Spring Break for Sadistic Parents: The Grand Canyon Skywalk
Get this: the bridge’s walls and floor are built of four-inch-thick glass. The Skywalk protrudes 65 feet from the edge of the canyon then curves back towards the edge like a horseshoe.
The Skywalk is able to hold 70 tons of weight, allowing for 800 people
weighing 175 lbs. each to stand on the bridge, however only 120 people will be allowed at a time. All visitors will also have to wear special shoes to protect the glass and keep them from slipping.
The Skywalk is built to withstand 100 mph winds and magnitude eight earthquakes, but what I want to know is, is it built to withstand the shrieks of freaked-out children? And can we use a trip to the Skywalk as punishment for bad behavior?
Something baaaad is going to happen with that thing. I can just feel it.
I was at the canyon 3 years ago–with my best friend from high school. We went to Vegas and she suggested that we see the canyon. It was beautiful. I would love to go over the bridge. Closest thing to be a daredevil I’ll ever do.
Aaaaack!!! My toes are curling and my feet are feeling all tingly/itchy just thinking about it!
You are not just whistlin’ Dixie either. I would not walk out there if someone offered me all the lotto money ever. They said on the news that Buzz Aldren would not even look down. He just stood there looking straight at the land. He was no fool.