Blue John Canyon is where Ralston is trapped for six days before amputating his arm.
The chockstone is a boulder that dislodges underfoot as Ralston makes his way through the canyon. It strikes his left hand and then pins his right hand against the canyon wall.
CamelBak is the brand name of a product used to hold water and backpacks. Ralston uses his water reservoir to hold water and urine and to protect his stump post-amputation.
Ralston carries a video camera and a digital camera on many of his excursions, including the one into Blue John Canyon......
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