The Grand Canyon Skywalk Opening Ceremony

Very cool video from CNN.  As far as the controversy goes, I say more power to the Hualapai Indian Tribe.  I hope it's a successful endeavor and makes them lots of money.  I hope that hotels and restaurants are built and that millions come to see and enjoy the canyon.  More than anything, I really hope that the skywalk is safe.

The deck is anchored deep into a limestone cliff. As people walk across it, the glass layers creak and the deck wobbles almost imperceptibly.

To one side, the Colorado river appears as a slim, pea-green ribbon. To the other is a triangular dip in the canyon's ridge, known as "Eagle Point" because it looks like a bird with outstretched wings.

When the wind blows, only the most daring visitors resist grabbing the steel rail to steady their knees.

According to the video, the engineers claim that the skywalk could support the weight of seventy 747 airplanes. 

I'd love to see it in person.

Comments

[Mark]

Okay, my bullshit detector's needle just went off the high end:

"Architect Mark Johnson said the Skywalk can support the weight of a few hundred people and will withstand wind up to 100 mph."

"According to the video, the engineers claim that the skywalk could support the weight of seventy 747 airplanes."

Those "few hundred people" must be some fat f****rs or someone is full of bull.