${cardName} not available for the seller you chose. This is a story of a super-man deliberately pushing himself physically to his limits, which the Emerald Mile story is not. 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. 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. attempt by three eccentric Colorado river guides to navigate the swollen rapids of the Grand Canyon in 1983 in a tiny dory called the Emerald Mile. Kevin Fedarko lives in northern New Mexico and works as a part-time river guide in Grand Canyon National Park. Am a water engineer, and know what makes a 20 foot standing wave. I have no doubt it will become an instant classic, a timeless chronicle of what can still be legitimately called the American spirit." The fascinating characters are pretty much universally attached to this river and canyon at the hip. Fedarko was a staff writer at. Publisher: Scribner Publication Year: 2014 Format: Trade Paperback Language: English Item Height: 1in. Then in 1980 the Bureau achieved its ill-timed goal of filling both reservoirs. But as readers will discover, it's much, much more! Refresh and try again. The Emerald Mile is the best combination of journalistic reporting and eloquent storytelling. 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. Try again. And, you could hear it from town. 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. "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. Expecting a mild adventure read, I ordered this book based on some comments in the Outside book club Facebook group. The ebook version of The Emerald Mile is epically BAD. 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. Not everyone will want to invest the time necessary to fully appreciate this exquisite work of narrative nonfiction. Three whitewater guides, one wooden dory, and the Colorado River, swollen by record snowmelt and raging with a fury that boatmen hadn't seen since the days of John Wesley Powell. 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. -- 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's that goodFedarko will have you posied on the edge of your seat like a high-sider at in Lava Falls." If you are lucky, you might even feel some of the magic of the Canyon! 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. Lose this wild place America, and you will lose a big chunk of your soul. Long story short, in 1983 Kenton and two friends secretly launched their boat at midnight during a historical 'superstorm' and went on to successfully set a new Grand Canyon speed record. I want to rate this book higher - the subject matter is exactly what I want to be reading all the time, but I had a couple issues with the book. Also, the depth and level of detail that Kevin Fedarko takes us towhile weaving much of the background story of Grand Canyon into this epic tailis fundamentally necessary to help us fully understand those moments surrounding the speed run. The book may have some highlights, notes, underlined pages. 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! From Kevin . Finally, you settle into silence and begin talking yourself into a mental space where you prepare for the threshold momentthe point where the world drops away, the jitters subside, and a cool resolve seizes the tissues of your chest and belly. Most boaters will be familiar with the bare bones of the record-breaking run, immortalized in Kevin Fedarko's 2013 bestseller, The Emerald Mile. Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2022. This book was hard to put down. Can an adventure story be as beautiful as it is heart-stopping and exciting? Mens Journal has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. Lots of pertinent information. 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. A great read. I recently went on a Grand Canyon river rafting adventure. At first it just intrigued me with its promise of crazy adventure, but once started, I was hooked on the whole, incredible story. It was an amazing trip that I hope everyone has an opportunity to experience. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Impressively well-researched and very well-written. Kit and I checked both Flagstaff cemeteries and Kenton Grua was not buried in either location. Rudi Petschek on the river. So fascinating, was such a great audio book! 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. 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. 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." Any of my peeps that are into the outdoors or history -- read this. 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 dam's base and rocketed toward the dark chasm downstream, where the torrents of water released by the dam engineers had created a rock-walled . It's that goodFedarko will have you posied on the edge of your seat like a high-sider at in Lava Falls." , 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. A good story but way too much detail. 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. The story telling (based on true events) was fantastic. "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. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. "The Emerald Mile" by Kevin Fedarko is now on my short list of all-time favorite books, 5 stars plus! I had no idea all that was happening in the '80's. 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! re-creates an incredible voyage through the flood-swollen Grand Canyon in such heart-pounding detail that you need to pause every few pages to catch your breath that your favorite reading chair becomes a spray-soaked perch on a bucking boat hit hard by a river running high and fast." 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. Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2022. Enjoy!! This past August 2018, I had the great privilege to take a 5 day journey down the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon. The Emerald Mile's record stood for 33 years. 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. Crystal scares the living hell out of me after reading the book but life should be filled with adventure, right? The tale of your speed descents has no doubt inspired new generations to take up the challenge presented by the canyon. He then said, "I was here for the memorial service and his cremated remains were spread here. . And on one of the biggest rapids on the river, boats were being torn apart and people were dying. Please try again. 