A Nextel Motorola Phone Walkie Talkie circa 2003

Sep 7

TW: Graphic Content

Jen starts off this episode with a different kind of science news... Then Megan takes us through the much-requested, 127 hours Aron Ralston spent in the Blue John Slot Canyon. This episode contains graphic content about self-amputation.

Organization to Support: https://www.nationalparks.org/connect/explore-parks/canyonlands-national-park

National Park Foundation - Canyonlands National Park Foundation

As the official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service, the National Park Foundation generates private support and builds strategic partnerships to protect and enhance America’s national parks for present and future generations.

References:

https://www.opb.org/news/series/valhalla/oregon-slot-canyon-natural-wonders/

https://latimesblogs.latimes.com/thedailymirror/2010/11/aron-ralston-the-real-story.html

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aron_Ralston

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluejohn_Canyon

https://utah.com/blue-john-canyon

https://listverse.com/2018/12/20/10-unbelievable-cases-of-self-amputation-for-survival/

https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/exploration-survival/trapped/