I like the part in the movie where he says, all my decisions have led me to this place, this rock was waiting for me, since millions of years ago when it was formed, until the day I was born and now it has been waiting for me. He actually got his arm cremated and spred the ashes in that same spot where it belongs according to him. Aron is such a humble, smart, bright man.

@samcorbett8783

Жыл бұрын

This is 11 years old so I dont actually expect much feedback, but thats really interesting to me. Would love to see somewhere confirm this. How did they get his arm out? Have they since moved the rock? I also wonder how much tourism that area gets after the movie was released, and if there is anything keeping the public from degrading that site that would be so personal to him. Couldnt imagine surviving something like he did, carving his name into the spot he was sure he would die, to have some punk ass teenagers graffiti the site. Would even agree to him keeping the exact location a secret, if he wanted.

@bug6206

Жыл бұрын

@@samcorbett8783 The rock is still there and they actually filmed the movie at the spot. People do go there but its so incredibly out of the way that there isn't a ton of tourism and surprisingly there isn't any graffiti there.

@samcorbett8783

Жыл бұрын

@@bug6206 thats awesome! It makes sense that it would be out of the way, he WAS a super experienced climber after all.

@Sw33tLilMonstr

11 ай бұрын

Im surprised they got it out. I assumed his arm was still under the rock

@MsJennaBuchanan

11 ай бұрын

@@samcorbett8783I’ve watched a handful of interviews by him the last 20 min and one said it took 13 men to get his arm out that was left behind. That’s how heavy it was.

Don't let the fact he cut his arm off after being trapped for 6 days. He then fucking rapelles down a 60 foot rock face, and hikes 11km after cutting his arm off. This bloke is an absolute weapon

@cplcabs

3 жыл бұрын

You got to do what you got to do

@a1abaodonaldvictorp.690

3 жыл бұрын

He even took a selfie after cutting off his arm

@59771006

3 жыл бұрын

Not 6 days 5 day 7 hours 127 hours in total

@minor101

2 жыл бұрын

@@a1abaodonaldvictorp.690 WHAT THE FU-

@Rwethereyet351

2 жыл бұрын

Yep...he's a very handy guy.

I can't imagine the reactions of the paramedics in the helicopter. "you did what!?"

@annette8847

4 жыл бұрын

What a brave man

@elouise8370

4 жыл бұрын

There were no paramedics in the helicopter, he had a 15 min ride to Moab hospital where he walked to a stretcher and then not long after got given a lot of morphine and slept for a long time

@methamphetamememcmeth3422

3 жыл бұрын

@@elouise8370 Did you watch the whole interview?

@elouise8370

3 жыл бұрын

Methamphetameme McMeth Yeah, there was a helicopter but I think he said in his book it had the rangers in that his mum had searching for him, it didn’t have paramedics in, still, whoever it was would have been pretty shocked!

@SpitefulAZ

3 жыл бұрын

really? you couldn't move your arm? YEAH PRETTY SURE. I TRIED A LOT.

It’s really unbelievable that he’s still sane after that experience

@thecrusader446

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve thought about that alot

@pnut3844able

3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure it took awhile to get straight

@edougie1

2 жыл бұрын

Sane. He's blessed to even be here.

@melissaatkins2807

2 жыл бұрын

He would most likely have some type of mental trauma tho

@dominiclee3784

2 жыл бұрын

Its because he knew he made a mistake by going hiking alone, never hike alone

This guy was so desperate to escape that he was ECSTATIC when he realized that he could break the bones to chop his arm off. He was happy... that he could successfully chop his arm off. This man is the most brave person I have ever seen.

@kileyvest8039

3 жыл бұрын

I mean yeah he's about the bravest that can come

Aron Ralston The guy who never gives up. I like him and I respect him very much.

@optimisticallycynical.814

4 жыл бұрын

He did give up because he cut off his hand he's a coward

@optimisticallycynical.814

4 жыл бұрын

@danielismeh I bet you would you sadist

@lucianganea3034

4 жыл бұрын

@@optimisticallycynical.814 Do you even know the story and that he would have become a trapped skeleton in the canyons if he didn't cut him arm?