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. This is terrific narrative nonfiction. So I re-engagedand what a story it has to tell. For more information please read our. 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. 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. He spoke to the BBC about an . The authors writing style was very cumbersome and he seemed to take two or three sentences to say what could have been said more simply with one. Especially some of the descriptions of the river and its currents, eddies and rapids. One of the most enthralling books I have read in a long time. Just barely. 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 danger of the increased water flows and changes to rapids through the Grand Canyon. At first it just intrigued me with its promise of crazy adventure, but once started, I was hooked on the whole, incredible story. Fedarko earned a Masters of Philosophy in Russian history at Oxford in 1990. 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. Did you, Kenton and Wren realize that your time could be beaten by kayak at normal flows? Thanks for giving me a mention in your review. The author personally knew most of the "characters" that appear in this well researched, beautifully written, appropriately humorous expose on all things Grand Canyon. The story of this epic run became widely known through Kevin Fedarkos 2013 book also called The Emerald Mile, which relied heavily on interviews conducted with Petschek. I had an 8 day journey that I will never forget. 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 Emerald Mile. 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. Amazon has encountered an error. This book is a kind of love letter to the Colorado River and its Grand Canyon. I was not roughing it, I was experiencing life!! Plans were limited to the highest releases that occurred regularly each summer. This one is, and Fedarko's book is as inspiring as a dory itself, flying down a wild river. Discover why The Emerald Mile by Kevin Fedarko is such a great book to read. There was a problem loading your book clubs. We are sorry. According to his obituary he is buried in Flagstaff. To add the following enhancements to your purchase, choose a different seller. This one is, and Fedarko's book is as inspiring as a dory itself, flying down a wild river. In the midst of this crisis, the decision to launch a small wooden dory named "The Emerald Mile" at the head . Instead of finding Kenton he found me on the Colorado River in the Redwall Cavern. 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. 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. I have no doubt it will become an instant classic, a timeless chronicle of what can still be legitimately called the American spirit." The history of The Grand Canyon, the Glen Canyon dam are so interesting. For both runs, their craft was a wooden dory named the Emerald Mile. It details the setting of the rowing speed record through the Grand Canyon during the 1983 flood at Glen Canyon Dam by river guides Kenton Grua, Rudi Petschek, and Steve "Wren" Reynolds. 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. So I asked him if he knew Kenton Grua. As a writer, he'll make you understand it, savor it, and ultimately love it as you never have before. Your email address will not be published. From one of Outside 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.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. 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. 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. - NY, USA | October 4, 2021 Dear Friends and family, The event I am about to reveal to you CAN NOT be explained away as coincidence. Worthwhile. Please use a different way to share. To float, to drift, savoring the pulse of the river on its odyssey through the canyon, and above all, to postpone the unwelcome and distinctly unpleasant moment when one is forced to reemerge and reenter the world beyond the rim-that is the paramount goal., But they have preserved an aspect of the American persona that is uniquely vital to the health of this republic. 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? He juxtaposes the Glen Canyon Dam engineers' race to avoid catastrophic failures during the huge 1983 spring runoff with what was happen. Here is an instant classic of adventure literaturea story shot through with bravura but also touched by the rarest kind of grandeur." 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. Wow, Fedarko is a superb storyteller. I really enjoyed that book, especially Kevins deep dive on Glen Canyon Dam and Crystal Rapid. Wow, Fedarko is a superb storyteller. It makes me want to go back again. Wasnt that like comparing apples and oranges, or, as river historian Tom Martin put it in a comment on our website, apples and pasta? This resulted in a temporary steady release of 37,000 cfs, which brings us to factor number two: OPPORTUNITY! 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 . This I would come to appreciate as the novel is propelled to its crescendo. The last time I rowed was back in Boy Scouts. 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I knew from a friend's recommendation that this book would be exciting, and it was. Well written, one of those kinds of books that I couldn't wait to get back to, and I didn't want to end. Kevin Fedarkolives in northern New Mexico and works as a part-time river guide in Grand Canyon National Park. From dam technology and politics, to wooden dory building, to reading rapids - you name it - all tied together and culminating in the most amazing feat by an unlikely crew of 3 fascinating and very different individuals. Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2022. The story of this epic run became widely known through Kevin Fedarko's 2013 book also called The Emerald Mile, which relied heavily on interviews conducted with Petschek. The Emerald Mile Quotes Showing 1-30 of 34. Download The Emerald Mile Books now!Available in PDF, EPUB, Mobi Format. Enhancements you chose aren't available for this seller. Best book I've read in a long time. One of the best non-fiction books Ive had the privilege of reading. I was not roughing it, I was experiencing life!! Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. 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 plateau in moonbeams" sigh. His writing style was just beautiful! Experience a 3 to 7 day expedition filled with whitewater excitement, spectacular waterfalls waterfalls and starry nights. In the spring of 1983, massive flooding along the l "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. 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. Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout. I deviated from the book to look up the facts of the events of the time periods. In addition to his travel narratives in, , where he worked as a senior editor, Fedarkos work has appeared in, , and other publications, and has been anthologized in, in 2004 and 2006. Both your 1983 descent and Ben Orkins recent run required overcoming some pretty intense swims to go on and set the record. Bens recovery from his Lava experience, solo in the dark in mid-winter, makes his feat infinitely more impressive. "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. We small talked for a while and I learned he was working for Oars Grand Canyon Dorys. 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 . Wow, this was Let me start, I am not a boating person. Grua resting in the Emerald Mile. Kevin Fedarko is a painter - he just uses words instead of paint. 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. 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. When all was said and done, the pent-up fury of the Colorado wreaked havoc on the dam to the tune of $32 million. Kenton Grua in the Emerald Mile, the dory used on the speed run. List prices may not necessarily reflect the product's prevailing market price. -- Hampton Sides , editor-at-large at Outside magazine and author of Blood and Thunder and Ghost Soldiers, lives in northern New Mexico and works as a part-time river guide in Grand Canyon National Park. Kevin Fedarko is a painter - he just uses words instead of paint. I was listening ..and I give thanks to Him for helping me fulfill my desire to pay respect to Kenton Grua. So much history and info! This is a great story interrupted for most of the book by endless meandering. As a boatman, Fedarko knows this world intimately. The written version of the book is absolutely brilliant! As this the emerald mile the epic story of the fastest ri pdf, it ends taking place physical one of the favored ebook the emerald mile the epic story of the fastest ri pdf collections that we have. 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. 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. The Emerald Mile ties together a clear line through the tumult of the high water 1983 flood on the Colorado River of a dorys speed run through the Grand Canyon. Recommended! I wondered if he knew where Gruas grave was. And read the book first. Documents the 1983 Colorado River flood that threatened the region with a catastrophic dam failure and prompted oarsman Kenton Grua's near-suicidal effort to navigate the turbulent waters of the Emerald Mile on a small wooden dory to achieve a world speed record Once the book was talking about present day activities the pace picked up and the writing style became more casual. He had Rick Parsons and Henry Dhieux speak about putting up those plywood flash boards that held off the flood at Glen Canyon Dam in 1983 while the Bureau of Reclamation considered their options to contain and control the Colorado River. 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 . 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. I have no doubt it will . The Emerald Mile, at one time slated to be destroyed, was rescued and brought back to life by Kenton Grua, the . 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 only reason I didn't rate this book with five stars is because it is LONG. There were two equally important factors that determined our attempts. In the midst of all this chaos, three river rafting guides took a dory and . An epic-sized true-life adventure tale that appeals to both the heart and the head. 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. 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 . Do yourself a favor and check out this exciting literary adventure! This one is, and Fedarko's book is as inspiring as a dory itself, flying down a wild river. I sent an email to my party promising to find the Emerald Mile and to visit the grave of famous river guide Kenton Grua. Enjoy the rides! The epic story of the fastest boat ride in history, on a hand-built dory named the "Emerald Mile," through the heart of the Grand Canyon on the Colorado river. Welcome back. Where did you come from? 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. Theres a rumor that Kenton built another dory specifically for a speed attempt. Then you spit into your palms and twirl your oar blades to confirm that theyre rotating smoothly in the locks. The flood Let me count the ways I love this book! As a writer, he'll make you understand it, savor it, and ultimately love it as you never have before. There is a Kindle version on Amazon for The Emerald Mile. I knew almost nothing about the Grand Canyon or the Colorado River watershed when I picked up this book, now Im swimming in information and loving it! It was fun reading it after the trip too. By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and that you have read our Privacy Policy. I didnt expect it to be so dense looking! 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. 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. 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. Fedarko was a staff writer at. Their aim was to set a speed record for the 277-mile passage, a record that could never be beaten. 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! It looks like WhatsApp is not installed on your phone. First, the idea of breaking the record set by the Rigg brothers originated with Wally Rist as far back as 1973. Well-told, deeply-researched, engaging to read book. Highly recommend. 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 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 Once the book was talking about presen. Your non-motorized record, which lasted more than 30 years, has been broken twice in three days. dirtbagdiaries.com Just got off the river last week at mile 225. 