Aron Lee Ralston (born October 27, 1975) is an American mountaineer, mechanical engineer, and motivational speaker, known for surviving a canyoneering accident in 2003 by cutting off part of his …

World-renowned keynote & motivational speaker, author of “Between a Rock and a Hard Place” and subject of the movie “127 Hours” inspiring audiences with his story.

Mar 10, 2025 · What would you do to survive? This is the incredible real-life story of Aron Ralston, the mountaineer who faced one of the most harrowing survival experiences in history. Ralston’s ordeal in …

Jul 25, 2023 · The incredible survival movie ‘ 127 Hours ‘ is based on mountaineer Aron Lee Ralston who got his hand stuck under an 800 lb boulder while descending into the Bluejohn Canyon in Utah.

In April 2003 climber Aron Ralston entered Utah's Bluejohn Canyon only to become trapped when an 800-pound (360-kilogram) boulder shifted, crushed his hand, and pinned him to the canyon wall....

Oct 29, 2023 · In April 2003, Aron Ralston was on a solo climbing trip in Utah’s Canyonlands National Park when an 800-pound boulder suddenly fell from above him. The next thing he knew, his right …

An experienced climber and avid outdoorsman, Aron Ralston was descending a remote Utah canyon alone when an 800-pound boulder broke loose, crushing his right hand and pinning him against the …

Jul 29, 2025 · He endured surgeries, rehab, and learned to use a prosthetic arm. His story inspired millions, told in his book and the film 127 Hours. Aron went back to climbing, safer but still fearless. …

News of Ralston's heroic survival spread like wildfire, making him a worldwide sensation. He graced the covers of countless magazines and appeared on television talk shows, sharing his story of resilience …

View the official keynote speaker bio of Aron Ralston, Fearless adventurer and subject of the film “127 Hours” on The Speaker Handbook.