@optimisticallycynical.814

4 жыл бұрын

@@lucianganea3034 haha do you know how to recognize a troll comment when you see one 🤔

@lucianganea3034

4 жыл бұрын

@@optimisticallycynical.814 I've seen so many comments that it became harder to know if it's a troll or a dumbass

I really couldn't have done what he did, it makes me feel sick to even think about cutting my skin, let alone cutting my arm off. Well done to him for being brave enough to do it, and for surviving and now being a father.

@mikeidc7690

3 жыл бұрын

When your life is on the line, you'll do pretty much anything.

@DesertCruiser1

3 жыл бұрын

It is the most compelling of stories. I find it has a spiritual element to it. All of these crossroads of a human beings life. A healthy vibrant young man, the remote seclusion of a deep slot canyon, no information left for anyone to know where he is. It’s deep, dark, & cold. The hawk that flies over him every morning at the exact same time. It has the element similar to an hourglass, that time is limited. The epiphany when he realizes the two bones can be broken in his arm using the very rock that has him pinned in. So many things in a brief moment of time with life or death on the line all alone, in the prime of life. It’s amazing.

@time6053

3 жыл бұрын

Nothing about bravery it's about the being desperate when you're desperate enough you're willing to kill no matter who says they won't do anything like that people do it all the time

@charlieschurk

3 жыл бұрын

@@time6053 there’s definitely a strong element of bravery. Not a lot of people could cut their arm no matter how desperate, most would probably just accept their fate

@courtneyreed7449

3 жыл бұрын

ofc you cant imagine doing it, good job to him he was so very brave but after not eating and being so dehydrated in a horrible mindset you dont know what you would do. you can say you d but in reality you dont, it was life or death, 100% i would try my hardest to get out if that was the only option hes gonna die if he didnt so why sit there and wait.

I met Aaron at a book signing for his book. After he spoke and read excerpts of the book (very emotionally I might add, it was a VERY moving evening), we could all line up to have him sign our book. When it was my turn, I told him, how much I admired him and that he was unique, I let him know I would have died in that canyon, there's no way I'd have cut off my arm. He was stunned by what I said, as if he couldn't imagine NOT having thought to amputate his arm. An amazing guy!!

@twilit

2 жыл бұрын

Easy to say that unless you are really in that situation. May be true but survival instinct is powerful. Animals will gnaw their legs off when trapped. Losing an arm is a small thing in the scheme of things and he clearly enjoys his life now.

It’s interesting that he doesn’t see the amputation of his arm as a tragedy, but more of a salvation. He found the strength to be free of this trap and because of that he’s here today, all because he managed to pull it off, quite literally. This is the definition of mental strength

@twilit

2 жыл бұрын

Survival is success

This guy is my role model. Unlike any celebrity or footballer, he truly is inspirational.

@imcozda6516

4 жыл бұрын

MrParkerman6 still gotta respect him, just the will he had is just inspirational

@Liya_leo2

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrParkerman6 why are you replying badly to comments, yes maybe he should have told someone but he made it out alive and that is inspiring. People are allowed role models. You shouldn't be calling anyone a dumbass.

@windtalker6519

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrParkerman6 we all do stupid things. If you say you have never done something dumb then you are a damb lier. But either way, the guy intentionally amputated his arm for the sake of survival. Not many people can even think of doing something like that. That take a massive amount of will power to do.

@sebastianhenicke8114

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrParkerman6 asshole

this shows that whatever we are going through right now money stress studies work depression sadness break ups nothing is more important then life just being alive so lets just be happy all the time and remember how good it is to just be alive

@frejafalk5573

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry if i'm late but that's a stupid comment. I understand that your intentions are good but you can't say to a person that is not feeling well that they "should just be happy".