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. An ebook can be read on an electronic device and has no narration. 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. The last time I rowed was back in Boy Scouts. I deviated from the book to look up the facts of the events of the time periods. The article was originally published on Canoe & Kayak. 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. May 7th 2013 Enjoy a great reading experience when you buy the Kindle edition of this book. Can an adventure story be as beautiful as it is heart-stopping and exciting? On the engineering side, the rapid and uncontrolled rise of Lake Powell put the Dam at risk of catastrophic failure. 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 night sky is so much better than anything I could have imagined. It had been wrecked beyond repair, until it was saved from a fiery funeral pyre and lovingly rebuilt to . Kindle readers can highlight text to save their favorite concepts, topics, and passages to their Kindle app or device. And then God gave me a sign. Secondly, a longer dory would sacrifice ease of pivoting. Some of it, like the struggle for protection of the grand canyon itself and how it almost got turned into a reservoir, was very cool and helped provide context for the attitude of the people who were sort of the spiritual forefathers to the rafting guides. A must read if going on a white water river rafting trip!! Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2022. 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. The people rafting downriver through the Canyon (out of touch with the rest of the world) were receiving warnings about high water levels from park service helicopters. This is almost a perfect book it combines the story of an event (a speed-run through the Grand Canyon in a dory) and backstory, both near and old in an extremely readable way. Eloquently written and well researched the boom covers many facets of the Grand Canyon all focused through the lens of the "speed run." 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! 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 . "The Emerald Mile" by Kevin Fedarko is now on my short list of all-time favorite books, 5 stars plus! Let me count the ways I love this book! I almost didn't finish this book. , 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." 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. Di Bonaventura Pics adds Emerald Mile to its extensive development slate. If you ever get the chance, ride it through. Clearly he interviewed everyone from river guides to Bureau of Reclamation and National Park Service officials, but he never really seems to take sides. Well, it really is about securing the record, but I agree that on both EM runs the experience was profoundly bonding among the participants. As a boatman, Fedarko knows this world intimately. He absolutely devoured this book. 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. Now a resident of Nevada City, California, the 82-year-old river guide whos been down the Grand Canyon a whopping 94 times, shared his thoughts on the recent events over email. 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 book was hard to put down. 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. I didnt expect it to be so dense looking! 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. 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. 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. , Fedarko has found and rescued a great American tall tale that just happens to be true, . My only regret is that I didn't read this book before going. The Emerald Mile, at one time slated to be destroyed, was rescued and brought back to life by Kenton Grua, the . 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. He loved all the details and the grip as he called it. Kevins book should be required reading for anyone taking a Colorado River trip. It was truly spectacular! 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. 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. 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 . A few key points factor in to making this a good match for me: Absolutely fascinating! Slept under the stars every night and cruised, swam and hiked during the day. This is why you remain in the best website to look the amazing books to have. , The book is at its heart an engrossing meditation on the eternal struggle between man and nature. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. 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. 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. 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 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. 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. Product Identifiers He brings alive the Canyon, the Colorado River, and the people who are drawn to protect it or dam it. 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. Almost cancelled the trip as a result. (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.) .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. 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! To see our price, add these items to your cart. 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 knew almost nothing about the Grand Canyon or the Colorado River watershed when I picked up this book, now Im swimming in information and loving it! No other river on earth has ever cut canyons to rival those of the Colorado. . But, thank God, Crystal Rapid let us through, all thirteen of us, with just big splashes. Most of them couldn't conceive of living anywhere else to do what they do. A good friend of mine suggested I read a book titled the Emerald Mile prior to going to the Grand Canyon I did that. An informative, compelling, amusing, lyrical and, yes, even spiritual narrative on the magnetic attraction of one of the most perfectly beautiful works of nature on this planetand a cautionary warning of the risks to which it is even now, more perhaps than ever, exposed. 