Being Aron Ralston, Amputee Mountaineer | The New York Times

In 2003, Aron Ralston amputated his arm after he was trapped by a boulder in a Utah canyon. Six years later, he still struggles with the meaning of his survival.
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  • @miguelofthedark
    @miguelofthedark12 жыл бұрын

    I just watched 127 hours. This man is not just a man. He's a BRAVE man.

  • @MorpheusWasted

    @MorpheusWasted

    4 жыл бұрын

    hes not just a brave man.

  • @ourple1301

    @ourple1301

    4 жыл бұрын

    So old comment XD

  • @TiffeniRusso2014

    @TiffeniRusso2014

    2 жыл бұрын

    Just watched today and I’m so moved by him.

  • @32446

    @32446

    Жыл бұрын

    Read his book. It’s amazing

  • @vlaaady

    @vlaaady

    Жыл бұрын

    In one of the late night show, Aron claimed that almost EVERYBODY can be him after hanging alone for 127h. The point is how to open such abilities in yourself without being pinned by the rock.

  • @ponalu123
    @ponalu12313 жыл бұрын

    I sat next to him on a plane when i was 12. He is a truly amazing guy!

  • @louellasalasina8325

    @louellasalasina8325

    4 жыл бұрын

    ponalu123 was it before is accident or after

  • @louisjay7698

    @louisjay7698

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@louellasalasina8325 i think she will not reply anymore lol. That comment is from 9 years ago haha. Probably dead account.

  • @louellasalasina8325

    @louellasalasina8325

    4 жыл бұрын

    L Jay Caro I had a feeling but their could have been a really small chance anyways we will never know i guess😪

  • @user-lr4oz1sn2b

    @user-lr4oz1sn2b

    4 жыл бұрын

    Soy DORa Most likely after since he was just an ordinary dude before cutting his arm off. She wouldn’t have remembered him if it was just a normal guy on a plane

  • @louellasalasina8325

    @louellasalasina8325

    4 жыл бұрын

    1505150 6270 👍

  • @momo-gc4un
    @momo-gc4un6 жыл бұрын

    Still trying to figure out how he walks with balls that big

  • @KAIJUKING123

    @KAIJUKING123

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’m guessing with his head and severed arm held high in the sky and keep pushing the boundaries of his life like we all do everyday. And saying yah I just cut my arm off without and medication anesthesia etc. to save myself from dying in a dark cave all alone does that mean I’m gonna now sit down and cry like a little girl that my arms gone and my life’s over no I’m gonna keep going and keep trying my very best everyday and give it my best shot and that’s all anyone can ever ask to someone.

  • @DunkinDonutful
    @DunkinDonutful13 жыл бұрын

    This isn't about him being a 'less talented climber'. He basically starred death in the face for hours and still had the courage to pull back into life. That is what this is about. Life is a test in many ways - this shows how anything is possible if you try. An amazing individual and I really hope docs can somehow invent prosthetics that mimmic real arms so he gets it back!

  • @JenniNayelii

    @JenniNayelii

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's what I thought too today, I dont think they have yet, hope I get a response🙂

  • @gr33n007
    @gr33n0076 жыл бұрын

    Respect to the man

  • @Nayukuo
    @Nayukuo13 жыл бұрын

    Honestly, I could NEVER do that. The mere thought of cutting off my own arm - even to save my life - makes me feel faint. Aron makes it sound like it was the obvious and only choice but I doubt anybody I know could ever do that. This guy is just amazing.

  • @unfortunately_fortunate2000

    @unfortunately_fortunate2000

    3 жыл бұрын

    you really cant say that for sure, when you are in life or death situations who you are as a person, your character, disappears. instinct kicks in and wild things happen. thats the thing with all animals including humans, self preservation & the "will to survive" push you from accepting your death to doing the last most drastic thing possible to have a shot of survival.

  • @Nayukuo

    @Nayukuo

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@unfortunately_fortunate2000bro this comment is 10 years old lmao I can't really say my views are the same as when I was 15 anymore.

  • @unfortunately_fortunate2000

    @unfortunately_fortunate2000

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Nayukuo bro, who cares how old the comment is, ik people in their 40's that dont realize instinct will take over in this kind of shituation.

  • @TheMiamiHeat

    @TheMiamiHeat

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Nayukuo I think the effects of starvation, especially dehydration, felt like a slow and more torturous death plus the fact he could have been feeling a bit numb helped toughen through the thought of it

  • @vlaaady

    @vlaaady

    Жыл бұрын

    I am sure this is what Aron thought for the first 100h. Try, for example, to fast for 3 days and observe how you change.

