What is Aron Ralston doing now?

Today, Aron lives in Boulder, Colorado, where he advocates for wilderness protection, and where, in February 2010, he embarked on his biggest adventure yet: raising his toddler son, Leo.

How did Aron break his arm?

In May 2003, American mountain climber Aron Lee Ralston was forced to amputate his lower right arm with a dull knife in order to free himself after a boulder trapped his arm. He lived to tell the tale to GQ Sport.

How did 127 hours Guy not bleed to death?

In the canyon, Ralston calculated it would take him at least 10 hours to find medical help and he would bleed to death but, using pieces of climbing kit as a tourniquet, he strapped himself up and somehow managed to scale a 65ft cliff to escape the canyon.

Did Aron Ralston drink pee?

Aron Ralston was climbing in Utah’s Blue John Canyon in late April 2003 when his arm became trapped beneath a fallen boulder. Pinned against the mountainside for five days, he survived by drinking his own urine and even videotaped a goodbye message for his family.

Can you drink urine survival?

Many claim that in a survivalist situation, drinking your pee when you’re out of water can save you from succumbing to dehydration. The fact is this is simply… false. Not only will your urine not rehydrate you, it will have the opposite effect and dehydrate you at a faster rate.

How old is Danny Boyle from 127 Hours?

Danny Boyle was born on October 20, 1956 in Manchester, England as Daniel Boyle. He is a director and producer, known for 127 Hours (2010), 28 Days Later… (2002) and Slumdog Millionaire (2008). See full bio ».

What is the story behind 127 Hours?

The extraordinary story behind Danny Boyle’s 127 Hours. Danny Boyle’s new film, 127 Hours, tells how climber Aron Ralston found himself trapped alone in a canyon and had to perform DIY surgery to save his life. Aron Ralston prepares to chop off his own arm to free himself, 48 hours into his ordeal in a Utah canyon.

Who played Ralston in 127 Hours?

Boyle and Fox Searchlight announced plans to create 127 Hours in November 2009, and News of the World reported that month that Cillian Murphy was Boyle’s top choice to play Ralston. In January 2010, James Franco was cast as Ralston.

What did Richard Roeper think of 127 Hours?

Richard Roeper of The Chicago Sun-Times gave the film four stars, said he believed Franco deserved an Oscar nomination for his performance, and called the film “one of the best of the decade.” Roger Ebert also awarded the film four stars out of four and wrote that ” 127 Hours is like an exercise in conquering the unfilmable”.