One of the best non-fiction books Ive had the privilege of reading. Hi! Well written, one of those kinds of books that I couldn't wait to get back to, and I didn't want to end. This was his fantasy a sub-24 hour solo dory run. The written version of the book is absolutely brilliant! Read the book last month. Any of my peeps that are into the outdoors or history -- read this. Read reviews from thousands of our guests on a variety of trips. Holly Black Recommends Monstrously Good YA Reads. He writes so vividly that your favorite reading chair becomes a spray-soaked perch on a bucking boat hit hard by a river running high and fast." It's also a rare and fascinating glimpse into what could have been one of our nation's biggest environmental disasters everthe failure of the Glen Canyon Dam. No other river on earth has ever cut canyons to rival those of the Colorado. Most boaters will be familiar with the bare bones of the record-breaking run, immortalized in Kevin Fedarko's 2013 bestseller, The Emerald Mile. Fedarko is a great writer (I've enjoyed his pieces in Outside for years), and he puts the speed run in context with the Grand Canyon's history, geology and hydrology, river-running culture, and the dam-building era. Just finished it and I am exhausted - what a beautifully crafted story. I have no doubt it will . I am very impressed that Matt and Ben succeeded on relatively low-volume fluctuating flows in mid-winter, and Im surprised that the new record was set on an average flow of barely 14,500 cfs. Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2022. The goal was to nail the all-time record for the fastest boat ever propelledby oar, by motor, or by the grace of God himselfdown the entire length . It was truly spectacular! I live in Page, Arizonaand was in High School during these eventsso I watched it all happen and took my first Whitewater rafting trip in 1985 with Western River Expeditions. A great read before or after a run down the CO. Format: Paperback Publisher: Scribner favorite Add to wishlist .orange-text-color {font-weight:bold; color: #FE971E;}View high quality images that let you zoom in to take a closer look. Thanks for giving me a mention in your review. The Emerald Miles 1983 record run was perhaps more risky on account of our scant familiarity with the extreme turbulence of 72,000 cfs, which kept us constantly on edge. In the latest episode of "The Dirtbag Diaries," Brendan Leonard of Semi-rad.com explores the story of how 'The Emerald Mile' became a book. For those who are not able to travel the Colorado River through The Grand Canyon, this book will take you there and show you great adventure, some incredible history and the stories of many people who have traveled there before you. Would you agree based on your speed descents? by Scribner. Orkins Lava flip and recovery has every bit of the drama and suspense of the Emerald Miles Crystal episode in 83. First, the idea of breaking the record set by the Rigg brothers originated with Wally Rist as far back as 1973. This lost treasure still evokes wonder in what lies in Glen Canyonthe 170-mile natural paradise legendary for its secret grottoes, waterfalls, beautiful ravines and isolated side canyons like Hidden Passage before it was flooded by Lake Powell upon the completion of the Glen Canyon Dam in 1963. This was a book that told the story of an incredible 36 hours by backing up and providing as much context as humanly possible to make it into the length of a novel. I was listening ..and I give thanks to Him for helping me fulfill my desire to pay respect to Kenton Grua. This book announces Fedarko as a major writing talent and at last sets forth the full story of an American legendthe legend of The Emerald Mile. This is a fantastic combination of storytelling and research. Crystal scares the living hell out of me after reading the book but life should be filled with adventure, right? "if there is a point to being in the canyon, it is not to rush but to linger, suspended in a blue-and-amber haze of in-between-ness, for as long as one possibly can. I tried in vain, at that moment, to imagine Powells incredulity about the time we had just set, as I was overcome by a feeling of deep humility that the powerful river looked favorably upon this little boat, slapped it around a bit just to put things in their proper perspective, then allowing it through to complete its mission. Now a resident of. Theres a rumor that Kenton built another dory specifically for a speed attempt. Wed love your help. Fedarko was a staff writer at Time magazinefrom 1991 to 1997, where his work helped garner an Overseas Press Club Award for a story on the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin. Did he survive? The climax of the story revolves around a speed run through the Grand Canyon in wooden dory in an attempt to break