@PhillDrakeEntertainment

4 жыл бұрын

Sometimes people are so ungrateful to be alive and taking for granted daily routines not appreciating every moment and then when it gets dark it's all about the human choice and it shows us who're we deep inside and do we have a will to fight for the ones we love. This story inspired me just a year ago I was looking at the thumbnail of Aron not knowing why would someone be so alone and depressed in the drop off of the canyon and then...I've red the word "stuck by the boulder" in the article.

@paulabolender6646

4 жыл бұрын

Freja Falk I know that im definitely late but just wanted to say that he was just saying we should be thankful for what we have and the situations we are in (of course some people are in HORRIBKE conditions even at home) but to be in his situation where you are completely alone and have to cut of you own arm with a dull knife and being able to feel all that pain ist something that we should all be happy we prob won’t have to do in our life! Some of us (including myself) sometimes takes our life’s for granted even when there is nothing wrong with them compared to others

@MrParkerman6

4 жыл бұрын

Lots of things are more important than life, dumbass.

@patrickgogan3517

3 жыл бұрын

@@PhillDrakeEntertainment sounded like Jigsaw for a second there...

This is the definition of Survival! I salute you Sir!

Morale of the story: tell your friends where your going, bring extra supplies (first aid, food and water) and if your friend is up to the adventure, bring them along

@ds7900

Жыл бұрын

Exactly.

I m so happy this guy made it ! and now he's speaking to us !

out of context but HE’S SO BEAUTIFUL! like, he could be a model! also, he’s so brave!

@e6gdvwtveudhf758

3 жыл бұрын

Eeehm do u have a crush on him?

@minor101

2 жыл бұрын

@@e6gdvwtveudhf758 idk man he was pretty brave

Thank you God for giving him strength and now so many of us learn from him

I just watched 127 hours. Aron, You're AMAZING !

I was a limo driver here in Denver back in 2008 and drove Aron a couple of times and he was a very down to earth likeable guy.We talked a little bit about what happen and he was open minded to talk about it as well.The the kinda person who would make a good friend.

I don't think many people could even imagine purposely breaking two of your bones... AND then cutting the skin, muscles, tissue and worst of of the nerves. Ughhh man

@godzilla4005

3 жыл бұрын

Breaking the bones seems to be the worst. I could cut my skin. Breaking my bone? Idk. I don't think so

@reygenne1

3 жыл бұрын

@@godzilla4005 how amazing you replied to a 7 year old comment, the nerve is the most painful, touching it will feel like 1000 volts of electric instantly, if you just slice through it and cut it off, it’ll feel like 5000 more volts

@brontasaurus2560

3 жыл бұрын

@@godzilla4005 dude as someone who used to pick my skin deeply, when I would hit nerves id sweat and shake and vomit. The nerve would be the worst part.

@parkourperson28

3 жыл бұрын

@@reygenne1 Remember that by this time his arm was dead, decomposing and without feeling - breaking the bones would almost certainly still hurt but when it's do or die the adrenaline and shock would probably deal with most of the pain.

@vincents6511

3 жыл бұрын

@@brontasaurus2560 WTF

I've been friends with Aron for 14 years and I can say with conviction what you see and read is genuine. I feel fortunate to call him my friend. Also, few people know that he is the only person to solo ascent all the colorado 14ers in winter. To me THAT is as impressive to me as amputating his own arm. He's one hell of a telamark skier too!

@davidzaiser9929

3 жыл бұрын

Can you ask him if he knows Jesus Christ as his savior? It would be sad if he went through all that only to die and go to hell. I mean it is sad for anybody that goes to hell, but this would be remarkably sad.

@collin98420

3 жыл бұрын

@@davidzaiser9929 wtf man...

@davidzaiser9929

3 жыл бұрын

@@collin98420 I am concerned about the guy. When people die, that's not the end.... It's the beginning. Heaven and hell are real. Do you know where you are going when you die?

@AndreaRoll

3 жыл бұрын

@@davidzaiser9929 in a heaven with rivers of beer and full of strippers. the flying spaghetti monster is the best! oh did i mention there's also a volcano? you don't know what you're missing

@davidzaiser9929

3 жыл бұрын

@@AndreaRoll what's your issue?

