miller 1 Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 I've always wanted to go and am actually planning for the summer when I'll be meeting family over there. Came across this - whooooaah looks pretty wild. The Grand Canyon Skywalk (36º 00' N, 113º 49' W) is a tourist attraction, commissioned by the Hualapai, under construction along the Colorado River on the edge of the Grand Canyon. Upon completion, the glass bridge will be suspended 3,800 feet above the canyon, a height that eclipses the world's largest skyscrapers.[1] The bridge's walls and floor will be of clear glass of 4 inch thickness. The horseshoe shaped bridge will protrude 65 feet from the edge of the canyon. The Skywalk will be able to hold 70 tons of weight, allowing for 800 people weighing 175 lbs. each to stand on the bridge. The allowed capacity will be limited to only 120 persons. All visitors will be provided with shoe covers to protect them from slipping and to prevent scratching of the glass floor. In addition to tuned mass dampers used to minimize vibration from wind and pedestrians, the bridge will be built to withstand extremely high winds and earthquakes. The glass bridge construction of the Skywalk began March of 2004. It will be rolled onto the edge of the canyon between February 27 and March 2, 2007 after passing several days of final testing to replicate weather, strength and endurance conditions of its final destination. The Skywalk will open to the public on March 28, 2007. Link to post Share on other sites
kkk 7 Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 I'm sure someone is not happy about that going up, but it looks wild. I'm a bit afraid of heights and so it would take a lot to get me on that thing!! Link to post Share on other sites
yamayamayama 2 Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 I want to take a walk on that. Link to post Share on other sites
daver 0 Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 hmmmm, i found that hanging my feet over the edge was enough for me. Link to post Share on other sites
Tesselator 0 Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 That's America! They have their numbers reversed. They don't need to allow for 800 people weighing 175 lbs. each... They need to allow for 175 people weighing 800 lbs. each! Link to post Share on other sites
IIIII 2 Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Heights scare me but I'd like the challenge. Link to post Share on other sites
wendy-cake 0 Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 I don't think I would ever be persuaded to walk out on that thing. Elevators in tall buildings freak me out. Link to post Share on other sites
me jane 0 Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 I'd like it but me Tarzan gets freaked out on ski lifts! Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 that would be a good experience. Base jumpers would love it. Link to post Share on other sites
dale#1 1 Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 I really like things like that, I'd definitely give it a go. I bet it will be a strange experience. Link to post Share on other sites
merryJim 1 Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Me too, looks amazing. Link to post Share on other sites
SKI 15 Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I have always wanted to go to the Grand Canyon, but never made it yet. My friend recommended the helicopter flights you can get as the best way to see (at least part of) it. Any other recommendations? This new skywalk things look like it would be a fun experience, but rather limited. Link to post Share on other sites
Tesselator 0 Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Pack in a ways from the Arizona side! Awesome experience! If I ever get all my negs scanned in I'll put some shots up on the web. Some just drop-dead gorgeous rock formations, colors, and lighting. And packing, you are there - submerged and living in it. Some really kewl wildlife to mess with too. Link to post Share on other sites
akibun 0 Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 I always wanted to go there, I would try it! Grand Canyon looks amazing place. Link to post Share on other sites
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