The author recounts his harrowing experiences of being trapped for six days in Blue John Canyon in Utah and having to amputate his own right arm in order to save his life.

The powerfully uplifting true story of one man's struggle to survive against mountainous odds. Aron Ralston has a passion for all things outdoors. But when a falling boulder traps him in a remote Utah canyon, a thrill-seeker's adventure becomes the challenge of a lifetime. Over the next five days, Ralston embarks on a remarkable personal journey in which he relies on the memories of family and friends as well as his own courage and ingenuity to turn...

Wrapped up in his latest video project, Twister fails to listen to Ray's rock climbing instructions while Sam, who did poorly on his first attempt, practices with help from Tito.

"...climbing flicks from around the globe: the legendary race for the nose speed record; a nine year old bouldering prodigy; multi-day battles on the world's hardest big wall free climb; an epic Himalayan winter ascent; a crazed high-lining champion; and the most insane ice climbing action ever."--Container insert.

Through the sage advice of one of the world's foremost female climbers and the lens of an internationally acclaimed photographer, women learn that climbing is more fun than dangerous, that overcoming fear can boost self-esteem, and that the fitness benefits for women are tremendous. Most women learn climbing from men, but the sport is different fora woman, both physically and psychologically-and it is empowering for women to learn about climbing from...