I also would like to rate this higher. -- 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. I was further interested when the group pulled up on the beach. 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." However, an understanding of the political context behind the significance of what Kenton Grua and those other guys did on that boat, especially right after a fatality occured on the water, was a wild and entertaining read. I listened to the audio book on a road trip. Not everyone will want to invest the time necessary to fully appreciate this exquisite work of narrative nonfiction. 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. 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! I try to picture myself in the EM during our speed run, in the thrashing turbulence and the monstrous waves which, as the boat approached them, kept changing the direction so we wouldnt know how to point the boat to hit them straight, often requiring a major adjustment at the very last instant. 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." .orange-text-color {color: #FE971E;} Explore your book, then jump right back to where you left off with Page Flip. 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! Let us know whats wrong with this preview of, Published My only regret is that I didn't read this book before going. Then you spit into your palms and twirl your oar blades to confirm that theyre rotating smoothly in the locks. comes the thrilling true tale of the fastest boat . 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 . Author: Kevin Fedarko Genre: Nature, Travel, Sports & Recreation, History Topic: I also told him that I had intended to pay my respects at Grua's grave but could not find it. Grua resting in the Emerald Mile. The ebook version of The Emerald Mile is epically BAD. Fedarko has supplied astonishing facts, lyrical, magical atmosphere, and extreme sports all woven into a witty and far-reaching history. Reviving the Emerald Mile Kevin Fedarko's new book takes readers on the fastest Colorado River boat run By Stephanie Riesco - May 9, 2013 Ten years ago, right before Kevin Fedarko's first encounter with the watery force that barrels through the Grand Canyon, he found himself enraptured by the humble riverboat known as the dory. Sign up for our newsletter to get the latest adventures, workouts, destinations, and more. So much history and info! 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. This is a great story interrupted for most of the book by endless meandering. 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. It's that goodFedarko will have you posied on the edge of your seat like a high-sider at in Lava Falls." There was a problem loading your book clubs. 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. 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. I live in Page, Arizonaand was in High School during these eventsso I watched it all happen and took my first Whitewater rafting trip in 1985 with Western River Expeditions. Be the first to ask a question about The Emerald Mile. Almost cancelled the trip as a result. So much history and info! Theres a rumor that Kenton built another dory specifically for a speed attempt. Best book about a true story that I've read in a long time! 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 was an. I was not roughing it, I was experiencing life!! Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2022. We could intermittently relax our bodies because we took turns rowing, but not our minds because of the extreme turbulence. It would have been longer for better straight-line speed, and outfitted for a solo run. The boat flipped in a mammoth incarnation of Crystal Rapid, but through combination of luck and honed whitewater skill, the trio was able to climb back aboard the dory in the runout to the swollen rapid, right it, and go onto set the record time. The tale of your speed descents has no doubt inspired new generations to take up the challenge presented by the canyon. So you see, the challenges are opposite, except for overall endurance which is common to both. Almost five million people visit Grand Canyon National Park annually. Most of them couldn't conceive of living anywhere else to do what they do. Where human history and natural history collide! Once the book was talking about present day activities the pace picked up and the writing style became more casual. by Scribner. "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." In the midst of all this chaos, three river rafting guides took a dory and . The Epic Story of the Fastest Ride in History Through the Heart of the Grand Canyon 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". 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! Product Identifiers The big stumbling block was fluctuation, which would cause a speed run begun on the high to stall out as it rowed itself into the preceding low. I sent an email to my party promising to find the Emerald Mile and to visit the grave of famous river guide Kenton Grua. 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 Emerald Mile" by Kevin Fedarko . 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? Whats one of the best memories from your speed runs? 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. The Emerald Mile is a fantastic read, and an instant throw-back for me to those days on the river. I didnt expect it to be so dense looking! Just finished it and I am exhausted - what a beautifully crafted story. But Reality check: many (though by no means all) of Kentons hair-brained ideas turned out to be not only feasible but also practical. It had been wrecked beyond repair, until it was saved from a fiery funeral pyre and lovingly rebuilt to . The book provided the exploration history of the Grand Canyon, and while interesting, was a struggle to read through. 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 . 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. 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. dirtbagdiaries.com What brought you back for multiple speed runs? The Emerald Mile, at one time slated to be destroyed, was rescued and brought back to life by Kenton Grua, the man . Enjoy! A unforgettable journey of 188 miles from Lake Powell to Lava Falls. Kevin Fedarko lives in northern New Mexico and works as a part-time river guide in Grand Canyon National Park. 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.The Emerald Mile, at one time slated to be destroyed, was rescued and brought back to life by Kenton Grua, the man at . Rudi Petschek on the 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. -- Bob Shacochis , author of Swimming in the Volcano and Easy in the Islands, 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." No other river on earth has ever cut canyons to rival those of the Colorado. Kenton Grua was born and raised in Vernal, Utah. 