The guy had to stand up most of the time in the canyon. imagine having to support those giant balls of steel

Aron, I think about you when I'm faced with a difficult challenge. You reached down deep in your soul and found the strength to get out of that cave when many people would have given up. When I think of you, in that cave, your arm pinned between a boulder and the cave wall, in pain, dehydrated, exhausted, hungry and scared and then finally making the decision to live, It makes me feel like I am capable of much more than I ever knew. Thank you for being a hero that we can all learn from.

@MrParkerman6

3 жыл бұрын

He isn't a hero, dumbass. He didn't save anyone but himself after being a complete reckless dumbass. Firefighters are heros. Not this jackass. Stop calling him a hero, idiot!

great human being,who really gives good fighting spirit

To God be the glory He gave him that dream and with it a way out❤

I feel like he’s the type of guy that doesn’t ever complain about anything

@MrParkerman6

3 жыл бұрын

I have to give him a hand. He got outta there Single Handedly!

@PhillDrakeEntertainment

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrParkerman6 even tried to hike out of there that's incredible he didn't even know that chopper's gonna find him

@Quiksilversurf311

3 жыл бұрын

Only his bad luck with woman. Lol

He was trapped in that canyon for 6 days and he even cut him own arm off to survive and he still had to pay for medical attention

@MrParkerman6

4 жыл бұрын

No! Not six days! 127 hours is only 5 days and 7 hours and that time includes the time from the time he left his truck to the time he got to the hospital, so, no! Not six days!

@drugawojnaswiatowa8244

4 жыл бұрын

@@MrParkerman6 No man. 127 hours counted from the moment of immobility in the canyon.

@godzilla4005

3 жыл бұрын

That's how bad the USA healthcare system is

@laslw

3 жыл бұрын

@@godzilla4005 gotta love American healthcare 👌

@jejs_5812

3 жыл бұрын

@@laslw that’s why you have an emergency fund id rather have this healthcare than free healthcare and have our taxes skyrocket

I agree.. I would have never have the guts to break my own hand (twice) to spend an hour losing a limb... Even if it'd mean dying instead

@joea104

4 жыл бұрын

@James Flowers - I completely agree with your comment we never know the limits until we are placed in front of them either survive or die. This guys story is Crazy! But glad he came out of it alive. I'm sure his outlook and maybe his personality changed as he had already accepted his death once before.

@MrParkerman6

4 жыл бұрын

arm, not hand, dumbass.

He is tougher than Chuck Norris

Saw the movie some time ago, but (literally) just finished reading the book. Amazingly inspirational story about the human spirit & will to survive. Mad respect to Aron for performing the unthinkable in order to facilitate his own escape.

Respect

May God always bless you Aron, you are such a fighter and inspiration to everyone especially those who sometimes think there is no hope and want to give up.

Thanks, I feel much better after listening to your words, knowing how blessed I am just to be able to survive. 🥰

This guy deserves a lot of respect. He's shown people that even when we think "I will never be able to do that, i can never cut my arm off ill just die there" in situations where you need to take desperate measures, our true survival instincts kick in and anything is possible for anyone. Full on Respect. He might even actually save someone's life by teaching them they can do something as brave as he did to stay alive

Turly inspiring. This man is amazing and probably the bravest person ever. The fact that he was delighted when he realized he could finally cut his arm off by snapping the bone, insane. I cannot even imagine myself doing that no matter how desperate I was. I hope he's doing good now and he deserves the best in life

Glad you made it! 10 years later I’m still proud of what you overcame

He's such a beautiful human being! God bless you Aron!

So cool how he had a "premonition" of him with a son and then his first child is a boy.

@lalalooloo

2 жыл бұрын

Lol

Saw him speak at an business convention, bought his book, read it and had our picture taken with him. What a great story, it was just inspiring to hear him talk about this whole process and putting his life together afterwards.

@123sonner

3 жыл бұрын

I think it is incredible. Loved the book and now the film and internet follow up.

