Kennedy jr journey down the colorado river on a twoweek expedition to highlight water conservation issues. River at risk conveys the message of water conservation using the backdrop of the the iconic grand canyon. Here are 6 especially relevant unique grand canyon raft adventure facts about the water level, water temperature, rapid ratings and the national park service. One way that the grand canyon is measured is in river miles. River at risk 3d combines exhilarating riverrafting action on americas. Macgillivray and his wife, barbara, have two children and reside in laguna beach, california. If the colorado river was a paved road, its length through the grand canyon would be 277 miles. River at risk paradoxically, the beauty and splendor of the grand canyon, so impressively showcased by imax maestro greg macgillivray in his first 3d venture, almost. We offer a full canyon option 1416 days, an upper canyon option 67 days and a lower canyon option 910 days in both our classic adventure and allpaddle adventure. Beneath the majestic walls of the grand canyon, a team of explorers is about to set out on an exhilarating riverrafting adventure to bring attention the most pressing environmental story of our. Choose from motorized trips covering the best of the grand canyon. Although muddled at times from its crosspurpose agendas of trumpeting conservation and establishing a story arc that never quite congeals, grand canyon adventure. A documentary about a 15day river rafting trip on the colorado river aimed at highlighting water conservation issues. It was released to imax 3d theaters in 2008 anthropologist wade davis and river advocate robert f.
This story chronicles our amazing, unforgettable trip. On august 9, 20, my 11yearold son aidan and i embarked on a sixday colorado river trip in the grand canyon. The magic of flight official movie trailer hd imax film at high speed. When i left the theater, a grand canyon rafting trip not only suddenly made my bucket list, but it was put near the top. River at risk 2008 0 0312 2008 us adventure, documentary 45m user score. Private river trip planning resources grand canyon. In the latest imax 3d documentary, director greg mcgillivray and narrator robert redford follow environmental activists wade davis, robert kennedy jr.
In the grand canyon, about 60% of injuries happen on shore and 40% occur on the river. River at risk combines exhilarating river rafting action on americas most iconic river with and the grandeur of the grand canyon to tell an engaging story of how ordinary people can make a difference for our parched planet, one that is running out of clean, fresh water. This, of course, is when things start to get interesting. Unique grand canyon raft adventure facts arizona raft. Anthropologist wade davis and river advocate robert f. River at risk combines exhilarating riverrafting action on americas most iconic river with and the grandeur of the grand canyon to tell an engaging story of how ordinary people can make a difference for our parched planet, one that is running out of clean, fresh water. In 1869, a onearmed major john wesley powell set out to map the grand canyon. River at risk combines exhilarating riverrafting action on americas most iconic river with and the grandeur of the grand canyon to tell an engaging story of how ordinary people can make a difference for our parched planetone that is running out of clean, fresh water. Wilderness river adventures, managed by aramark, is an authorized concessioner of the national park service, grand canyon national park, canyonlands national park and glen canyon national recreation area.
Rafting trips down the colorado river require permits, the appropriate gear and experienced guides. Does anyone have advice or has anyone done the canyon river adventure. Canyon river adventure grand canyon national park forum. A raft ride down the colorado river spotlights water conservation. This documentary combines exhilarating river rafting action on americas most iconic river, family fun and the grandeur of the grand canyon to tell an engaging story of how ordinary people can. The canyon river adventure includes about a 1hr flight over the grand canyon to page. River at risk full movie in hd visit a documentary about a 15day river rafting tri. If youre planning a trip to the canyon or looking for an armchair adventure, put one of these classic grand canyon books on your mustread list. River at risk full movie studio grand canyon adventure. Choosing a trip the park service distributes only so many boating permits for the grand canyon, and the demand for a seat far exceeds the supply. Both locations present a unique set of potential hazards, and both need to be approached differently with regard to prevention. Each day, its your choiceride in an oar raft or experience the high energy of the paddle boat or inflatable kayaks. The colorado river in the grand canyon presents two major hazards.
At page we were met by a guide who took us to antelope canyon. A documentary about a 15day riverrafting trip on the colorado river aimed at highlighting water conservation issues. River at risk 2008 robert redford narrates this environmentally conscious documentary, which offers a rafting tour of the majestic grand canyon. River at risk combines exhilarating riverrafting action on americas most iconic river with and the grandeur of the grand canyon to tell an engaging story of how ordinary people can make a difference for our parched planetone that is running out of clean, fresh water taking audiences on this illuminating rafting trip are two environmental heroes. It is an all day tour of the grand canyon by boat, plane, and bus. Best cinematography of the year 2008 giant screen cinema association achievement awards also. With tara davis, wade davis, flo di re, steve fisher. A documentary about a 15day riverrafting trip on the colorado river. A documentary about conservation issues starring robert redford and seen through a 15day river rafting trip with experts in the field. This documentary combines exhilarating riverrafting action on americas most iconic river, family fun and the grandeur of the grand canyon to tell an engaging story of how ordinary people can. Wilderness river adventures grand canyon, glen canyon.
