petertruog 's review for:

The Emerald Mile: The Epic Story of the Fastest Ride in History Through the Heart of the Grand Canyon by Kevin Fedarko

4.0

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Reflections on the transience of human existence in the face of nature.
The impact of shared experience between Grua, Petschek, and Wren but also how this did not translate to lifelong relationships for any of them.
The drive to lose oneself in nature, and to return through habit and love to places over time.
The joy in fine tuning practices and tactics (to the point of unproductive obsession).