@MrParkerman6

3 жыл бұрын

Did you give him a hand?

@carycase5563

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrParkerman6 Ha, yes we all did.

This guy is incredible and influential and his story is... just, unbelievable, I have a lot of respect for this guy.

You have ispared my life Aron! Thank God for your life brave man!

This made me appreciate my life even more.

I can’t believe that he did this in real life! I was not even able to watch 5 min of him cutting his arm off in the movie and he was doing this for 1 hour and a few minutes! I can’t even think about cutting my arm off! This guy is amazing!

Aron is an amazing man wow! I just saw the film 127 Hours and his memoir is really wonderful too! It was difficult reading and viewing his story. I myself have been in a bad situation, having to overcome an accident which is nothing compared to his story!!! He is an inspiration and a wonderful example of how one should be after surviving an ordeal like that!

this is an inspiring story and event and i admire that he didnt give up.

God bless him, what an amazing story!

hes an inspiration to my life....so brave.

You are truly a superman. The strength to get through those days in canyon trapped the pain you have gone through it takes a superhuman strength and will to stay alive. I salute you sir.

@MrParkerman6

3 жыл бұрын

He isn't a hero, dumbass. He didn't save anyone but himself after being a complete reckless dumbass. Firefighters are heros. Not this jackass. Stop calling him a hero, idiot!

I love the way he describes everything. he speaks so eloquently.

His story is unbelievable, no doubt, i cried with the movie too and I even remembered vividly the incident 8 years ago when I saw it on the news and I don t even live in the US. But don t ever underestimate urselves calling this guy a hero, cause many more of you than you believe would ve done something like this in his position- when u face death, u r capable of things u ve never imagined, both good or bad. So there s an Aron in all of us, more or less.

He is so intelligent sounding and handsome. He's got a very lucky wife! ...I might be a little jealous of her lol

@LMOSIS

4 жыл бұрын

Divorced.

@aprilrahee

2 жыл бұрын

@@LMOSIS what??

I never heard of Aron until I saw him on "Alone in the Wild" but I have now just finished reading his book. It's so well written. You start off thinking how on Earth did he mentally manage to cut off his own arm but the journey he takes you on makes it so much easier to understand. A fantastic book, best I've read in ages. I've now ordered the movie!

wow you are amazing...you are my idol. I just watched the movie today and was so moved by you I have googled you and looked at tons of pictures and just finished watching the 6 part video of you your interview. I just came accross this clip now and just heard you say that the time this happend was april 26 through to may 1st and I cant believe it is May 1st NOW as I watch this.......what an incredible moving experience your story has been to me. Thank you for sharing and for inspiration.

medics: Hey aron i--- OH MY GOD WHERES YOUR ARM? Aron(calmly): I cut it off

This man is a true inspiration

i cannot even put into words.. the amazement.. and respect i have for you. you are simply amazing for going through this, and the will power you must have needed to get out is simply amazing. and i am only judging this on the movie "127 Hours" i am about to read your book tonight, and im sure my respect will grow even more when i am finished. you are a true hero and inspiration.

I cried watching this. Such a beautiful story of survival. I will never trailer anything in. my life for granted again.

I cry for like 30 minutes At least whenever I Break a bone and this man literally cut his arm off with a knife in a pair of pliers absolute Madlad

Crazy to think as i was being born this guy was stuck in the desert

Man this guy is amazing, the will to never give up. He is a hero in his own way

I've shared this story with thousands of students, an amazing, captivating, spiritual story of survival. Truly a miracle that he even survived this 6 day ordeal, but if you know the story (not the movie) through the book he wrote, and the interview with Tom Brokaw (beautiful job) it is a lesson for all of us. When something in life has trapped us we must cut it off and break free. Drugs, abuse, blaspheme, etc.. you see the rock in Aron's story never gave up and neither will ours.

Man you are my personal hero! I got trapped in a cave for almost 30 hours, I was lucky I had enough supplies but this... this is beyond any imagination! A true MAN!

