Motivational Speaker: Mike Marolt

Mike Marolt is recognized as one of the world's best extreme skiers. Mike along with his twin brother Steve, lead and became the first Americans (first from the western hemisphere) to climb and ski from 8,000 meters. Mike and Steve, both CPA's, became the first Americans to ski from the death zone on the Mt. Everest. Mike is a great speaker who brings passion and experience from mountains to your event. He will inspires and challenges you to reach for your extreme potential.

Copyright©Jim Gile American Ski Everest 2003

Before this private expedition hit the lofty slopes of north Everest, only 8 other people had set skis on the mountain. With their leadership as co leaders, they had an unprecedented 6 people ski from above 7,000 meters, 3 of which climbed and skied from just over 7600 meters. Of the 7 American ski descents from over 25,000, Mike and Steve have 4 of those.  All This, mind you, without the aid of porters, oxygen, or altitude drugs.  Mike is also a CPA and can attribute his ability to understand that in business and life, good things often do not come easy or by shortcutting.  His approach to climbing and skiing is similar to his approach to business.  Many of the problems seen in the corporate structure over the past few years can be attributed to people wanting the “summit” at any cost. As a climber and one of the country’s top high altitude skiers, Mike demonstrates that through the pure approach, a team effort and hard work can yield to success at all levels.  But more importantly, with this approach, you leave nothing to question.

Mike lives in Aspen and is a KPMG Peat Marwick alumni.

Themes:

Ski from the Top of the world!

Your Extreme Potential

From Lucas Toscano, president of the Harvard Mountaineering Club:

"Mr. Marolt's presentation at the Harvard Mountaineering Club stirred up excitement about extreme ski mountaineering amongst our members. To meet a "normal guy" and see how he and his friends pulled off such an amazing expedition was inspiring--our members still refer to 'that guy who skiied Everest' with awe. It was a pleasure to host Mr. Marolt at dinner with our officers and an honor to help him share his adventures with the public."

From John Minier, the president of the university of Colorado backcountry ski club:

"A testament to what can happen when a group of guys chase down a dream" "The perfect anecdote for the monotony of modern ski porn."

From Annabelle Kent, former video editor Banff Center / Banff Film Fest: An inspiring mountain adventure that you don't want to miss! 

To achieve the summit of your next business conference, club meeting, training seminar or social function, contact us on how to book Mike. To see his reports from Everest Expedition see here.

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