This resulted in a temporary steady release of 37,000 cfs, which brings us to factor number two: OPPORTUNITY! Now a resident of. On the other hand, the physical demands on a record-breaking kayaker on a continuous 277 mile run through Grand Canyon are such that they require a top-rated athlete in peak condition performing at 100 percent. 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 . It's not really a story just about the fastest ride, which is a small part of the book. The Emerald Mile | Book by Kevin Fedarko | Official Publisher Page | Simon & Schuster About The Book About The Author Product Details Related Articles Raves and Reviews Resources and Downloads The Emerald Mile The Epic Story of the Fastest Ride in History Through the Heart of the Grand Canyon By Kevin Fedarko Trade Paperback LIST PRICE $19.99 This one is, and Fedarkos book is as inspiring as a dory itself, flying down a wild river. This is a fantastic combination of storytelling and research. 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.The Emerald Mile, at one time slated to be destroyed, was rescued and brought back to life by Kenton Grua, the man at . And then God gave me a sign. The production company behind the blockbuster Transformers franchise, which maintains a long-standing first-look deal with Paramount, is currently in development with fifth installment of Michael Bay's Transformers series, the Transformers projects, Die Hard: Year One, and the prehistoric shark pic Meg. Mountain magazine"The book is at its heart an engrossing meditation on the eternal struggle between man and nature." 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. Both your 1983 descent and Ben Orkins recent run required overcoming some pretty intense swims to go on and set the record. We could intermittently relax our bodies because we took turns rowing, but not our minds because of the extreme turbulence. Except for books, Amazon will display a List Price if the product was purchased by customers on Amazon or offered by other retailers at or above the List Price in at least the past 90 days. I didnt expect it to be so dense looking! The flood Let me count the ways I love this book! Just reading the account had me on pins and needles and induced tachycardia. Impressively well-researched and very well-written. It appealed to two of my interests: engineering, with its descriptions of how the personnel at the Glen Canyon Dam dealt with the huge water inflows from the El Nino event and the damage caused to the spillways, and whitewater rafting, with its descriptions of the fastest ride and how rafting companies, their customers, and the river rangers dealt with the dang. Just finished it and I am exhausted - what a beautifully crafted story. The 'Emerald Mile' was the prototype and the most famous among the wooden dories that . First, you cup a hand in the river and run the water over the back of your neck and face to reduce the cold shock of whats coming. And read the book first. This one is, and Fedarko's book is as inspiring as a dory itself, flying down a wild river. (Note: the interview really beings at the 4:19 mark, so put your cursor there if you want to skip the wind-up and the ads.) And he motioned, with his head, towards the river. 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." 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. The Emerald Mile was the name of a boat, a legendary wooden dory that was once thought dead. My only regret is that I didn't read this book before going. comes the thrilling true tale of the fastest boat . A great read before or after a run down the CO. The Emerald Mile is so much more than the epic tale of the 1983 dory speed run through the Grand Canyon, though that adventure is brilliantly told. The Emerald Mile: The Epic Story of the Fastest Ride in History Through the Heart of the Grand Canyon Paperback - July 1, 2014 by Kevin Fedarko (Author) 1,998 ratings 4.4 on Goodreads 9,369 ratings Editors' pick Best Nonfiction See all formats and editions Kindle $14.99 Read with Our Free App Hardcover No, no such dory exists, but Kenton did have plans for such a boat. Product Identifiers Watch "The Emerald Mile" Intro: The Fastest Ride in History through the Heart of the Grand Canyon Watch on I just completed this Epic Novel on the Grand Canyon Dory speed run in 1983. 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. The Emerald Mile is the exhilarating true story of that epic attempt to capture the speed record for the fastest boat ride through the Grand Canyon ever. The Emerald Mile, at one time slated to be destroyed, was rescued and brought back to life by Kenton Grua, the . Do yourself a favor and check out this exciting literary adventure! 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. Di Bonaventura Pics adds Emerald Mile to its extensive development slate. We are sorry. Was it possible to compare the kayakers who made the 277-mile speed run to the previous record which was set in a wooden dory? This was a fantastic book! I would have rated it higher if the first part of the book werent so slow. I argued that if he were to follow this plan it would be more realistic for him to set 30 hours as a goal, but he remained adamant about a sub-24 hour run. There is a Kindle version on Amazon for The Emerald Mile. 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. 