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. To float, to drift, savoring the pulse of the river on its odyssey through the canyon, and above all, to postpone the unwelcome and . 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. 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. 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 plat. 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. I recently went on a Grand Canyon river rafting adventure. 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. Kevins book should be required reading for anyone taking a Colorado River trip. 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 . Thats awesome. It is spiritual and there is no better place to connect with God than the Grand Canyon. It's a story about how the El Nino event and the inherent wildness of the Colorado River fought against man's attempts to tame the river and almost won, almost causing a huge disaster. I was not roughing it, I was experiencing life!! 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. I had wanted to pay my respects to Kenton Grua and had resolved my self that I would not. 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. 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 a boatman, Fedarko knows this world intimately. After reading The Emerald Mile, I now wish I would have read this book before I went. This was his fantasy a sub-24 hour solo dory run. Please try again. Matt and Ben could intermittently relax their minds because of so much flat water, but not their bodies. The Emerald Mile: The Epic Story Of The Fastest Ride In History Through The Heart Of The Grand Canyon ISBN: 1439159866 EAN13: 9781439159866 Language: English Release Date: Jul 1, 2014 Pages: 448 Dimensions: 1.5" H x 8.35" L x 5.51" W Weight: 0.79 lbs. The entire first half is more of a history and geology lesson about the Grand Canyon and river rafting. 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." 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 I almost didn't finish this book. 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! . Fantastic read, both in terms of the history of the canyon and the record breaking descent. But. I would have rated it higher except for the fact that the first 100 pages were a struggle. Granted, the waters were coming out of the dam at 94,000 cfs rather than 6-8,000 cfs but can't you drown in a bathtub? The Emerald Mile, at one time slated to be destroyed, was rescued and brought back to life by Kenton Grua, the man . The 'Emerald Mile' was the prototype and the most famous among the wooden dories that . 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. 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 . Di Bonaventura Pics adds Emerald Mile to its extensive development slate. I purchased my copy that nightbut it has sit dormant on a shelf until a second friend told me how good it was. 860 likes. A must read if going on a white water river rafting trip!! Eloquently written and well researched the boom covers many facets of the Grand Canyon all focused through the lens of the "speed run." Brilliant! This book takes me right back there. 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. One of the most enthralling books I have read in a long time. I think this is his first, and only, book. 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. It was truly spectacular! What I didn't expect was the beauty and depth of the writing. I recently went on a Grand Canyon river rafting adventure. So I re-engagedand what a story it has to tell. This one is, and Fedarko's book is as inspiring as a dory itself, flying down a wild river. This was a fantastic book! 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 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. 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. Kenton felt (I disagreed) that such a dory custom-designed for this purpose would allow him to break 24 hours on a solo run. The Emerald Mile is the best combination of journalistic reporting and eloquent storytelling. Their aim was to set a speed record for the 277-mile passage, a record that could never be beaten. 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. I deviated from the book to look up the facts of the events of the time periods. 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 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. I deviated from the book to look up the facts of the events of the time periods. One of the best non-fiction books Ive had the privilege of reading. This book. 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. That trip was something I will never forget. 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. He brings alive the Canyon, the Colorado River, and the people who are drawn to protect it or dam it. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. I wondered if he knew where Gruas grave was. He loved all the details and the grip as he called it. So we gave up. The List Price is the suggested retail price of a new product as provided by a manufacturer, supplier, or seller. Please note that this form cannot be used to reset your Google or Facebook password. It took me a while to understand the author was painting a broad picture of the background leading up to the main event, and after my initial impatience to get to the adventure, began to really enjoy Just finished it and I am exhausted - what a beautifully crafted story. It was fun reading it after the trip too. The only reason I didn't rate this book with five stars is because it is LONG. Not everyone will want to invest the time necessary to fully appreciate this exquisite work of narrative nonfiction. 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. 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. 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. 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. Emerald Mile Oarsman Rudi Petschek on the Breaking of his Grand Canyon Speed Record. Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2022. Wow, Fedarko is a superb storyteller. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. His 2013 release, The Emerald Mile: The Epic Story of the Fastest Ride in History Through the Heart of the Grand Canyon, won a NOBA- a National Outdoor Book Award. This book is built around a record human-powered speed run in a wooden boat through the Grand Canyon. 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