and low vision participants can fully understand and engage with the visual content.
Risk, Power, and the Strait of Hormuz: What the Iran Conflict Reveals
This article examines the Iran conflict through the lens of intelligence, military power, asymmetric warfare, and global economic risk. It explains how the Strait of Hormuz has become a pressure point where shipping, energy markets, military strategy, and political signaling all collide.
Follow the Kilimanjaro 2026 Expedition — This Post Links You to the Full Adventure
I’m returning to Mount Kilimanjaro — not just to summit, but to document the experience using everything I’ve learned from years of climbing and audio storytelling. Follow the full journey through the Blind Endeavors Foundation’s dedicated media hub.
Returning to Kilimanjaro With a Bigger Purpose
I’m heading back to Mount Kilimanjaro for my second climb—this time with a bigger purpose. Alongside fellow blinded veterans Aaron Hale and Lonnie Bedwell, I’ll be climbing while documenting the expedition through audio storytelling and adaptive tech that allows me, as someone who is completely blind, to capture video and photos. Blind Endeavors is supporting this mission so the story can reach far beyond the mountain.
Welcoming 2026: New Adventures, Music, and Honest Reflections
As the new year begins, I’m opening the door to more honest reflections on personal adventures, creative work in music and audio production, and thoughtful observations on the world around us. This blog is a space for curiosity, conversation, and continued growth—an invitation to explore ideas, ask questions, and learn along the way.
When Principle Meets Power: Why Military Integrity Still Matters
Reflections on Ethics, Service, and the Responsibilities of Leadership Integrity and accountability are not optional. They are the foundation of every honorable institution, especially within the United States military. These principles have guided generations of service members who understood that…
Sharing My Journey in Green Bay: Service, Strength, and Community
Visit to Green Bay, Wisconsin — Sharing My Story, Connecting With Community This past week I had the opportunity to travel to Green Bay, Wisconsin and speak at three different events that truly reminded me why I share my story…
Why Language Matters: Truth, Justice, and the Epstein Case
Why Language Matters: Truth, Justice, and the Epstein Case By Steve Baskis When a high-profile case like the Jeffrey Epstein investigation gets brushed off by a national leader as a “hoax,” it sends the wrong message. People were prosecuted. Victims…
Mastering Mobile Production: A Simple Setup for Professional Video and Audio Anywhere
Mastering Mobile Production: A Simple Setup for Professional Video and Audio Anywhere This short video was created spontaneously to demonstrate how I use the Insta360 gimbal as a blind creator. It offers a simple explanation of the technology and techniques…