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. This is my first book ever listening to, and I think listening to some of the names rather than being able to see them on paper might have helped keep track of some of the names, but that's largely unimportant. Kenton Grua, Rudy Petschek, and Steve Reynolds, https://www.amazon.com/Emerald-Mile-Fastest-History-Through-ebook/dp/B00ALYY6W8/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1613844144&sr=8-1. Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2015. Pub Date: May 7, 2013 ISBN: 978-1-4391-5985-9 Page Count: 432 Publisher: Scribner Any of my peeps that are into the outdoors or history -- read this. We dont share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we dont sell your information to others. Firstly, such a project would require sponsorship (which Kenton recognized) and long-term planning. This book started out slowly, and I found some of the flowery prose to be ponderous, but the second half was much better than the first. The entire first half is more of a history and geology lesson about the Grand Canyon and river rafting. In his new book The Emerald Mile - the name of the wooden dory that made the trip - Kevin Ferdarko chronicles their record-breaking and illegal run though the canyon. Well-told, deeply-researched, engaging to re. 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. The Emerald Mile's record stood for 33 years. 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. 860 likes. The guide, his back to the river, looked me in the eye. Ive read it twice and two days from now, Im setting off on my rafting adventure on the Colorado River. Thou shalt not is soon forgotten, but Once upon a time lasts forever. One of the best non-fiction books Ive had the privilege of reading. That same canyon had been a major, three-week survival challenge for Major Powells crew. https://www.amazon.com/Emerald-Mile-Fastest-History-Through-ebook/dp/B00ALYY6W8/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1613844144&sr=8-1. The challenges faced by kayakers attempting a Grand Canyon speed run are, for the most part, entirely different from those faced by an oar-powered row boat, so much so that it becomes a stretch to compare the two (apples and oranges). Then in 83, again opportunity, this time to set the record to where the oar-powered record would be near unreachable. FWIW, ebook is not the same as an audio book. Kenton Grua in the 2000s. Thanks for giving me a mention in your review. I do remember the thrill it was to stand on the edge of the Canyon as both of Glen Canyon Dams spillways and all 4 jet tubes were roaring down belowTHE WHOLE CANYON SHOOK! What makes the book so compelling is the broader narrative - this is not so much a book about a rafting trip it is a book about the Grand Canyon and America's relationship to wilderness. The popular highlights below are some of the most common ones Kindle readers have saved. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, Cadillac Desert: The American West and Its Disappearing Water, Revised Edition. Well-told, deeply-researched, engaging to read book. by Scribner. Lol, just kidding (barely). This book started out slowly, and I found some of the flowery prose to be ponderous, but the second half was much better than the first. It takes almost 3/4 of the way into the book to actually get to The Emerald Mile water run, but it is so worth the wait! 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. The article was originally published on Canoe & Kayak. If you are interested in the Colorado Rive and the Grand Canyon, then I highly recommend it. The Emerald Mile, at one time slated to be destroyed, was rescued and brought back to life by Kenton Grua, the . 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. I almost didn't finish this book. Expecting a mild adventure read, I ordered this book based on some comments in the Outside book club Facebook group. Orkins Lava flip and recovery has every bit of the drama and suspense of the Emerald Miles Crystal episode in 83. Fedarko was a staff writer at Time magazine from 1991 to 1997, where his work helped garner an Overseas Press Club Award for a story on the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. The last time I rowed was back in Boy Scouts. Almost cancelled the trip as a result. Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2022. And on one of the biggest rapids on the river, boats were being torn apart and people were dying. 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. Read reviews from thousands of our guests on a variety of trips. Learn how your comment data is processed. Just got off the river last week at mile 225. 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. There were two equally important factors that determined our attempts. WOW, best book I've read this year (Of course, it is only Jan. 12th), Unlike the record-chasing canyon run recounted in. Let me count the ways I love this book! Boulder Weekly"Powerful and poetic passages 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." Brilliant! The Emerald Mile crews that set the 1980 and 1983 records were, although very experienced in Grand Canyon, just journeymen commercial river guides attempting our speed run during a break in our commercial boating schedule. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. 