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On October 5th, 1982, Laurie Skreslet became the first Canadian to summit
Mount Everest.
Since then, Laurie has recognized the parallel between climbing the
mountain and the challenges people face daily in the business community.
By sharing these similarities with 2000 organizations, Laurie has become an
expert motivational speaker and touched the lives of more than 500,000
people.
But Laurie hasn't retired from climbing. Over the years he has participated
in more than 30 world-class expeditions into the Canadian Rockies, Nepal,
South America and India. And Laurie continues to operate his Business
Leadership and Challenge Courses in the Canadian Rockies.
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Laurie has written a bestselling book "To the Top of Everest". It was
nominated in two categories, the Children's Choice Award and the Canadian
Book of the Year for Children Award in 2004.
2007 marks the 25th Anniversary of Laurie’s successful summit of Mount Everest. To celebrate this
achievement, CBC-TV has commissioned the production of a two-part television drama, recreating the events
of the climb. It will be entitled "The First Canadian to Climb Mount Everest Expedition". The 2nd part of
this drama will be filmed in June 2006 on Mount Everest. The production is expected to air in November of
2006.
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Laurie is back on Mount Everest, this time with a British army expedition attempting the West Ridge.
He is acting as a safety advisor for the high-altitude cameraman, who is documenting the British expedition.
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Laurie on the summit of Latka-Ri with Sherpa Tashi
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Laurie with Everest behind
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Expedition Group Photo
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He was absolutely outstanding
- clearly someone who not only has worked to achieve the exceptional in his own life
but also has the linguistic skill and ability to communicate that philosophy to his audience.
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- Laura Fruci, Canada Life
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A week after the conference, people are still talking about your wonderful and inspiring message...
your presentation was clearly the highlight of the event.
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- Robin Woods, Sprint
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You exceeded our expectations in every way.
I would not hesitate to recommend you as a motivational speaker for any conference.
It was a pleasure to have met you and I wish you continued success in the future.
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- Kari Harvey, Rural Economic Opportunities Conference
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Thank-you for your most inspiring presentation.
Our sales team was captivated by our enthusiasm and your unique ability to associate your experience with our business environment.
Presentations this profound are rare.
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- Paul Drake, Novartis
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Your presentation to the group was nothing short of fantastic!
You made it relevant to our business while taking everyone on your journey to the summit.
You truly made the conference the success it was because of your inspiring and "real" style.
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- Daniel Geraci, Fidelity Investments
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Your knowledge and more important your enthusiasm were just the
high energy kick-off
we needed.
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- John Jessup, Du Pont Canada Inc.
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Laurie has been a professional mountaineer for over 3
decades with extensive experience in the North American
Rockies, South American Andes and Asian Himalayas.
His expertise spans technical ice climbing, rock climbing,
alpine and high altitude mountaineering. During his career
Laurie achieved the distinction (in 1982) of becoming the First
Canadian to climb Mount Everest.
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Laurie is a Certified ACMG Guide (Association of Canadian
Mountain Guides), with over 32 high altitude expeditions to
his credit. He has also been an instructor at the Colorado
and Canadian Outward Bound Mountain Schools, teaching
over 45 courses.
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Laurie has led 21 guided trips to climb Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the Western Hemisphere and one of the Seven Summits.
The next trip is Spring 2005.
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Laurie has written an award-nominated children's book.
To the Top of Everest was nominated for both the
Hackmatack Children's Choice Book Award
and the Canadian Library Association Book of the Year for Children Award.
It has also been added to the Children's Literature Choice List.
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For further information about Laurie's presentations or about booking Laurie for a speaking engagement, please contact:
Shawn Biggings
Phone: (403) 678-8553
Email: biggings@telus.net
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421 Eagle Heights
Canmore AB T1W 3C9
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Laurie Skreslet
Phone: (403) 870-0887
Email: laurie@laurieskreslet.com
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Post Office Box 951
177 Mountain Lion Drive
Bragg Creek AB T0L 0K0
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