According the newspaper he really met 2 girls before he got stuck, if i remember right.

He is a rolemodel people and has taught us a lesson in life never ever give up respect this man this hero

Most people will never be in a situation like that ,testing ourselves what we’re really made up of,if he thought he was brave before, he now knows who he is better than ever .

This guy is a living survivor from a saw scene, rock on Aron!

This guy is seriously amazing!!

i can't stop watching this.... this man is amazing .... Respect!

i have so much respect for this guy. talk about NOT giving up easily.

this man is a huge inspiration! im so happy he survived :)

He is lucky he wasn't dangling with no floor below his feet I really feel for this dude but also I have big respect for him he is some one to really look up too.top man

he really is a bron of inspiration for me, to have the will power to just cut of his arm after seeing his future with his child makes you really think about stuff. because of this man i truely realize that if u really want something nothing can stop you by doing it!

Truly phenomenal and inspirational. Blumin amazing.

aron ralston is a survivor

God was truly with him..

@tayosmallwood2416

2 жыл бұрын

No one was with him that was the problem

Dear Aron, your survival was amazing, I am so glad you survived! You really are driven by adventure, aren't you? All the best and make damn sure your son takes a survival course eh? cheers Dianne

Just read Aron's book. One of the most intriguing stories I've ever read. That it induced intense introspective ponderings is an understatment.

They us we should applaud himm

So the camera person couldnt afford a tripod or what?

This guy is a true hero. He changed my life by giving me the strength to never give up and always stay positive no matter what.

whatta man. after everything, he went through, still so bright and nice.

Thoughest guy of the century. This guy must have an incredibly strong soul, will and mind. I still don't get it where he got the strength from to climb up that cannon after 5 days of starvation and having amputated his own hand.

This man is BRAVE. BRAVE. BRAVE. God bless him...

I completely take my hat off to this man in awe of his bravery and strong will to survive. Saw the movie here in Norway today and all I can say is: MAD RESPECT!!

Even if he had a phone, there would probably not have been any signal down there.

I watched this movie on 27th april 2019. What a coincidence.

i have every and all respect for this man, anyone to dislikes this video does not understand what that could be like

cant describe the words for this man so so so much respect

Bear Grylls? That's child's play!

Jigsaw from saw loves this guy. :D

@bratton79

3 жыл бұрын

Aaron is Jigsaw. Instead of becoming embittered by his harrowing experience he learned to fully embrace life. The Saw movies may have been inspired by Aaron’s ordeal.

It's so interesting to hear stories like this and to begin to try and understand myself. I would have died there. I am very hopeful and would have hoped someone would have found me and probably would have waited too long to begin to try to cut my hand off. I am so glad he did end up doing what he did so he was here to tell us about it.

I think before people start to complain about how bad their lives are they should watch this, Aron you are a hero

he did meet 2 people which he guided to some place before going off...however i dont remember if it was 2 girls or 1 girl and a man..regardless, the jump into the pool under the rocks etc was most likely not part of the real deal :P

Holy. Shit. Ouch.

he was in so much pain but he was brave and didnt gave up.

I just saw the movie right now. Wow this guy is so... i don't want to say not human but i can't believe how strong he is.

I think I would have tried to cut it, then cried like a bitch, chickened out at the nerve, and bled out lol... :(

@sorentrexler3688

4 жыл бұрын

sparklyunicorn my thoughts exactly. after watching that scene I know I’d bleed out trying to get through the central nerve

Yeah pee drinking is the easy part. I'll drink pee all day before I can say I'll cut my own arm off literally in the middle of nowhere, with a great risk of simply bleeding out. Yeah, pee drinking is no problem.

The human's will to survive is astonishing. It doesn't always take a person who can handle pain. Yes, Aron is a true inspiration to many people and a hero to most, but anyone would attempt it, just not everyone would succeed.

you know as hes talking he thinks all the time i could not be here right now...every thing that happens in his life he double thinks now and always lives his best life.this guy is hard core and you know that.

"i suffered through all of these various bodily and mental degregations for one or two nights"