Aron Ralston, the hiker who famously cut off his own hand in Utah’s Blue John Canyon (which the film “127 Hours” was based on) will tell his story of survival at the 2012 Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Show on June 13 in Ogden. Along with Ralston’s inspirational presentation, a special screening of the Oscar-nominated film “127 Hours” will happen at Peery’s Egyptian Theater on June 14.
Of course we all know the story by now, of how in 2003, Ralston traveled seven miles into a remote area of Utah’s canyon country, where he accidentally dislodged a boulder that crushed and pinned his hand. After six days of entrapment, he freed himself with a cheap multi-tool knife and hiked to a miraculous rescue.
On Wednesday, June 13 at 8pm, Ralston will talk about his harrowing experience of being trapped in the canyon for days, as documented in the movie “127 Hours” and his bestselling book, “Between a Rock and a Hard Place.” An autograph session will follow the presentation that evening. Then on Thursday, June 14 at 7:30 pm, a special screening “127 Hours” will occur. Whether you’ve already seen the movie, or even read his book, it’s a totally different experience to hear this now-legendary Utah tale being recounted by the man himself.
Tickets for Aron Ralston’s June 13 presentation are now available in advance at Peery’s Egyptian Theater or online at www.peerysegyptiantheater.com. Advance pricing is $15 for adults and $10 for students, or at the door $20 for adults and $12 for students. Tickets for the special screening of 127 Hours on June 14 are $5. Seating is limited thus purchasing tickets in advance is strongly recommended. Ticket holders will be entered into nightly opportunity drawings with prizes from outdoor manufacturers such as Suunto and Icebreaker.
Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance (SUWA). Patagonia has committed to match Grassroots’ contribution of $5,000 to the SUWA if the event sells out.
This event is part of the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance 2012 Summer Show, the largest independent outdoor retailer expo in the United States. Independent outdoor retailers, buyers and manufacturers will convene at the Ogden Eccles Conference Center June 12-15, 2012. Their mission is to unite the independent outdoor retailers as a strong voice to protect and promote the experience of outdoor enthusiasts across the United States. This is the second consecutive year Grassroots has hosted their Summer Show in Ogden.
For additional information visit www.grassrootsoutdoors.com to purchase tickets visit www.peerysegyptiantheater.com.