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 decided to go over to the Dory and talk to the guide. The popular highlights below are some of the most common ones Kindle readers have saved. I've loaned Emerald Mile to my brother, but it's a keeper! The 'Emerald Mile' was the prototype and the most famous among the wooden dories that . The Emerald Mile by Kevin Fedarko Summary: The Emerald Mile by Kevin Fedarko is a novel about the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon. This book is a kind of love letter to the Colorado River and its Grand Canyon. Overall I really enjoyed the book. 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. After reading The Emerald Mile, I now wish I would have read this book before I went. 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, at one time slated to be destroyed, was rescued and brought back to life by Kenton Grua, the man . I purchased my copy that nightbut it has sit dormant on a shelf until a second friend told me how good it was. WOW, best book I've read this year (Of course, it is only Jan. 12th), Unlike the record-chasing canyon run recounted in. My only regret is that I didn't read this book before going. We were the first raft of the season on the back of high spring rains (but far less than The Emerald Mile had to cope with) and we camped out taking 10 days Holiday of a lifetime! I told the guide my storyhow Tom had given me the book and how Kit and I had gone to Oars Dories to see the Emerald Mile. If you are interested in the Colorado Rive and the Grand Canyon, then I highly recommend it. 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. *Unsubscribe Anytime See Our Privacy Policy. Start by marking The Emerald Mile: The Epic Story of the Fastest Ride in History Through the Heart of the Grand Canyon as Want to Read: Error rating book. 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. 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." 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 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. Thats awesome. 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. And I had no id. There is also a lot of information about dams and the environmental aspect of building them. I recently went on a Grand Canyon river rafting adventure. 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. But Reality check: many (though by no means all) of Kentons hair-brained ideas turned out to be not only feasible but also practical. 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. Pub Date: May 7, 2013 ISBN: 978-1-4391-5985-9 Page Count: 432 Publisher: Scribner The book provided the exploration history of the Grand Canyon, and while interesting, was a struggle to read through. 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." I had wanted to pay my respects to Kenton Grua and had resolved my self that I would not. 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? Where human history and natural history collide! The first few chapters stumble a bit but once you get to the beginning of Powell's adventure, Fedarko has found his stride. What if the reward that you were chasing lay not in the result to which you were ostensibly striving, but in the simple doing of the thing? It is spiritual and there is no better place to connect with God than the Grand Canyon. Well-told, deeply-researched, engaging to re. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Kevin Fedarko lives in northern New Mexico and works as a part-time river guide in Grand Canyon National Park. 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. When my wife and I arrived in Flagstaff we went to Oars Grand Canyon Dories. Ok, if you have an issue with whitewater, don't read this before going on a Colorado River trip. finished it and I am exhausted - what a beautifully crafted story, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 1, 2017, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 4, 2014, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 10, 2015, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 27, 2014, Reviewed in Canada on November 9, 2020, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon, Scribner; Reprint edition (July 1, 2014). C&K: Its been a wild week. Read the book last month. Best book about a true story that I've read in a long time! The Emerald Mile, at one time slated to be destroyed, was rescued and brought back to life by Kenton Grua, the man . Emerald Mile Oarsman Rudi Petschek on the Breaking of his Grand Canyon Speed Record. No, no such dory exists, but Kenton did have plans for such a boat. 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. Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2022. This one is, and Fedarkos book is as inspiring as a dory itself, flying down a wild river. 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. 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. It would have been longer for better straight-line speed, and outfitted for a solo run. 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. And he motioned, with his head, towards the river. I have an ongoing admiration for the Rigg brothers, who in 1951 set their 53-hour record (scouting only Lava Falls; no Crystal then, no night rowing) with a cumulative experience of only three trips total between the two of them. 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. It was truly spectacular! Book has great history lessons as well. 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 Fedarko has supplied astonishing facts, lyrical, magical atmosphere, and extreme sports all woven into a witty and far-reaching history. I didnt find the narrator annoying at all (neither was he fantastic). Still, in this case, I remain super-skeptical. This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt. 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. We could intermittently relax our bodies because we took turns rowing, but not our minds because of the extreme turbulence. That trip was something I will never forget. The fascinating characters are pretty much universally attached to this river and canyon at the hip. 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. Okay. The guide, his back to the river, looked me in the eye. . Hi! 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. 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. Just finished it and I am exhausted - what a beautifully crafted story. "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." The Kindle edition of this book is at its heart an engrossing meditation on the,... 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