I didnt find the narrator annoying at all (neither was he fantastic). Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. 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. 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. Please note that this form cannot be used to reset your Google or Facebook password. A must read if going on a white water river rafting 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. One of the most enthralling books I have read in a long time. Enjoy!! Wally quit waiting for a sustained pulse after the 1978 season, whereupon Kenton, silently, took over the watch. Would you agree based on your speed descents? Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2022. Lots of analogies and philosophising that long nights gazing at the night sky from the bottom of the Canyon leads too. A steady flow (not in the cards) would be essential. Eloquently written and well researched the boom covers many facets of the Grand Canyon all focused through the lens of the "speed run." Kevin Fedarkolives in northern New Mexico and works as a part-time river guide in Grand Canyon National Park. Kenton Grua in the Emerald Mile, the dory used on the speed run. 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). I picked up this book for my teenage son while my husband and I visited the Grand Canyon. To see our price, add these items to your cart. Not everyone will want to invest the time necessary to fully appreciate this exquisite work of narrative nonfiction. Any of my peeps that are into the outdoors or history -- read this. Safe and Secure Mailer. And on one of the biggest rapids on the river, boats were being torn apart and people were dying. Then in 1980 the Bureau achieved its ill-timed goal of filling both reservoirs. Okay. 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 United State's history. 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? When all was said and done, the pent-up fury of the Colorado wreaked havoc on the dam to the tune of $32 million. 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. The Emerald Mile, at one time slated to be destroyed, was rescued and brought back to life by Kenton Grua, the man . The fascinating characters are pretty much universally attached to this river and canyon at the hip. 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. Is there an ebook version of the book, The Emerald Mile?? To add the following enhancements to your purchase, choose a different seller. 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. in the tradition of the perfect storm and seabiscuit, the engrossing tale of the fastest boat ride ever down the colorado river through the grand canyon in the This one is, and Fedarkos book is as inspiring as a dory itself, flying down a wild river. Product Identifiers With arguments still flying, we decided to get an expert opinion on these questions. Still, in this case, I remain super-skeptical. Expecting a mild adventure read, I ordered this book based on some comments in the Outside book club Facebook group. Fantastic read, both in terms of the history of the canyon and the record breaking descent. Clearly he interviewed everyone from river guides to Bureau of Reclamation and National Park Service officials, but he never really seems to take sides. -- 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. The Emerald Miles 1983 record run was perhaps more risky on account of our scant familiarity with the extreme turbulence of 72,000 cfs, which kept us constantly on edge. Deseret News"The Emerald Mile is the rarest of creationsa magical convergence of words and paper, wood and water, rock and sky, human character and cosmic caprice. It makes me want to go back again. For more information please read our. The night sky is so much better than anything I could have imagined. Fedarko has supplied astonishing facts, lyrical, magical atmosphere, and extreme sports all woven into a witty and far-reaching history. Book has great history lessons as well. He answered that he had been a good friend of Grua. Wow, Fedarko is a superb storyteller. Wow, this was Let me start, I am not a boating person. Enjoy the rides! Well-told, deeply-researched, engaging to read book. 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 is a fantastic combination of storytelling and research. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. This was a fantastic book! Firstly, such a project would require sponsorship (which Kenton recognized) and long-term planning. I listened to the audio book on a road trip. Some of the information about the specifics of how the dam works I could've done without. 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. 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 book is at its heart an engrossing meditation on the eternal struggle between man and nature. 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. One of the best I've seen lately. It helps that I saw the Grand Canyon for the first time this summer. Am a water engineer, and know what makes a 20 foot standing wave. This past August 2018, I had the great privilege to take a 5 day journey down the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon. The only reason I didn't rate this book with five stars is because it is LONG. The Emerald Mile, at one time slated to be destroyed, was rescued and brought back to life by Kenton Grua, the . He absolutely devoured this book. Neither experimental flows nor the big flood were considerations, as at the time these were beyond even our imagination. The entire first half is more of a history and geology lesson about the Grand Canyon and river rafting. "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. This is why you remain in the best website to look the amazing books to have. Kenton Grua in the 2000s. 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 reread some passages just to revel in the prose. I deviated from the book to look up the facts of the events of the time periods. A superbly written, well-researched and wonderful book. He juxtaposes the Glen Canyon Dam engineers' race to avoid catastrophic failures during the huge 1983 spring runoff with what was happen. There is a section of the book toward the end that is, but the majority of it is quite the opposite. Until the Marble Canyon Lodge burned down in 2013, they had a large photo of the 1983 flip of Tour West hanging on the wall that was taken by Richard Kocim. 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. Your email address will not be published. The tale of your speed descents has no doubt inspired new generations to take up the challenge presented by the canyon. What are your thoughts? "The Emerald Mile" by Kevin Fedarko is now on my short list of all-time favorite books, 5 stars plus! 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. 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". Whats one of the best memories from your speed runs? The history of Crystal Rapid is detailed and very appropriate to prepare us for the ride ahead. Fedarko earned a Masters of Philosophy in Russian history at Oxford in 1990. I didnt expect it to be so dense looking! And I had no id. I was a little put out at the beginning with just a hint of what ultimately would follow, and it was quite a while befor he braided that intro into all the other backstories--sort of like adding ingredients to a fine recipe before it is cooked, with wafting aromas leading you up to, at last, that longed-for bite. 