  • @walkingthehimalayas
    @walkingthehimalayas5 жыл бұрын

    dude i respect you... you made space in my heart

  • @highaimers
    @highaimers15 жыл бұрын

    Aron is looking much healthier these days! He seems more at peace. Perhaps he is 'coming into his own'? Thanks for the update on how and what he's doing. His story is inspirational to so many people!

  • @taylorlayton4508
    @taylorlayton45087 жыл бұрын

    just did my first canyon in Robber's Roost, where he cut his arm off, and I have to say... That is not the place to go alone without telling anyone. Hopefully we've all learned lessons from this man, not just glorified him. We did the East fork of Blue John Canyon to the main fork, a slightly more technical section than he was in.

  • @mperry1329

    @mperry1329

    5 жыл бұрын

    My goodness, you went there after what Aron went through? That is just amazing because I wouldn't have been able to do it, especially alone. I hope that you did tell others that you were doing this.

  • @wothappen82

    @wothappen82

    4 жыл бұрын

    And bring satelit phone

  • @pianothrone7965

    @pianothrone7965

    3 жыл бұрын

    He didn’t get trapped in Robber’s Roost, because I think that’s what you mean.

  • @trentblakeslee6643

    @trentblakeslee6643

    6 ай бұрын

    thank you

  • @MsBondiBlue
    @MsBondiBlue13 жыл бұрын

    This guy is amazing! I can't describe the feelings I get when I see these videos of him.. Respect to you, Aron Ralston!

  • @ziyaad2170

    @ziyaad2170

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Harsh Jha indeed we may never know the answer

  • @butterfly6917
    @butterfly691711 жыл бұрын

    If it doesn't kill you it makes you stronger

  • @benmorgan8752

    @benmorgan8752

    4 жыл бұрын

    No. No it doesn’t.

  • @ZacharyBaez

    @ZacharyBaez

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ben Morgan it actually makes you very, very weak. Usually almost dead in fact

  • @murphheard4036

    @murphheard4036

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well he is the strongest man alive

  • @beepbopboop7727

    @beepbopboop7727

    3 жыл бұрын

    False.

  • @anchorpoint3631

    @anchorpoint3631

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nope. It F...s you up mentally and have to live with that forever...

  • @Imannndk
    @Imannndk4 жыл бұрын

    People already think they have a bad life when just your alarm clock goes on and you drive to work where you don't want to work from the 4 years before but this dude he is just insane respect man

  • @jonasvm
    @jonasvm10 жыл бұрын

    got stump? LOL at his shirt

  • @vespertil10
    @vespertil104 жыл бұрын

    He must love all the possibilities of climbing attachments he can get to his arm now

  • @ArniieeCDJ
    @ArniieeCDJ13 жыл бұрын

    For those of you who havent watched the film yet, i recomend doing so. Fantastic film, and really keeps you at the edge of your seat. And you can almost feel the emotions thru every frame. What a man.

  • @ciangargan
    @ciangargan4 жыл бұрын

    I wonder if he gets tired of telling the boulder story. He must tell it a few times a week, whenever he meets a new person.

  • @lupe556
    @lupe55613 жыл бұрын

    One bad decision after another and yet he stilled managed to make it out of the depths of despair... amazing. His story is truly remarkable.

  • @nicolasjimenezq369
    @nicolasjimenezq3692 жыл бұрын

    He is a hero and an example for humanity! Greetings from Dominican Republic.

  • @guitarfreak781229
    @guitarfreak78122913 жыл бұрын

    man to think after all he went through, after all the pain he had to suffer through, he still rock climbs he is one hell of a man and a hero, and a warrior god bless this man

  • @abarnswallow
    @abarnswallow15 жыл бұрын

    i love this guy. his book was amazing. he is a shining example of human fortitude, adaptability, humility, and strength, and gratitude.

  • @PPxndas
    @PPxndas4 жыл бұрын

    He was so brave to amputate his hand

  • @theatalos
    @theatalos13 жыл бұрын

    I love his sense of humor, truly remarkable story. I saw the film and documentaries, but i still must own the book. Respect.

  • @josephaolson
    @josephaolson13 жыл бұрын

    I think by focusing on him "still" we get to do this incredible thing that he did vicariously. We get this experience of loving life more than death and sacrificing ourselves consequently. With his education, we are educated.