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. I was further interested when the group pulled up on the beach. Almost five million people visit Grand Canyon National Park annually. This one is, and Fedarko's book is as inspiring as a dory itself, flying down a wild river. We caught up with Rudi Petschek, the last surviving member of the three-man crew which set the previous speed record. 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. To see our price, add these items to your cart. 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. Fantastic read, both in terms of the history of the canyon and the record breaking descent. That trip was something I will never forget. The Emerald Mile $19.99 Qty: Quantity in Cart: None Required reading for 12th grade English elective, River and Rock In the winter of 1983, the largest El Nino event on record, a series of superstorms, battered the West. Hi! 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. It looks like WhatsApp is not installed on your phone. I love Fedarkos description of what was going on in Glen Canyon Dam and the accident at Crystal Rapid. 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 United State's history. I only gave it four stars because the font was rather small for these old, tired eyes. To float, to drift, savoring the pulse of the river on its odyssey through the canyon, and above all, to postpone the unwelcome and . Recommended! Let us know whats wrong with this preview of, Published As a boatman, Fedarko knows this world intimately. Rudi Petschek: I have written congratulatory messages to Matt Klema and Ben Orkin expressing my admiration. Eloquently written and well researched the boom covers many facets of the Grand Canyon all focused through the lens of the "speed run." I have been hugely privileged enough to do the trip 3 times in my life as a passenger on the big rigs, so it brought me right back there. Let me start, I am not a boating person. Format: Paperback Publisher: Scribner favorite Add to wishlist The author really takes you there with all the details of the history of the Grand Canyon, John Wesley Powell and his explorations, geology of the area, background of all the characters involved, the history of the Glen Canyon Dam and many others and the environmentalist fighting against their construction. ${cardName} not available for the seller you chose. 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? On normal flows, I dont think the extra straight-line speed would have sufficed; on a 40,000 flow the boats extra length would have been a handicap in the turbulence which began to manifest itself at that level. I deviated from the book to look up the facts of the events of the time periods. Kevin Fedarkos superb book presents the Grand Canyon in a way most people will never see it from the bottom up, with a strong emphasis on the river that carved the Canyons unique features and which provides the most accessible route for the much smaller number of tourists lucky enough to experience the beautiful natural and geologic features of the lower Canyon. Some of it, like the struggle for protection of the grand canyon itself and how it almost got turned into a reservoir, was v. This is my first book ever listening to, and I think listening to some of the names rather than being able to see them on paper might have helped keep track of some of the names, but that's largely unimportant. The Epic Story of the Fastest Ride in History Through the Heart of the Grand Canyon Overall I really enjoyed the book. I sensed he was welling up under is sunglasses. It was fun reading it after the trip too. According to his obituary he is buried in Flagstaff. From Kevin . Please use a different way to share. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. I would have rated it higher except for the fact that the first 100 pages were a struggle. Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2022. Fedarko has supplied astonishing facts, lyrical, magical atmosphere, and extreme One of the most enthralling books I have read in a long time. The author violates the Chekhov rule (if you put a gun on the mantelpiece, it should go off by the second act) vs giving us the action (or at least a summary of it) before launching into the back story. Fedarko has supplied astonishing facts, lyrical, magical atmosphere, and extreme sports all woven into a witty and far-reaching history. It helps that I saw the Grand Canyon for the first time this summer. 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. 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. 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. 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. I also told him that I had intended to pay my respects at Grua's grave but could not find it. The book may have some highlights, notes, underlined pages. Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt, The book may have minor cosmetic wear like creased spine, cover, scratches, curled corners, folded pages, minor sunburn, minor water damage, minor bent. The story telling (based on true events) was fantastic. The Emerald Mile by Kevin Fedarko Summary: The Emerald Mile by Kevin Fedarko is a novel about the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon. Kenton felt (I disagreed) that such a dory custom-designed for this purpose would allow him to break 24 hours on a solo run. He juxtaposes the Glen Canyon Dam engineers' race to avoid catastrophic failures during the huge 1983 spring runoff with what was happening on the river with the many commercial trips caught in big water. Book has great history lessons as well. So you see, the challenges are opposite, except for overall endurance which is common to both. Would you agree based on your speed descents? The Emerald Mile, at one time slated to be destroyed, was rescued and brought back to life by Kenton Grua, the man . 