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“National Geographic is transitioning its Adventure brand from traditional print to a multi-platform model that will include newsstand editions, books, e-magazines, mobile applications and a robust Web site. National Geographic will also continue to honor the world’s great explorers and adventurers with the National Geographic Adventure Awards.”

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Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Trapped in a remote canyon in Southeast Utah for a week with his hand pinned between a chockstone and the canyon wall, Aron Ralston faced an impossible choice.  With no way to call for help and with no one aware of his location, he determined that amputating his hand to free himself was the only way to avoid dying alone in the canyon.  Although Aron admits to the critical mistake of not informing anyone of his plan and setting off alone to explore the canyon, his management of the situation and his ultimate survival in the face of unimaginable challenge is impressive. Aron recounts from the memory of when he first fell in love with the outdoors through to his journey out of the canyon after amputating his own arm, and this superbly written account of his often dangerous encounters is an inspiring testament to the power of the outdoors and the will to survive.

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