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Fearless Adventurer & Subject of the Film, 127 Hours

Aron Ralston Speaking Fee: $20,000 to $30,000

Fearless Adventurer & Subject of the Film, 127 Hours

Speaker Profile Thumbnail for Aron Ralston
Speaking Fee:
$20,000 to $30,000

Travels From:
DEN - Denver, CO

Primary Topic Category:
Adventure & Exploration

Secondary Topic Category:
Inspiration / Motivation / Overcoming Obstacles

 

Aron Ralston Speaker Profile: At A Glance

Aron 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 best seller, 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 water, means of communication, or hope of escape, to the ecstatic moments when he freed himself by severing his own arm.

Aron 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 best seller, 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 water, means of communication, or 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, Aron returned to his outdoor passions, completing elite mountaineering projects which remain unrepeated even to this day. He has interviewed with Tom Brokaw, David Letterman, and Jay Leno, and 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. Aron's incredible triumph in the face of insurmountable odds inspires audiences to harness the power of their deepest motivations, relationships, and mindset to transform personal and professional "boulders" into their blessings. Today, Ralston continues to pursue high-altitude adventures, advocates for wilderness protection, and tries to keep up with his two spirited children, Leo and Elisabetta.
Aron's extraordinary story is one of inspiration and perseverance of the human spirit. He was able to truly connect with the AAE attendees and was beyond generous with his time in genuinely speaking with the hundreds of attendees that waited to share their stories and experiences with him after his presentation. I would highly recommend Aron as a keynote speaker for anyone looking to inspire their attendees to overcome their own challenges to succeed in their personal and professional lives. Tanya Kinsman, CMP Assistant Executive Director for Meetings Services American Association of Endodontists May 2018 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Western Orthopedics Association guest speaker this year was Aron Ralston. As president, I asked him to speak for a number of reasons and he did not disappoint. His story is compelling in and of itself and how he intertwined that with the changes in his view on life was inspiring. During his whole presentation you could have heard a pin drop. I looked out at the audience and he had captivated the attention of everyone in the room - no cell phones were visible ‘checking messages’ and people were really leaning in. Several people after his talk shared that his message was life-changing for them in that moment and life-affirming, myself included. He was gracious after the talk to spend more time with attendees and answer their questions. I would recommend Aron to speak at any engagement! Cindy Kelly MD Western Orthopedic Association President August 2026 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I recently had the pleasure of working with Aron Ralston as our Opening Keynote at an event in New York. It was the first time we had moved away from an industry speaker to bring in a fresh, motivational perspective, and Aron made that decision an easy one to stand behind. From the outset, Aron engaged thoughtfully with our brief and tailored his session so that it resonated with our audience. He also stayed after his keynote for a one-to-one meet and greet, which gave attendees incredible value and insight. His passion for what he does is evident, and he was professional throughout, from preparation through to the day itself and the follow-up afterwards. I would highly recommend Aron as a keynote speaker. Natalie Tamiollo, Head of Content, FinTech Global October 2026
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