the record for how fast a boat can go through the canyon. Click Here : https://clickhere-03.blogspot.com/?book=1439159858 From one of Outside magazine?s ?Literary All-Stars? This I would come to appreciate as the novel is propelled to its crescendo. Once I get my mind into that mode, I then try to make myself believe that this is only my second or third trip, and my admiration for Bob and Jim Rigg goes up another notch. This book. And then God gave me a sign. I also told him that I had intended to pay my respects at Grua's grave but could not find it. Then in 83, again opportunity, this time to set the record to where the oar-powered record would be near unreachable. From one of Outside magazine's "Literary All-Stars" comes the thrilling true tale of the fastest boat ride ever, down the entire length of the Colorado River and through the Grand Canyon, during the legendary flood of 1983. .orange-text-color {color: #FE971E;} Discover additional details about the events, people, and places in your book, with Wikipedia integration. The night sky is so much better than anything I could have imagined. The saga of "The Emerald Mile" is a thrilling adventure, as well as a magisterial portrait of the hidden kingdom of white water at the bottom of the greatest river canyon on earth. Please note that this form cannot be used to reset your Google or Facebook password. While some visitors undertake back-country hikes, most people are content to enjoy the views from the South Rim, and do not venture much below the rim. As I sit in my office and stare out at the Jeffrey Pines in my back yard, in late November as we all wait for precipitation patiently, the big winter this story relies on feels ephemeral, like a thing of the past. Whats one of the best memories from your speed runs? And I had no idea we narrowly missed what would have been probably the greatest national disaster of the almost failing of the Glen Canyon Dam in 1983. This book announces Fedarko as a major writing talent and at last sets forth the full story of an American legend--the legend of The Emerald Mile . This book is full of adventure, chronicling the fastest journey through the Grand Canyon on a watercraft. So it is a great boon of Fedarko's book that he tells the story of the dam, and of the engineers and techinicians who built it with as much respect and homage as he gives to the dorymen." I feel like if I would have read this before, I would have had a much greater appreciation for all that I was seeing and doing. In 1983, as we turned the last corner into the open Lake Mead, I remember, as I sat on the EMs stern seat, tears coming to my eyes as a lump lodged in my throat. The saga of The Emerald Mile is a thrilling adventure, as well as a magisterial portrait of the hidden kingdom of white water at the bottom of the greatest river canyon on earth. At first it just seems like it's about some dudes trying to break a speed record for running a river, but it turns out to be a history of the Colorado River, the Grand Canyon, the Glen Canyon dam, conservation and then the adventure aspect of running the Colorado in flood stage. Publisher: Scribner Publication Year: 2014 Format: Trade Paperback Language: English Item Height: 1in. Almost cancelled the trip as a result. The 'Emerald Mile' was the prototype and the most famous among the wooden dories that . The Emerald Mile, at one time slated to be destroyed, was rescued and brought back to life by Kenton Grua, the . Ive read it twice and two days from now, Im setting off on my rafting adventure on the Colorado River. And even if your acquaintance with the two is fleeting (as is mine), you may want to read this thorough account of a speed run down the Colorado River in 1983 after one of the biggest water years in the western. This book is full of adventure, chronicling the fastest journey through the Grand Canyon on a watercraft. 860 likes. Still, in this case, I remain super-skeptical. By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and that you have read our Privacy Policy. He loved all the details and the grip as he called it. A unforgettable journey of 188 miles from Lake Powell to Lava Falls. in the tradition of the perfect storm and seabiscuit, the engrossing tale of the fastest boat ride ever down the colorado river through the grand canyon in the Rapid snowmelt in June of 1983 created the highest water in the Grand Canyon in 25 years, the likes of which hadn't been experienced since before Glen Canyon Dam was built. In the midst of this crisis, the decision to launch a small wooden dory named "The Emerald Mile" at the head of the Grand Canyon, just fifteen miles downstream from the Glen Canyon Dam, seemed not just odd, but downright suicidal. Enjoy! The Emerald Mile Choose your Destination Choose your Experience Choose your River Book My Expedition Call Us 