  • @elisashade8330
    @elisashade83305 жыл бұрын

    That’s a pretty gruesome story to tell a bunch of 5th graders lol

  • @bariohuli145

    @bariohuli145

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are a pretty gruesome person to be on youtube lol

  • @nichtderjeniche5418

    @nichtderjeniche5418

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@bariohuli145 ok

  • @pendenwangchuk2247

    @pendenwangchuk2247

    3 жыл бұрын

    yeah 😂🤣😂 but I am sure he left out the details of cutting off the arm

  • @flyingchimp12

    @flyingchimp12

    3 жыл бұрын

    I mean it’s not too bad they probably can’t grasp how gruesome it is

  • @DanTUtilizer

    @DanTUtilizer

    2 жыл бұрын

    They were SIXTH graders! So they're old enough!

  • @eastdragon42
    @eastdragon423 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @worstcaseofcrabsever5510
    @worstcaseofcrabsever551014 күн бұрын

    He overcame something that 97 percent of people couldn't have. His will to live was stronger than the impossible situation he was placed in. He had to rip his own body apart. The surge of rage that lay within him was finally unleashed. It was the spirit within that was always there. The spirit of his ancestors. The spirit of life. Inside Aron the spirit of life burns brighter than the sun...brighter than the whole galaxy.... brighter than anything.

  • @alvinspidey1114
    @alvinspidey111413 жыл бұрын

    i salute you aron, i'm at behind you to support, thanks for being an inspiration to us. i've seen the movie so many many times.. i'd still watched it over and over again specially when i'm at lowest point in my life just to refresh and inspired again aside from praying.. your supreme selfishness is our game.. thank you aron!

  • @adohparaya
    @adohparaya13 жыл бұрын

    i love that last tone that sounds

  • @Hidjdjdj
    @Hidjdjdj13 жыл бұрын

    i love how hes embracing it with that shirt ♥

  • @AlefGotis
    @AlefGotis15 жыл бұрын

    Great . Awsome , and good article .

  • @ColoRADbro420
    @ColoRADbro42013 жыл бұрын

    this guy trips me out cuz he is like me in many ways, i'm not soloing 14ers in winter but i live in colorado in the mountains, i hike solo all the time, i love phish, i am really inspired by mr ralston, the irony that he had brushes with death so frequently from mountaineering in extreme conditions then this happens on his vacation. he was looking for adventure and so am i and i hope i don't create a scenario like he had cuz damn, his balls are way bigger than mine, dude aron, you are my hero

  • @chivs0811
    @chivs081114 жыл бұрын

    I love how he's is still doing what he loves, even though without his arm, that doesnt stop him, however we people that have two arms are to afraid to go for it (whatever we want to do) i can speak for myself when i say im scared of os much, but seing this guy inspires me, he is awesome

  • @doseusa
    @doseusa13 жыл бұрын

    This guy is amazing, He is like my hero

  • @streamline6732
    @streamline673213 жыл бұрын

    Truly an inspirational story of personal discovery and will to survive. I to be able to have in that situation take your life in your hands and survive is incredible. Telling todays youth about your experiences and with your wisdom educated people is what I feel most people would not do, for this your inspire me to take life everyday and never give up. Thank you for sharing this story to the world because of this i believe we all can learn something

  • @peachygnr
    @peachygnr13 жыл бұрын

    All the best to him man..what a good guy.

  • @TheJamsterlingable
    @TheJamsterlingable11 жыл бұрын

    0:53 Watch the blonde child in the middle gazing at Ralston's arm.

  • @minor101

    @minor101

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yo is she ok

  • @Me-qy1bv
    @Me-qy1bv5 жыл бұрын

    Who else is here because they watched 127 hours.

  • @CM_Kha

    @CM_Kha

    5 жыл бұрын

    You're not alone

  • @demyan6848

    @demyan6848

    5 жыл бұрын

    I'm here for my school presentation

  • @readysetgo6116

    @readysetgo6116

    4 жыл бұрын

    *Everyone*

  • @cese83
    @cese8313 жыл бұрын

    Amazing guy! Can't wait to see the movie is dedicated to him. Greez from Switzerland!

  • @Ajstoneyou
    @Ajstoneyou11 жыл бұрын

    RESPECT!!!!

  • @jevinday
    @jevinday4 жыл бұрын

    Lol it's funny when I think that my life is so just so hard. This dude is awesome

  • @D0NKY
    @D0NKY13 жыл бұрын

    Very self-aware guy. Props to you Aron.

  • @chloeoutline
    @chloeoutline13 жыл бұрын

    This guy is incredible.

  • @antonpersson5824
    @antonpersson582411 жыл бұрын

    Awsome Tour my hero

  • @ben5leto
    @ben5leto13 жыл бұрын

    This guy is a hero. Maybe not a hero who helps others but another definition of hero. And he could be a hero who helps other too I mean he did change my life by giving me the strength to be positive and to never give up.

