First Visitors Step Onto Canyon Skywalk

lexmarks567 · 03-23-2007, 03:21 AM

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HUALAPAI INDIAN RESERVATION, Ariz. (AP) - Indian leaders and former astronauts stepped gingerly beyond the Grand Canyon's rim Tuesday, staring through the glass floor and into the 4,000-foot chasm below during the opening ceremony for a new observation deck.

A few members of the Hualapai Indian Tribe, which allowed the Grand Canyon Skywalk to be built, hopped up and down on the horseshoe-shaped structure. At its edge _ 70 feet beyond the rim _ the group peeked over the glass wall.

"I can hear the glass cracking!" Hualapai Chairman Charlie Vaughn said playfully.

The deck is anchored deep into a limestone cliff. As people walk across it, the glass layers creak and the deck wobbles almost imperceptibly. To one side, the Colorado river appears as a slim, pea-green ribbon. To the other is a triangular dip in the canyon's ridge, known as "Eagle Point" because it looks like a bird with outstretched wings.

When the wind blows, only the most daring visitors resist grabbing the steel rail to steady their knees.

http://dailynews.att.net/cgi-bin/new...b8e00&src =ap

theres no way Im going on this thing.

. It has a glass floor and only 2 inchs of glass stand between you and instant death

there are no supports under it or above it. $28 per person and $31 for parking.

heres some links about the construction of it.

http://www.hoax-slayer.com/grand-canyon-skywalk.html

http://blog.miragestudio7.com/2006/0...anyon-skywalk/

and a video about it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdxUhVyzLRM

dhscott · 03-23-2007, 06:12 AM

I hate heights, I get vertigo. I went on the London Eye last year, I must admit I was scared but the view was worth it.

I very much think it will be 10x better with the Skywalk as its a much better view!

Be brave! Once in a lifetime thing!

CWT36 · 03-28-2007, 10:35 PM

Very cool! Just think of it as a carnival ride.

03-23-2007, 06:12 AM	#2
dhscott Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Posts: 111	Re: First Visitors Step Onto Canyon Skywalk I hate heights, I get vertigo. I went on the London Eye last year, I must admit I was scared but the view was worth it. I very much think it will be 10x better with the Skywalk as its a much better view! Be brave! Once in a lifetime thing! __________________ Bid for Position

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CWT36 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 104	Re: First Visitors Step Onto Canyon Skywalk Very cool! Just think of it as a carnival ride. __________________ Funny T Shirts - LaffAgent.com Funny Insurance T Shirts

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