866.904.1160 The Emerald Mile Douglas A. In the spring of 1983, massive flooding along the length of the Colorado River confronted a team of engineers at the Glen Canyon Dam with an unprecedented emergency that may have resulted in the most catastrophic dam failure in history. In 1983, following a devastating flood that led to one of the most disastrous dam wreckages in history, a trio of rafters launched a small wooden dory named The Emerald Mile just 15 miles from the failed Glen Canyon Dam. For many boaters, Im sure hearing about Orkins swim puts him in a super-human category, but swimming Crystal Rapid at 72,000 cfs sound equally terrifying! -- Bob Shacochis author of Swimming in the Volcano and Easy in the Islands"Fedarko's effortlessly engaging narrative is a labor of passion from an adventurous journalist who still calls the Grand Canyon home." It was there, less than fifty miles southwest of the present-day city of Gallup, that the explorers stumbled upon Hwikuh, a pueblo of the Zuis, whose adobe abutments Coronado immediately prepared to storm in the belief that he was about to pillage the first of Cbola's great cities. Among many other things, those dirtbag river runners uphold the virtue of disobedience: the principle that in a free society, defiance for its own sake sometimes carries value and meaning, if only because power in all of its formscommercial, governmental, and moralshould not always and without question be handed what it demands., National Outdoor Book Award for History/Biography (2013), PEN/ESPN Award for Literary Sports Writing Nominee for Shortlist (2014), National Outdoor Book Award winners, selected titles, Girls Who Bite! The book provided the exploration history of the Grand Canyon, and while interesting, was a struggle to read through. Brilliant memories for us we rafted down the Colorado just around Easter 1989 with Colorado River & Trail. Many people have been discussing whether its fair to put your dory run in the same category as a kayak descent. In addition to his travel narratives in Outside, where he worked as a senior editor, Fedarkos work has appeared in Esquire, National Geographic Adventure, and other publications, and has been anthologized in The Best American Travel Writing in 2004 and 2006. Thou shalt not is soon forgotten, but Once upon a time lasts forever. Still holding the record, even with a recent attempt at breaking it on January 7th, 2015 by Ben Orkin and Harrison Rea in Kayaksof 37 hours and 48 minutes, Kenton Grua, Rudy Petschek, and Steve Reynolds still hold the record of 36 hours and 38 minutes! No, no such dory exists, but Kenton did have plans for such a boat. In the midst of this crisis, the decision to launch a small wooden dory named "The Emerald Mile" at the head of the Grand Canyon, just fifteen miles downstream from the Glen Canyon Dam, seemed not just odd, but downright suicidal. Am a water engineer, and know what makes a 20 foot standing wave. The Emerald Mile, at one time slated to be destroyed, was rescued and brought back to life by Kenton Grua, the man at the oars, who intended to use this flood as a kind of hydraulic sling-shot. When my wife and I arrived in Flagstaff we went to Oars Grand Canyon Dories. Di Bonaventura Pics adds Emerald Mile to its extensive development slate. By kayaks, definitely! Holly Black is theauthor of more than 30 fantasy novels, including Tithe, The Coldest Girl in Coldtown, and her 2022 adult debut,Book of To see what your friends thought of this book, The Emerald Mile: The Epic Story of the Fastest Ride in History Through the Heart of the Grand Canyon. In the tradition of Kon Tiki or Touching the Void, The Emerald Mile is a story of adventure that transcends most writing of extreme exploits. I noticed a Dory painted in the colors of the Emerald mile. Well, it really is about securing the record, but I agree that on both EM runs the experience was profoundly bonding among the participants. Dallas Morning News"Crafting a tale as graceful and powerful as the natural wonder of which he writes the books goes beyond your typical river porn, offering a wide appeal to everyone from history buffs and the Popular Mechanics set to environmentalists and outdoor enthusiasts. After reading The Emerald Mile, I now wish I would have read this book before I went. Bens recovery from his Lava experience, solo in the dark in mid-winter, makes his feat infinitely more impressive. But Kenton Grua, the captain of that dory, was determined to use the flood as a hydraulic slingshot that would hurl him and his companions through 277 miles of some of the most ferocious white water in North America and, if everything went as planned, catapult the Emerald Mile into legend as the fastest boat ever propelled - by oar, by motor . In the spring of 1983, massive flooding along the l Best book about a true story that I've read in a long time! I deviated from the book to look up the facts of the events of the time periods. The flood caused two states of crises for two groups of people fundamentally at odds with each other - the engineers at Glen Canyon Dam and the river runners in the Grand Canyon. ${cardName} not available for the seller you chose. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. "The Emerald Mile is the rarest of creations-a magical convergence of words and paper, wood and water, rock and sky, human character and cosmic caprice. WOW, best book I've read this year (Of course, it is only Jan. 12th), Unlike the record-chasing canyon run recounted in. I was a little put out at the beginning with just a hint of what ultimately would follow, and it was quite a while befor he braided that intro into all the other backstories--sort of like adding ingredients to a fine recipe before it is cooked, with wafting aromas leading you up to, at last, that longed-for bite. The Emerald Mile, at one time slated to be destroyed, was rescued and brought back to life by Kenton Grua, the man . No doubt the drama of that ride is exciting, but the book also provides a deep look into the discovery of the Grand Canyon, the origins of the Glen Canyon Dam & the Hoover Dam, the graceful wooden dory, and how the famous Colorado river silt changed the landscape of Southern California including the creation of the Salton Sea. Cleveland Plain-Dealer"Grua's wild ride on the Colorado, how it mirrored his mercurial personality, is just on part of Fedarko's story; however, the rive, which runs through seven states, and the canyon, rich in both geological and political history, prove to be the real protagonists." According to his obituary he is buried in Flagstaff. So we gave up. As a writer, he'll make you understand it, savor it, and ultimately love it as you never have before. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included . For the son of a dory boatman from the Golden Age of Guiding it was a joy and vindication to read of the superheroes of my childhood in print. I almost didn't finish this book. I really enjoyed that book, especially Kevins deep dive on Glen Canyon Dam and Crystal Rapid. Emerald Mile : the Epic Story of the Fastest Ride in History Through the Heart of the Grand Canyon Item Length: 8.4in. But Reality check: many (though by no means all) of Kentons hair-brained ideas turned out to be not only feasible but also practical. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. He juxtaposes the Glen Canyon Dam engineers' race to avoid catastrophic failures during the huge 1983 spring runoff with what was happen. The Emerald Mile, at one time slated to be destroyed, was rescued and brought back to life by Kenton Grua, the man . But once I started reading I was enamored by the stories of the history of the canyon and those that experienced and changed it over the years. The Emerald Mile: The Epic Story of the Fastest Ride in History Through the Heart of the Grand Canyon Accessory - June 3, 2015 by Kevin Fedarko(Author) 4.8 out of 5 stars1,985 ratings 4.4 on Goodreads 9,246 ratings Editors' pickBest Nonfiction See all formats and editions Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. But the author truly loves the Canyon and manages to invoke the magic and captivating essence of that wondrous place, something only a boatman with many years of living in it can do. This resulted in a temporary steady release of 37,000 cfs, which brings us to factor number two: OPPORTUNITY! Most of them couldn't conceive of living anywhere else to do what they do. Having (met many of the characters as a part of my river family and) grown up hearing these legends and histories told while gathered around the Dories at cocktail hour, I enjoyed reliving this in my imagination. It's not really a story just about the fastest ride, which is a small part of the book. I also would like to rate this higher. Experience a 3 to 7 day expedition filled with whitewater excitement, spectacular waterfalls waterfalls and starry nights. Enjoy a great reading experience when you buy the Kindle edition of this book. There is a Kindle version on Amazon for The Emerald Mile. The Emerald Mile is a fantastic read, and an instant throw-back for me to those days on the river. Highly recommend it. The saga of The Emerald Mile is a thrilling adventure, as well as a magisterial portrait of the hidden kingdom of white water at the bottom of the greatest river canyon on earth. I was further interested when the group pulled up on the beach. I think this is his first, and only, book. This one is, and Fedarko's book is as inspiring as a dory itself, flying down a wild river. To add the following enhancements to your purchase, choose a different seller. The two back-to-back speed records set in the Grand Canyon last week sparked