November, 2010, Byron is made an Officer of the Sir Edmund Hillary Foundation and given a new Title of Vice President of Marketing for his continued efforts with the Foundation.
September 23, 2010, Byron is released from foothills hospital, in Calgary Albert where his aneurysm healed on it's own... Happy to be alive with no Mental or Physical impediments
September 10, 2010, Byron is admitted into foothills hospital, in Calgary Albert and treated for an aneurysm in the right side of his brain.
May 29, 2008, Byron receives Nepal Golden Jubilee Medal in Kathmandu for his Mount Everest Summit on May 21, 2000.
On January 7, 2008, at 2:15 pm,
Byron stands on top of Mount Vinson
in Antarctica completing the Seven Summits,
the highest Mountains on each Continent.
This makes him the only Automotive Dealer
in the World to have climbed Mount Everest
and complete the Seven Summits.
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On May 21st, 2000, at 7:05 am,
Byron’s triumphant statement,
“ I can’t go any further… I’m on
top of the world!” is broadcast
live to millions of Canadians on
CBC Television
June 1998, Byron begins
planning, organizing, and
fundraising for his own Everest
Expedition scheduled for the
spring of 2000
In May 1998, at age 38, Byron
faces a setback 270 feet and
45 minutes from the summit of
Mount Everest
At age 34, Byron pursues
interest in mountain climbing;
he summits hundreds of
peaks in the Canadian and
U.S. Rockies to prepare for
his 1998 Everest climb
At age 29, Byron achieves
his goal and starts Vulcan
Ford Sales in Vulcan, Alberta,
Canada, now in its 15th
successful year of business
By age 21, Byron sets goal to
own and operate automotive
dealership before his 30th
birthday
By age 18, Byron has set
21 provincial and regional
track and field records
At age 16, Byron dreams
of climbing the world’s highest
peak—Mount Everest in Nepal
At age 14, Byron leaves home
to play Jr "A" Hockey
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Meet Byron Smith
Byron Smith’s Everest 2000 Expedition became a
reality because of the passion and commitment of
one man—Byron Smith.
Whether managing his
businesses, playing sports, motivating and inspiring corporations,
or relaxing with his family, Byron has always set
high standards for himself, exemplifying success
through his extremely focused and goal-oriented
personality.
His business skills have turned Byron’s
Ford dealership into one of the largest volume
rural Ford dealership in Southern Alberta. For six years Byron Smith Ford Link and its staff received
the highest honour Ford Motor Company awards:
the prestigious "Presidents Award", an elite award for exceptional customer satisfaction and business accuman.
Byron has balanced his professional life and his
love for climbing and the outdoors with his commitment to his son, Zach and friends.
“Byron’s driving energy and ‘success’ attitude make
him stick with things, day after day, week after week,
to transform goals into reality. What makes him
unique, however, is his ability to balance personal
ambition with family values, friendships and business
commitments—a rare skill indeed”.
John Sauter, former Executive VP & Director of Marketing Kraft Canada
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He has spoken to hundreds
of organizations and corporations throughout
Canada,the U.S.and Europe, delivering his motivational
message that “you can be and do anything you
want in life, if you believe in yourself and want
it badly enough”. With his intense drive, focus,
and determination, Byron has helped thousands of
individuals to believe in themselves and make it to
the top—physically, professionally, and personally.
Byron's Business Commitments:
Byron Smith Ford Sales: President
Byron Smith Inc.: President
Sir Edmund Hillary Foundation: Director, Vice President Marketing
Redwood Technologies:Director
Motor Dealers Assoc of Alberta:Director
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 Expedition Leader
 Award-winning Businessman
 Husband and Father
 Motivational Speaker
To have Byron Smith speak
at your next corporate event
and to order copies of his book,
audiobook, and video Byron
Smith: See You at the Top ™
please call 403.485.6984
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