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Located at Grand Canyon West on the Hualapai Indian Reservation, the Grand Canyon Skywalk is owned and operated by the Hualapai tribe, which is hoping for an economic boost from the new landmark. An engineering marvel or a colossal eyesore, the horseshoe-shaped glass walkway is jut out 70 feet beyond the canyon’s edge. Buttressed by 1 million pounds of steel and supporting 90 tons of tempered glass, the see-through deck give visitors a breathtaking view of the canyon.
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The structure, consisting of a U-shaped cantilevered glass bridge jutting of the Grand Canyon, was dreamt up by Las Vegas businessman David Jin. The Glass Bridge Construction of the Skywalk began March of 2004 and is estimated to be completed by summer 2006. Astronaut Buzz Aldrin lead the first walkers on the Grand Canyon Glass Skywalk in a private ceremony on March 28th, 2007.
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The open-air skywalk extends 70 feet out from the rim of the canyon, where it’s anchored deep in the rock landscape. It will be open from dawn to dusk, and the price of admission is $25 per person. As many as 120 people will be allowed on the bridge at any given time; each will have to wear special shoe covers to prevent slipping and scratching.
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Along with the Skyway, the Indians are constructing a new visitors center, restaurant, amphitheater, authentic tribal dwellings and an arts and crafts market. Some of these are already in operation, as is the Hualapai Ranch, a western “town” offering wild-west performances, cookouts, and horseback and wagon rides along the Grand Canyon rim.
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Most people will go out onto the skywalk to look down. Here’s an unexpected view, looking up from below the glass platform. A piece of glass between you and the Colorado River almost a mile below. Think about..


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  • http://www.travelgroupplanner.com/ Jay

    This is awesome…I wouldn’t do it for $25 though, especially with a family of four.

  • http://www.travelgroupplanner.com Jay

    This is awesome…I wouldn’t do it for $25 though, especially with a family of four.

  • Emi

    it’s $30 now. not worth it.

  • Emi

    it’s $30 now. not worth it.

  • tony

    we french have an illegal climber, froggy spiderman; have you heard of him?I intend to be froggy suicide flying frenchman. Do you think its a convenient place to do? Are camera allowed on the sides of the GCSW (nice shots possible). Do you think I’m wrong?

  • tony

    we french have an illegal climber, froggy spiderman; have you heard of him?I intend to be froggy suicide flying frenchman. Do you think its a convenient place to do? Are camera allowed on the sides of the GCSW (nice shots possible). Do you think I’m wrong?

  • Sarah

    You guys are all idiots. It’s up to $60 dollars and I’M definitely going. Seriously, you people have absolutely no concept of adventure do you? Sixty bucks for a chance to walk 4,000 feet above the grand canyon versus 500 bucks to take a helicopter ride at that same height. To stand 4x higher than any other manmade object in the world and be able to look down without taking a plane is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

    It makes me sad and angry that people have become so used to sitting behind their computers getting fat and lazy that they have absolutely no desire to go out and experience things they may never get a chance to do in their lives. Be daring. Do something different for a change. What’s $60 bucks in the grand scheme of things? They’re just pieces of paper you exchange for experiencing something you can never duplicate on a computer screen or an xbox.

  • Sarah

    You guys are all idiots. It’s up to $60 dollars and I’M definitely going. Seriously, you people have absolutely no concept of adventure do you? Sixty bucks for a chance to walk 4,000 feet above the grand canyon versus 500 bucks to take a helicopter ride at that same height. To stand 4x higher than any other manmade object in the world and be able to look down without taking a plane is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

    It makes me sad and angry that people have become so used to sitting behind their computers getting fat and lazy that they have absolutely no desire to go out and experience things they may never get a chance to do in their lives. Be daring. Do something different for a change. What’s $60 bucks in the grand scheme of things? They’re just pieces of paper you exchange for experiencing something you can never duplicate on a computer screen or an xbox.

  • Darren

    I went there on April 20 /09 with my wife for our vacation/ 28th anniversary. I thought it was awesome and then some. Being one who is afraid to get up and string Christmas lights on my house naturally I was terrified, but once my wife dragged me out there if was freaking awesome. Our bus tour from Vegas went to Eagle Lookout (that is where the Skywalk is.) and we were able to take pictures of the Eagle in the buttes and also took pictures right up to going into the Skywalk gift shop. You cannot take pictures on the Skywalk although the pictures you can purchase were somewhat expensive. I loved the experience. I hope to return some day and take my Grandchildren with me. Freaking AWESOME!

  • Darren

    I went there on April 20 /09 with my wife for our vacation/ 28th anniversary. I thought it was awesome and then some. Being one who is afraid to get up and string Christmas lights on my house naturally I was terrified, but once my wife dragged me out there if was freaking awesome. Our bus tour from Vegas went to Eagle Lookout (that is where the Skywalk is.) and we were able to take pictures of the Eagle in the buttes and also took pictures right up to going into the Skywalk gift shop. You cannot take pictures on the Skywalk although the pictures you can purchase were somewhat expensive. I loved the experience. I hope to return some day and take my Grandchildren with me. Freaking AWESOME!

  • Didem

    we’ve been there on May’09. Comparing $90 SKYWALK for 20min -which was not as glamorous as it seems on the pics of it- and &180 fascinating Helicopter Ride taking you down to the river side -an enchanting boat tour included to the price- we took the helicopter tour. When you get there -Eagle Lookout-, you’ll see “its not worth” to get on that battered and unimproved structure on which you’ll only have a specific view -without a camera; “bullshit”- But weighing a little less than others; you’ll get the front seat on the helicopter, will sea what awesome is, really, and also how grand the Grand Canyon is!!

  • Didem

    we’ve been there on May’09. Comparing $90 SKYWALK for 20min -which was not as glamorous as it seems on the pics of it- and &180 fascinating Helicopter Ride taking you down to the river side -an enchanting boat tour included to the price- we took the helicopter tour. When you get there -Eagle Lookout-, you’ll see “its not worth” to get on that battered and unimproved structure on which you’ll only have a specific view -without a camera; “bullshit”- But weighing a little less than others; you’ll get the front seat on the helicopter, will sea what awesome is, really, and also how grand the Grand Canyon is!!

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  • Jonny C

    totally agree! we has humans seem to have become very lazy and happy to live a ‘virtual’ existence, instead of getting off our backsides and living life!! You only get one life so make the most of it!!

  • Evakiefer

    I can’t believe they would charge people for this…

  • Fuckyousarah

    What a cunt.