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! Ok, if you have an issue with whitewater, don't read this before going on a Colorado River trip. Rudi Petschek on the river. is the story about wilderness and the American mind, albeit an American mind juiced on Class V adrenaline Perhaps because we sympathize so strongly with the characters of, --thanks in no small part to Fedarko's flowing prose--you'll feel yourself lurching along with them on wooden boats, in ocher-hued canyons, beneath cobalt skies, into the frenzied thrashings of the Colorado river as the very lanscape of the West attempts to choke it." Kevins book should be required reading for anyone taking a Colorado River trip. Wow, this was Let me start, I am not a boating person. "The Emerald Mile" by Kevin Fedarko . Enhancements you chose aren't available for this seller. Slept under the stars every night and cruised, swam and hiked during the day. 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. ${cardName} unavailable for quantities greater than ${maxQuantity}. Discover why The Emerald Mile by Kevin Fedarko is such a great book to read. This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt. I purposefully avoided reading much about the trip and didn't look at videos or pictures before I went because I wanted everything to be a surprise. Kevin Fedarko is a painter - he just uses words instead of paint. The Emerald Mile, at one time slated to be destroyed, was rescued and brought back to life by Kenton Grua, the man at . 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. 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 . To add the following enhancements to your purchase, choose a different seller. Perhaps even more so as this story focuses on one single individual. My expectation based on the title, the cover and the synopsis I read was that it would be an exciting, adventure read. Can an adventure story be as beautiful as it is heart-stopping and exciting? 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. Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2022. it was in a wooden dory, with the legendary boatman Kenton Grua, "The Factor" as he was known, and the character at the center of this book. Be the first to ask a question about The Emerald Mile. Photo by Kenly Weills. I often wondered if that was to remind the River Guides to respect the Colorado River in the Grand Canyonas they would be dining there just before embarking on their next trip through The Great Unknown. 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. I really enjoyed that book, especially Kevins deep dive on Glen Canyon Dam and Crystal Rapid. They floated the 277 treacherous miles along the Colorado River in a blistering 36 hours and 38 minutes. Kevin Fedarko lives in northern New Mexico and works as a part-time river guide in Grand Canyon National Park. So I asked him if he knew Kenton Grua. And, you could hear it from town. 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. In fact, it would not be overblown to say The Emerald Mile deserved a spot on the bookshelf alongside such enduring classics as Cadillac Desert, Desert Solitaire and Encounters with the Archdruid. Probably more information and history behind the great dams of the west, Grand Canyon, Lake Powell and river running than most people want/need, but I ended up really liking this and the narrator was great! 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No Import Fees Deposit & $12.57 Shipping to Malaysia. *Unsubscribe Anytime See Our Privacy Policy. Yet, I found myself learning details or stories that I had not heard as the flood was taking place. That spring, a massive snowmelt sent runoff racing down the Colorado River toward the Glen Canyon Dam. Book Synopsis 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 . This book is a kind of love letter to the Colorado River and its Grand Canyon. Three days later as we approached the Redwall Cavern . magazines 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. Lots of analogies and philosophising that long nights gazing at the night sky from the bottom of the Canyon leads too. Specifically, this book is about the 1983 flood that washed down the Colorado Basin into Lake Powell, forcing a massive, unprecedented flood down the Colorado River and through Grand Canyon. 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. Beautiful writing, simply beautiful. So much history and info! "Kevin Fedarko's new brilliant work is the story about wilderness and the American mind, albeit an American mind juiced on Class V adrenaline Perhaps because we sympathize so strongly with the characters of The Emerald Mile--thanks in no small part to Fedarko's flowing prose--you'll feel yourself lurching along with them on wooden boats, in ocher-hued canyons, beneath cobalt skies, into the frenzied thrashings of the Colorado river as the very lanscape of the West attempts to choke it." 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