off a series of debates across social media and in river runners living rooms: Could racing through such a beautiful place ever be justified? "The Emerald Mile is the rarest of creations-a magical convergence of words and paper, wood and water, rock and sky, human character and cosmic caprice. His descriptions brought every scene to life for me - even when (or especially when) he goes off on a lyrical tangent - e.g., " And peeking over the cliffs like a Chinese lantern was a swollen, yellow globe that draped the folds of the surrounding plat. I mused about the majestic Colorado on steroids taking pity on this little nutshell of a boat audaciously zooming through Grand Canyon in a day and a half. So much history and info! One thing Team Beer emphasized was how, for them, making the speed attempt wasnt so much about getting the record as it was about bonding with good friends under very demanding circumstances. , should only brighten his accolades and helps his non-fiction book read like a fast-paced fiction adventureIt isn't necessary to be a history buff or whitewater expert to enjoy this story With meticulous research, notes and epilogue, Fedarko tells a satisfying story that is quite an entertaining ride." For both runs, their craft was a wooden dory named the Emerald Mile. What I didn't expect was the beauty and depth of the writing. Perhaps even more so as this story focuses on one single individual. Kindle readers can highlight text to save their favorite concepts, topics, and passages to their Kindle app or device. For instance, the three of us took turns at the oars, while paddlers are on their own the whole way. Thats awesome. Kit and I checked both Flagstaff cemeteries and Kenton Grua was not buried in either location. -- Bob Shacochis , author of Swimming in the Volcano and Easy in the Islands, put readers inside the adventurers' boats, even if they have only ever imagined the Grand Canyon or seen it in pictures an epic-sized true-life adventure tale that appeals to both the heart and the head." Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club thats right for you for free. In the midst of this crisis, beneath the light of a full moon, a trio of river guides secretly launched a small, hand-built wooden boat, a dory named the Emerald Mile, into the Colorado just below the dams base and rocketed toward the dark chasm downstream, where the torrents of water released by the dam engineers had created a rock . Reviving the Emerald Mile Kevin Fedarko's new book takes readers on the fastest Colorado River boat run By Stephanie Riesco - May 9, 2013 Ten years ago, right before Kevin Fedarko's first encounter with the watery force that barrels through the Grand Canyon, he found himself enraptured by the humble riverboat known as the dory. I purchased my copy that nightbut it has sit dormant on a shelf until a second friend told me how good it was. Deseret News"The Emerald Mile is the rarest of creationsa magical convergence of words and paper, wood and water, rock and sky, human character and cosmic caprice. In the midst of this crisis, the decision to launch a small wooden dory named the Emerald Mile at the head of the Grand Canyon, just fifteen miles downstream from the Glen Canyon Dam, seemed not just odd but downright suicidal. Eloquently written and well researched the boom covers many facets of the Grand Canyon all focused through the lens of the "speed run." Reading this book is a great escape to what feels like a simpler time with the high drama of a dam that may fail and river guides who may not survive a stunt that only those who run rivers would ever conceive of undertaking. Durango Telegraph"His poetic and descriptive writing should only brighten his accolades and helps his non-fiction book read like a fast-paced fiction adventureIt isn't necessary to be a history buff or whitewater expert to enjoy this story With meticulous research, notes and epilogue, Fedarko tells a satisfying story that is quite an entertaining ride." Kevin Fedarko is a painter - he just uses words instead of paint. In the midst of this crisis, the decision to launch a small wooden dory named "The Emerald Mile" at the head of the Grand Canyon, just fifteen miles downstream from the Glen Canyon Dam, seemed not just odd, but downright suicidal. Publisher's Weekly"From the bottom of our planet's most awesome landscape, Kevin Fedarko has found and rescued a great American tall tale that just happens to be true. .orange-text-color {font-weight:bold; color: #FE971E;}Enjoy features only possible in digital start reading right away, carry your library with you, adjust the font, create shareable notes and highlights, and more. Rudi Petschek on the river. I listened to the audio book on a road trip. FWIW, ebook is not the same as an audio book. 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