[martin_fierro]

That is one tough dude.

[Mears]

I can't imagine the courage it takes to do something like that.

[Lee Heggy]

Right up there with Sir Douglas Mawson. Check him out if you want to know what real courage and toughness is.

[dead]

He's tough enough to be a Hemingway character.

Somebody from "A Farewell to Arms" for example.

[Jeff Head]

This guy has a whole lot of grit.

Ralston was hiking Saturday when he became pinned by the boulder. He ran out of water on Tuesday and on Thursday morning, he decided that his survival required drastic action.

Using a pocketknife, Ralston cut off his right arm below the elbow and applied a tourniquet and administered first aid. He then rigged anchors, fixed a rope and rappelled 60 feet to the canyon floor ...

Ralston described ... what he had done and that he was "obviously tired." His only request was water.

The rescurers tried to keep Ralston awake for the 12-minute flight to the hospital in Moab, Utah, by talking to him. He walked into the emergency room on his own. He was flown later to the Grand Junction hospital.

[strela]

Coyote Ugly - The Wilderness Version

[LibWhacker]

Ages ago my Dad lost a leg in a solo wilderness adventure. If you're going to the boonies, tell someone exactly where you're going and take a buddy and phone (or radio). It's fun to go by yourself, but can be risky!

[scott7278]

"Vetere said Ralston described to them what he had done..."

You mean they didn't notice? ;)

[ExpatCanuck]

Using a pocketknife, Ralston cut off his right arm below the elbow and applied a tourniquet and administered first aid. He then rigged anchors, fixed a rope and rappelled 60 feet to the canyon floor.

Good thing he didn't have to cut his balls off, because they're made of steel.

[clamper1797]

You might say he has a "disarming" personality

[Fraulein]

I personally think I would have preferred to die.

[realpatriot71]

Damn!

[AlexW]

Sorry, but I say this guy was pretty stupid, if I understand this story.
He was alone? rock climbing? Trapped for 5 days? How long was it before he was declared missing?
OK, I have not read the details, but this really makes no sense.

[Arthur McGowan]

I don't feel any pity for these morons who kill themselves or freeze off limbs, etc., climbing mountains and cliffs for no reason other than thrill-addiction.