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. 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. Lose this wild place America, and you will lose a big chunk of your soul. And read the book first. I also told him that I had intended to pay my respects at Grua's grave but could not find it. We won't post to any of your accounts without asking first. 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. 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 . 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. Do you think a team in such craft could challenge the Emerald Miles time at normal flows or on a 40,000 cfs pulse flow? That is not at all accurate. This was a fantastic book! dirtbagdiaries.com As soon as fluctuations gave way to a steady flow, Kenton called Wally and told him the time had come to do it. Wed love your help. The fascinating characters are pretty much universally attached to this river and canyon at the hip. Theres a rumor that Kenton built another dory specifically for a speed attempt. 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 midst of all this chaos, three river rafting guides took a dory and . 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. Wasnt that like comparing apples and oranges, or, as river historian Tom Martin put it in a comment on our website, apples and pasta? Kenton Grua and Georgie White, first professional river guide. A great read. The challenges faced by kayakers attempting a Grand Canyon speed run are, for the most part, entirely different from those faced by an oar-powered row boat, so much so that it becomes a stretch to compare the two (apples and oranges). Now a resident of. 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. 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 popular highlights below are some of the most common ones Kindle readers have saved. For instance, the three of us took turns at the oars, while paddlers are on their own the whole way. So I asked him if he knew Kenton Grua. . 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. Kenton felt (I disagreed) that such a dory custom-designed for this purpose would allow him to break 24 hours on a solo run. I've loaned Emerald Mile to my brother, but it's a keeper! Crystal scares the living hell out of me after reading the book but life should be filled with adventure, right? document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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. Please try again. , 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. But as readers will discover, it's much, much more! It is spiritual and there is no better place to connect with God than the Grand Canyon. 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. 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. 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! The Emerald Mile Quotes Showing 1-30 of 34. WOW, best book I've read this year (Of course, it is only Jan. 12th), Unlike the record-chasing canyon run recounted in. 860 likes. I wondered if he knew where Gruas grave was. This past August 2018, I had the great privilege to take a 5 day journey down the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon. This book is full of adventure, chronicling the fastest journey through the Grand Canyon on a watercraft. Did you, Kenton and Wren realize that your time could be beaten by kayak at normal flows? 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. Can an adventure story be as beautiful as it is heart-stopping and exciting? Not to mention I live next to Glen Canyon Dam and love Lees Ferryso, this book Gripped me hard too! "The Emerald Mile" by Kevin Fedarko is now on my short list of all-time favorite books, 5 stars plus! Almost five million people visit Grand Canyon National Park annually. Impressively well-researched and very well-written. My only regret is that I didn't read this book before going. 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. 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. 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. 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. The article was originally published on Canoe & Kayak. 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. The guide, his back to the river, looked me in the eye. Lol, just kidding (barely). -- 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." This book was hard to put down. Against that backdrop, three river guides pushed their dory, the Emerald Mile, into the torrent. Fedarko was a staff writer at. Brilliant memories for us we rafted down the Colorado just around Easter 1989 with Colorado River & Trail. 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. 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. This was his fantasy a sub-24 hour solo dory run. 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. Download The Emerald Mile Books now!Available in PDF, EPUB, Mobi Format. It looks like WhatsApp is not installed on your phone. To float, to drift, savoring the pulse of the river on its odyssey through the canyon, and above all, to postpone the unwelcome and . Fedarko earned a Masters of Philosophy in Russian history at Oxford in 1990. The Emerald Mile, at one time slated to be destroyed, was rescued and brought back to life by Kenton Grua, the . On the engineering side, the rapid and uncontrolled rise of Lake Powell put the Dam at risk of catastrophic failure. "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." I highly recommend this to anyone interested in the outdoors or natural history. (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.) As I sit in my office and stare out at the Jeffrey Pines in my back yard, in late November as we all wait for precipitation patiently, the big winter this story relies on feels ephemeral, like a thing of the past. 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. 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. 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. A great read before or after a run down the CO. That same canyon had been a major, three-week survival challenge for Major Powells crew. 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. One of the best non-fiction books Ive had the privilege of reading. 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. This I would come to appreciate as the novel is propelled to its crescendo. 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. Let us know whats wrong with this preview of, Published The first few chapters stumble a bit but once you get to the beginning of Powell's adventure, Fedarko has found his stride. 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. It was an amazing trip that I hope everyone has an opportunity to experience. Your email address will not be published. Can an adventure story be as beautiful as it is heart-stopping and exciting? Learn how your comment data is processed. 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 Overall I really enjoyed the book. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Publisher: Scribner Publication Year: 2014 Format: Trade Paperback Language: English Item Height: 1in. 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