The fat lady has yet to sing, that will come on March 28, only two days away! That’s when the skywalk is scheduled to open to the public. So far, just Buzz Aldrin and some news people have been out on skywalk.
I had reported the price as $75 and now have seen the same price quoted on Fox News. Nearest I can figure, you have to pay for a tour just to get out to Eagle Point, then have to pay to get out on the skywalk.
The Hualapai had previously set the price at $25 for the skywalk, then you had to pay to get out there (you can’t drive). The cheapest tour I found back then was about $30, so the total cost would have been about $55. Still no news on their site about the new price, and no, I didn’t “call for pricing”.
You can read more and see a video (The Making of the Skywalk) on the official site; http://www.grandcanyonskywalk.com
Monday, March 26, 2007
Friday, March 9, 2007
Grand Canyon Skywalk Price
This is a correction on the price that I reported for a Skywalk tour. The Hualapai have been stating that the charge would be $25 for a long time. I found the price of $74.95 quoted in a news article and assumed that the price had been changed. I don't have a verification for this, so I'll say that the price is at least $25. Maybe I made up the whole thing! Sorry for any confusion.
Do you know that former astronaut Buzz Aldrin is helping with the unveiling? He walked on the moon in 1969, and now he's going to be one of the first to walk in midair over the Grand Canyon. The opening ceremony is scheduled for March 20, and the bridge is supposed to be open to the public on March 28, 2007. I think I'll wait until the spring winds die down myself!
But wait a minute, isn't this thing supposed to withstand 100 mile an hour winds from eight different directions? Is that eight different directions at the same time I wonder?
Anyway, enjoy your weekend, I know I will mine!
Tammy
PS. There's a new page on the Grand Canyon Vacations Website. It is Grand Canyon Backpacking Trip Reports.
Do you know that former astronaut Buzz Aldrin is helping with the unveiling? He walked on the moon in 1969, and now he's going to be one of the first to walk in midair over the Grand Canyon. The opening ceremony is scheduled for March 20, and the bridge is supposed to be open to the public on March 28, 2007. I think I'll wait until the spring winds die down myself!
But wait a minute, isn't this thing supposed to withstand 100 mile an hour winds from eight different directions? Is that eight different directions at the same time I wonder?
Anyway, enjoy your weekend, I know I will mine!
Tammy
PS. There's a new page on the Grand Canyon Vacations Website. It is Grand Canyon Backpacking Trip Reports.
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
The Skywalk has been Officially Thrust Out
Well, they've done it! The Hualapai Tribe of the western Grand Canyon rolled the glass bottomed skywalk out over the Grand Canyon today. It's been fastened to its permanent position on the canyon rim. Its permanent position just happens to have it jutting 70 feet out into space.
The Grand Canyon skywalk is a U-shaped bridge that will let visitors walk out 70 feet over the 4000 foot crevice. On six inch-thick glass and wearing special booties, you'll pay $75 for the privilege of standing suspended over the Canyon for about 20 minutes.
This project has been delayed so many times, the actual dates snuck up on me. The skybridge is supposed to be open to the public on March 28, 2007. I can't wait to get the first look at photos taken from atop the bridge.
You can see a picture of how it looks in this news story
Skywalk Fastened to Canyon
The official site for the Grand Canyon Skywalk hasn't been updated since the skywalk was bolted into place.
To read more about the Grand Canyon, click:
Grand Canyon Vacation Information
The Grand Canyon skywalk is a U-shaped bridge that will let visitors walk out 70 feet over the 4000 foot crevice. On six inch-thick glass and wearing special booties, you'll pay $75 for the privilege of standing suspended over the Canyon for about 20 minutes.
This project has been delayed so many times, the actual dates snuck up on me. The skybridge is supposed to be open to the public on March 28, 2007. I can't wait to get the first look at photos taken from atop the bridge.
You can see a picture of how it looks in this news story
Skywalk Fastened to Canyon
The official site for the Grand Canyon Skywalk hasn't been updated since the skywalk was bolted into place.
To read more about the Grand Canyon, click:
Grand Canyon Vacation Information
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