Thomas Rogers
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Read the article, watch the stunning video...
OT: Controversial Glass Skywalk over Grand Canyon opening Soon!
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thats cool.... I don't know about $75.00 cool, but cool !!!
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Amber Clymer
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I wouldn't go on it, couldn't make me.
Amber Clymer
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I wouldn't go on it, couldn't make me.
David Griffith 2
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Looks cool. A little freaky that 3 inches of glass is all that prevents you from a 15 second free fall to the bottom of the Grand Canyon though..
It's cool, but I can think of better things to do with my 75 bucks......
TomT
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Definitely not worth $75. I did see a piece about this on the national news a while back. The Indian tribe there lives in extreme poverty and they are hoping this tourist attraction helps. For their sake I hope they make money off this.
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David j
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I'd love to walk on it. But not for $75. Maybe around $5
What a disgrace. I'm sure the view is cool, but do we really have to theme-park everything to death?
I've been to the Grand Canyon several times, and believe me- you don't need a glass-bottomed catwalk to appreciate what an amazing sight it is.
I've been to the Grand Canyon several times, and believe me- you don't need a glass-bottomed catwalk to appreciate what an amazing sight it is.
After working on the 11th floor for 15 yrs. that would not bother me, but the $75 definately does. I could see $10-15, but I bet the Japanese tourists will pay $75.
p.s., I do agree with you Piro.
p.s., I do agree with you Piro.
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LoriMaury Kimbrough
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OK guys, this is about 90 miles from me. We've been listening to the hype for about 4 years. I'm with you guys, even if it was absolutely free I still wouldn't go out there.
Right now, there is nothing out there..you drive out on a dirt road and really there isn't anything to see, except of course the Grand Canyon. What I'm trying to say is that the West Rim isn't developed like the North and South Rims are.
So, advice from a local...wait a couple of years until they've finished the big visitors center. At least then there will be some gift shops and places to eat.
I did get a kick out of one environmentalist who said they were trying to make it a tourist trap...apparently she/he hasn't been to either the North or the South Rim.
Right now, there is nothing out there..you drive out on a dirt road and really there isn't anything to see, except of course the Grand Canyon. What I'm trying to say is that the West Rim isn't developed like the North and South Rims are.
So, advice from a local...wait a couple of years until they've finished the big visitors center. At least then there will be some gift shops and places to eat.
I did get a kick out of one environmentalist who said they were trying to make it a tourist trap...apparently she/he hasn't been to either the North or the South Rim.
I agree with Rodger. I don't believe your every day American will take that walk for $75 but I bet a steady line of foreign visitors will gladly pay just to take a photo of them on it. Very impressive to show back home. Wherever that may be.
Bob McDonald
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Where is this $75 number coming from? The price is supposed to be $25. Now they do say plus fees but that can't be 200% more that the ticket price.
They had a blurb about it in last Sunday's paper and todays TV news had items on it. They all say $25. But, most of you are right. It is still steep and a long way to go on a dirt road for only one thing to do when you get there.
I think that I too will wait till they develop the place a little more. Although my acrophobia may still not let me walk on on that transparent floor. lol
They had a blurb about it in last Sunday's paper and todays TV news had items on it. They all say $25. But, most of you are right. It is still steep and a long way to go on a dirt road for only one thing to do when you get there.
I think that I too will wait till they develop the place a little more. Although my acrophobia may still not let me walk on on that transparent floor. lol
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The video reporter says $75.00 The article says $25.00
Go figure...
Todd Z
Go figure...
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Mike Dziubina
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not worth the money...i went to the G.C. and saw a big hole in the ground! it is beautiful but i couldnt see anything very exciting...not worth it to me!
Bob McDonald
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Mike,
You need to go to the bottom of the canyon, on a raft. Now that is exciting.
You need to go to the bottom of the canyon, on a raft. Now that is exciting.
Ryan Schaecher
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I loved the G.C., but I'm not paying $75 or even $25 to walk out over it....
Could you imagine the damage that would be done if a suicide bomber decided to "take a walk"?
Sounds more like a place for the publicity hounds to have a BASE jump from...
Could you imagine the damage that would be done if a suicide bomber decided to "take a walk"?
Sounds more like a place for the publicity hounds to have a BASE jump from...
LoriMaury Kimbrough
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It's $49.99 to get onto the reservation (that's per car), then $25 to take the walk.
Here's a little local news about it.
Pie In The Sky?
GRAND CANYON WEST - Everyone agrees it’s a spectacular grand view, but will it make money? The Hualapai Tribe believes its new Skywalk, opening to the general public on March 28th, will lead its 2,300 people to the promised land of wealth. The new structure juts out over the Grand Canyon 4,000 feet high with the Colorado River far below. However, the $30-million gamble has to be seen by taking a lengthy, winding unpaved road and once there, little else remains but the incredible view. More is still to come, however. Yesterday, hundreds of VIPs toured the tribe's new venture, a steel and glass-bottomed walkway. Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin was there, took the walk, and said, "it was a magnificent first walk."
Unlike other Arizona tribes, the Hualapai don’t own casinos. The tribe tried it in the mid-1990's, but failed, mostly because of its remote location and proximity to Las Vegas.
The nearest big town is Kingman, 70 miles away. Las Vegas is 121 miles. To get to the site, there is a 14 mile drive over a dingy dirt road.
Visitors will have to pay $49.95 per person to enter Grand Canyon West, then another $25 per person to go on the Skywalk.
The tribe plans to build a three-level, 6,000-square-foot visitor center at the Skywalk, which will house a museum, movie theater, restaurants, lounges, and a gift shop, and is scheduled to open in December. It will also have an upcoming $45-million airport expansion at Grand Canyon West Air Terminal, capable of handling corporate jets and larger aircraft.
Here's a little local news about it.
Pie In The Sky?
GRAND CANYON WEST - Everyone agrees it’s a spectacular grand view, but will it make money? The Hualapai Tribe believes its new Skywalk, opening to the general public on March 28th, will lead its 2,300 people to the promised land of wealth. The new structure juts out over the Grand Canyon 4,000 feet high with the Colorado River far below. However, the $30-million gamble has to be seen by taking a lengthy, winding unpaved road and once there, little else remains but the incredible view. More is still to come, however. Yesterday, hundreds of VIPs toured the tribe's new venture, a steel and glass-bottomed walkway. Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin was there, took the walk, and said, "it was a magnificent first walk."
Unlike other Arizona tribes, the Hualapai don’t own casinos. The tribe tried it in the mid-1990's, but failed, mostly because of its remote location and proximity to Las Vegas.
The nearest big town is Kingman, 70 miles away. Las Vegas is 121 miles. To get to the site, there is a 14 mile drive over a dingy dirt road.
Visitors will have to pay $49.95 per person to enter Grand Canyon West, then another $25 per person to go on the Skywalk.
The tribe plans to build a three-level, 6,000-square-foot visitor center at the Skywalk, which will house a museum, movie theater, restaurants, lounges, and a gift shop, and is scheduled to open in December. It will also have an upcoming $45-million airport expansion at Grand Canyon West Air Terminal, capable of handling corporate jets and larger aircraft.
David j
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One article says $49.95 per person and one says $49.95 per vehicle. Either one. still way to much.
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gary s
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$ 25.00 or $ 75.00 , well worth it for the experience & view !
save one mod on your s/t and do it !! :lol:
save one mod on your s/t and do it !! :lol:
