Mountaineer, Mechanical Engineer & Motivational Speaker; Author of "Between a Rock and a Hard Place"; Subject of "127 Hours"
Aron Ralston Biography
"ron Ralston's extraordinary story of survival after an 800-pound boulder trapped him in a remote Utah canyon captured global headlines in 2003. In his New York Times bestseller, "Between a Rock and a Hard Place," the Oscar-nominated film, "127 Hours," and on stage, Ralston takes audiences vicariously through those six days without hope of escape to the ecstatic moments when he freed himself by severing his own arm.
Following a miraculous rescue spearheaded by his mom and with the aid of prosthetics he helped design, Ralston returned to his outdoor passions, completing elite mountaineering projects which were unrepeated for over 20 years. On-stage, he has received standing ovations and industry-leading testimonials from over five hundred groups around the world. Attendees credit Ralston's story with encouraging them through disease, disability, and loss, even saving their lives from suicide and depression. He has a new documentary by National Geographic coming in 2027.
Aron Ralston Speaking Topics
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The Boulder Mindset: Choosing How We Respond
Using the boulder which trapped him as a metaphor for the adversity we all face, Aron Ralston reminds us that we can choose to transform those boulders into blessings in our lives.
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On Welcoming Adversity
When challenges arise, Aron Ralston urges us to ask how they’ll help us grow.
Aron Ralston Videos
Aron Ralston - When Boulders Fall
Especially in moments of crisis, Aron Ralston prompts us to stop, breathe deeply and think purposefully.
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Aron Ralston is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Adventure, Adventure, Author, Celebrity, Climbing, College, Crisis Management, Disability, Health & Wellness, Inspirational, Leadership, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Mindset, Motivational, Non-Fiction Authors, Overcoming Adversity, Personal Growth, Resilience, Storytelling -
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Aron Ralston is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Boulder Mindset: Choosing How We Respond, On Welcoming Adversity, The Power Of Gratitude, Love, And Knowing What’s Important, When Boulders Fall: Moving Through Crisis, Finding Possibility In Pain and Discovering Our Capability Through Adversity. The estimated speaking fee range to book Aron Ralston for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Aron Ralston generally travels from Boulder, CO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jim Davidson, Conrad Anker, John "GUCCI" Foley, Carey Lohrenz and J.R. Martinez. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Aron Ralston for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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