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EPISODE · Aug 3, 2026 · 1H 21M

Die or Amputate Your Arm: Canyonlands National Park

from National Park After Dark · host Danielle LaRock & Cassandra Yahnian

In 2003, Aron Ralston became trapped beneath an 800-pound boulder in Utah's Blue John Canyon after setting out alone without telling anyone where he was going. After 127 hours with no hope of rescue, he faced an unimaginable choice: die in the canyon or amputate his own arm to survive. COME SEE US ON TOUR! For a full list of our sources, visit npadpodcast.com/episodes For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials: Instagram: @‌nationalparkafterdarkTikTok: @‌nationalparkafterdark Support the show by becoming an Outsider and receive ad free listening, bonus content and more on Patreon or Apple Podcasts. Want to see our faces? Catch full episodes on our YouTube Page! Thank you to this week’s partners! KA'CHAVA: Go to https://kachava.com and use code NPAD for 15% off your first order. ALLOY HEATH: Try the original estrogen-powered M4 skincare from Alloy. Visit Online Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) | Menopause Treatment - Alloy and use code NPAD for $20 off your first order! IQ BAR: Text PARK to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. ECOEXPLORERCO: Order now at EcoExplorerCo.com and use code NPAD during check out for a discount. Stay curious, Eco Explorers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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