127 Hours: How I Engineered My Own Survival in the Utah Desert

Aron Ralston’s extraordinary survival story—trapped by an 800‑pound boulder in a remote Utah canyon and ultimately freeing himself by amputating his own arm—captivated the world in 2003 and became the subject of his best‑selling memoir "Between a Rock and a Hard Place" and the Oscar‑nominated film "127 Hours." Since then, Ralston has returned to elite mountaineering, shared his journey with audiences worldwide, and inspired countless people facing adversity, earning standing ovations and testimonials from over 500 organizations. His message of resilience and transformation encourages audiences to turn life’s “boulders” into blessings while he continues to pursue high‑altitude adventures, advocate for wilderness protection, and embrace life with his two spirited children.

This lecture recording can be found on the Available Recordings page approximately two business days after the event and will remain accessible for three weeks.