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Kevin Fedarko
Kevin Fedarko is a writer best known for his non-fiction book, The Emerald Mile. This work tells the incredible story of a record-setting boat trip through the Grand Canyon, blending adventure and history.
The Emerald Mile
Synopsis
In the winter of 1983, an unprecedented El Ni
o event unleashed a series of superstorms across the West, leading to a massive snowmelt that threatened the Glen Canyon Dam. As federal officials struggled to prevent a catastrophic dam failure, three river guides secretly launched a hand-built wooden boat, the Emerald Mile, into the raging Colorado River. Their audacious plan was to navigate the treacherous, flood-swollen waters of the Grand Canyon, aiming for the fastest boat ride ever through its formidable rapids.