  • @sommi888
    @sommi88814 жыл бұрын

    Amazing. Absolutely amazing.

  • @sommi888

    @sommi888

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Harsh Jha 🧡💛💚💙 Welcome to my 11 year old comment sir. Bitcoin was $1 back then and now it's $32000. I wonder where it'll be in 11 years from now? 👍

  • @Spielkind5000
    @Spielkind500013 жыл бұрын

    great man!!!

  • @praveenthrivikraman
    @praveenthrivikraman13 жыл бұрын

    You are my hero.

  • @beepbopboop7727
    @beepbopboop77273 жыл бұрын

    3:31 All those arms after seeing one cut off.

  • @inesnaglic472
    @inesnaglic4723 жыл бұрын

    Very strong young man, respect🌹💙

  • @PerpetualLifecycle
    @PerpetualLifecycle13 жыл бұрын

    3:08 is that seriously his bloody amputated arm stuck in a gap? This dude is fucking pro!

  • @jroberts7387
    @jroberts738713 жыл бұрын

    This guy should get a Bad Ass of the Century award.

  • @DoozyJr
    @DoozyJr13 жыл бұрын

    MAAD MAD MAD MAD MAD MAD MAD respect for this guy.

  • @ronniepage
    @ronniepage14 жыл бұрын

    usually you'd think only a navy seal or some other kind of commando would have the mental ability to go through with this, this guy is truly a warrior.

  • @jennifermassengill1635
    @jennifermassengill1635 Жыл бұрын

    The human spirit is amazing. We never know what we are capable of until backed into a corner of life or death.

  • @murphheard4036
    @murphheard40363 жыл бұрын

    You’re the greatest adventurer of all time !!!

  • @spanktonpixelart1874
    @spanktonpixelart18744 жыл бұрын

    He deserves to be a legend

  • @KptnHaddock_
    @KptnHaddock_13 жыл бұрын

    This guy is so badass

  • @CaptainPommby
    @CaptainPommby13 жыл бұрын

    I wanna give him a hug!

  • @pancon9947
    @pancon99475 жыл бұрын

    He is just so cool

  • @davd1986
    @davd198613 жыл бұрын

    And another thing is, it's not like he is out there showing off. How can you show something like that off? I can't even begin to imagine how he feels everyday. No wonder he is still stunned and in disbelief. It's easy for any one of us to think about what we could have or wouldn't have done, but the fact of the matter is that you either want to live or die. Although he wasn't very smart going alone and not telling anyone, at least his positive attitude towards life kept him alive!!!

  • @jddcfc
    @jddcfc13 жыл бұрын

    this guy is amazing :)

  • @Javier-B.00-00
    @Javier-B.00-006 жыл бұрын

    Saludos desde España,Aron.Ánimo.

  • @kingpopaul
    @kingpopaul15 жыл бұрын

    what a cool guy truly

  • @mikeborja1
    @mikeborja113 жыл бұрын

    many things make this story remarkable, like the character in the movie says, it was almost like it was meant to be, I like the part in the movie where he says this rock was waiting for me since the day I was born, everything in my life, every decision, has led me to this place, and the fact that he saw a vision of his son makes it incredible, he wasn't stupid, he is very smart had a good job, speaks many languages, plays piano very good, etc... but like he said is like it was meant to happen

  • @B1aDK
    @B1aDK13 жыл бұрын

    The SAW movies must be a total different experience for him, lol.

  • @minor101

    @minor101

    2 жыл бұрын

    Saw 6 tho

  • @funwithgoats01
    @funwithgoats0113 жыл бұрын

    WHERE CAN I HUG THIS MAN?!

  • @coolmore64
    @coolmore6413 жыл бұрын

    i wanna hug him !

  • @philsbootleg
    @philsbootleg13 жыл бұрын

    lmaooo 1:07 i had the same look on my face when i was watching the movie lol

  • @19dec1981
    @19dec198113 жыл бұрын

    love his shirt!

  • @nakaru_kushi6168
    @nakaru_kushi61684 жыл бұрын

    I watched the movie like 10,000 times So cooool and inspirational

  • @nhdarling2
    @nhdarling213 жыл бұрын

    2:47 I can see why they cast James Franco for the movie

  • @vikhdez9306
    @vikhdez93063 жыл бұрын

    what a beast

  • @machinamanification
    @machinamanification14 жыл бұрын

    I read his book "Between a Rock and A hard pace" His story is so incredible, horrible... but incredible.

