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.
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 marked the 25th Anniversary of Laurie’s successful summit of Mount Everest.
To celebrate this achievement, CBC-TV commissioned the production of a two-part television drama,
recreating the events of the climb entitled "The Climb".
The 2nd part of this drama was filmed in June 2006 on Mount Everest.
The production has aired on CBC and the outdoor network.
Copies are now available through our office.
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Laurie Skreslet Promotional Video
View one of Laurie's speaking presentations.
Laurie Speaks on Themes
Short clips of Laurie's thoughts on various presentation themes.
Interview with Peter Mansbridge(24 minute Windows Media File)
Laurie is interviewed by Peter Mansbridge for the CBC TV program One on One.
Guided Trips to Climb Aconcagua
Laurie leads trips to climb the highest peak in the Western Hemisphere.
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.
- Laura Fruci, Canada Life
A week after the conference, people are still talking about your wonderful and inspiring message...
your presentation was clearly the highlight of the event.
- Robin Woods, Sprint
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.
- Kari Harvey, Rural Economic Opportunities Conference
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.
- Paul Drake, Novartis
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.
- Daniel Geraci, Fidelity Investments
Your knowledge and more important your enthusiasm were just the
high energy kick-off
we needed.
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.
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.
Laurie has led over 25 guided trips to climb Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the Western Hemisphere and one of the Seven Summits.
Contact our office for details of the next trip, or to arrange a custom guided adventure with Laurie.
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.
On October 5th, 1982, Laurie Skreslet became the first Canadian to summit
Mount Everest.
Laurie has written an award-nominated children's book.
To the Top of Everest was nominated for both the