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In the remote canyonlands of Utah, Aron Ralston encounters a catastrophic rockfall that pins his right hand and wrist against the canyon wall. Over six days of limited water, food, and severe isolation, he systematically evaluates escape options. A moment of clarity leads him to undertake an extreme and desperate action to liberate himself from the boulder.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Memoir/Personal Memoir
Authors: Aron Ralston
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