  • @drjsteinberg
    @drjsteinberg13 жыл бұрын

    127 Hours was AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @MrJDazz1230
    @MrJDazz123014 жыл бұрын

    This is such an incredible true story. I can NOT wait to see the movie.

  • @XxxX-wx3er
    @XxxX-wx3er3 жыл бұрын

    You can push the boundaries .. but sometimes the boundaries push back.

  • @tacobenddr
    @tacobenddr2 жыл бұрын

    3:08 gives me goosebumps

  • @imdontaisbrokeheadphones6741
    @imdontaisbrokeheadphones67415 жыл бұрын

    Jesus I went 6 years back into time just to see chuck norris jokes🤦‍♂️

  • @Stephjackson10
    @Stephjackson1013 жыл бұрын

    loving his stump shirt!

  • @b4igetu
    @b4igetu13 жыл бұрын

    haha I love his shirt

  • @azard3
    @azard314 жыл бұрын

    Damn, mans got skills

  • @JonyMatt
    @JonyMatt14 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad I saw this video. I just read the book which was fascinating about his story of survival. But what was missing was his thoughts on why God allowed him to survive and what he's suppose to do (or is doing) with this gift. This video helps a lot in filling answering that question. Seems like Aron should write another book about his journey in the years after his amazing survival.

  • @jjang8195
    @jjang819513 жыл бұрын

    everyone keep in mind that the most painful part was his hand being crushed by the rock. by the time he had started to amputate his own arm, he was so delirious that he probably did not feel as much pain as his hand being flattened. the hand was already "gone", so to break it off would of course be painful, but not as painful as getting your hand crushed flat.

  • @livordie4eelam
    @livordie4eelam13 жыл бұрын

    respect life.!!

  • @maayan460
    @maayan46013 жыл бұрын

    what a brave man!! to recover and get back on the horse from... not a simple thing... nope...

  • @MilesDeep
    @MilesDeep13 жыл бұрын

    haha i love his shirt :) got stump?

  • @sfinks101
    @sfinks10113 жыл бұрын

    the best man and hard

  • @idlehands1111111111
    @idlehands111111111113 жыл бұрын

    this guys the man! 4:34

  • @southrules
    @southrules13 жыл бұрын

    Dude is a badass, seal team 6 level.

  • @gmstokes
    @gmstokes13 жыл бұрын

    lol got stump. i love this guy

  • @Beetlebomb3D
    @Beetlebomb3D13 жыл бұрын

    To answer his question at the end: Because many people would choose to die, or not have enough courage to amputate their own arm. The sheer amount of strength and bravery, that will to live, is enough to have your name in the halls of fame more so than anyone else I can think of at this moment.

  • @MrZombiekiller23
    @MrZombiekiller2313 жыл бұрын

    i saw the movie, its soo good

  • @4Drumming
    @4Drumming13 жыл бұрын

    i love at 1:10 that girl is just glaring at his arm, these kids need to take this stuff in. they're only impressionable when they want to be it seems.

  • @cavetr0ll
    @cavetr0ll4 жыл бұрын

    Pause at 0:56. Says it all.

  • @JLIV461
    @JLIV46114 жыл бұрын

    My leg got chopped off and after 3 surgeries the wonderful doctors reattached it and I played pro softball for the next 12 years. Mostly making that level because of how fast I could run. Nothing makes you appreciate your body like losing part of it. What I went through was not nearly as drastic as his ordeal, I was working and surrounded by people when it happened, but I can relate. Thank God for Doctors. Particularly Doctor Ronald Heisey at Bayshore Medical in Pasadena, Texas.

  • @licka
    @licka13 жыл бұрын

    0:55 Crazy eyes.

  • @ELmaggo10
    @ELmaggo1013 жыл бұрын

    On the other hand, Im sure that Aron, being smart as he is, knew since the first few days he had to break his bone to be able to cut himself free. He might had the hope of getting rescued, get free somehow, or simply the instinct to live longer before do it, but he knew what was happening. That doesnt change the fact hes a Hero and a great teacher. Im also sure he fought through the days with his arm and the rock to the point he lost his strength many times. Damn, must been really hard times.

  • @HamzahAhmadq
    @HamzahAhmadq13 жыл бұрын

    127 HOURS YAAAHHHHH!

  • @ELmaggo10
    @ELmaggo1013 жыл бұрын

    Hes like a professor that marked you and you will never forget

  • @karadan100
    @karadan10014 жыл бұрын

    @JLIV461 Wow. That's an amazing story. Have you had any physical adverse effects from your injury? Namely, loss of feeling in your foot or phantom pains?