Set against the immense backdrop of the majestic grand canyon, grand canyon adventure will take imax theatre audiences on an exhilarating riverrafting adventure down the colorado river in the company of a team of explorers who are committed to bringing awareness to global water issues. Faq colorado river rafting in grand canyon arizona raft. Not only will you see grand canyon, marble canyon, and glen canyonbut you also hike through antelope canyon. From the makers of everest comes a powerful and cautionary film about the threat to one of americas.
River at risk combines exhilarating riverrafting action on americas most iconic river with the grandeur of the grand canyon to tell an engaging story of how ordinary people can make a difference for our parched planetone that is running out of clean, fresh water taking audiences on this illuminating rafting trip are two environmental heroes. Let us help you experience the ultimate adventure grand canyon rafting. River at risk is a 2008 american documentary film directed by greg macgillivray and narrated by robert redford. The first 3d film from macgillivray freeman films, grand canyon explores the many ways humanity has changed the face of the colorado mostly for the worse and our responsibility to engender changes for. They will help shape your expectations as you plan a grand canyon raft expedition. Private river trip planning resources grand canyon national. Macgillivray keeps his partners name as a memorial.
After that we joined another tour and were taken to glen canyon dam where we boarded pontoon rafts and floated down the river to lees ferry. It is a scenic section of the gc, but it is nothing like the scenery you will see at the gcnp, where access to the river is only by mule or foot and rafting downstream would require a minimum of 4 days just to reach the place where the canyon river adventure puts you in the water. The antelope canyon with rafting adventure is the number 1 tour in northern arizona that combines 3 tours into one for you. However, most people are familiar with the regular i v river rating scale, so we often refer to both.
River at risk combines exhilarating river rafting action on americas most iconic river with and the grandeur of the grand canyon to tell an engaging story of how ordinary people can make a difference for our parched planetone that is running out of clean, fresh water taking audiences on this illuminating rafting trip are two environmental heroes. You will fly over grand canyon, then take a 4 wheel drive vehicle to world famous antelope canyon, and then. Advantage grand canyon adventure rafting is an aggregate working to match adventurers with 16 outfitters licensed by the national park service. The rapids in the canyon are technically rated i x 1 10 to accommodate such a wide variety of rapids and river variances.
However, most people are familiar with the regular i. Jun 17, 2015 if river rafting down the grand canyon has always been something that you wanted to do, i dont believe that there is a better company to do it with than western river expeditions wre. The smoothwater day trips begin at glen canyon dam. May 28, 2010 the canyon river adventure includes about a 1hr flight over the grand canyon to page.
River at risk follows the great colorado river as it reveals the most pressing environmental story of our timethe worlds growing shortage of fresh water. If river rafting down the grand canyon has always been something that you wanted to do, i dont believe that there is a better company to do it with than western river expeditions wre. Combining science and adventure with some of giant screen cinemas most compelling imagery and locations, grand canyon adventure delivers a message of hope and inspiration for all people of the world. Beneath the majestic walls of the grand canyon, a team of explorers. Experience an exhilarating raft ride down the colorado river with a team of explorers including renowned river advocate robert f. The thing about travel is, we all want our trips to be perfect.
Traveling by rafts, kayaks and wooden dories, they. This movie explores the spiritual, artistic and lifesustaining powers of water as it brings awareness to global water issues. Wilderness river adventures, managed by aramark, is an authorized concessioner of the national park service, grand canyon national park, canyonlands national. Our motor adventure is only available in a full canyon option, and is 810 days in length all of our nonmotorized options traverse the full 227 river miles which is considered the full canyon option, and to shorten that. Jan 29, 2008 beneath the majestic walls of the grand canyon, a team of explorers is about to set out on an exhilarating river rafting adventure to bring attention the most pressing environmental story of our. The first 3d film from macgillivray freeman films, grand canyon explores the many ways humanity has changed the face of the colorado mostly for the worse.
River at risk paradoxically, the beauty and splendor of the grand canyon, so impressively showcased by imax maestro greg macgillivray in his first 3. Signing up a year in advance is recommended, which is what i did. River at risk 2008 out of 4 robert redford narrates this warning flick that explains that the colorado river might soon be a thing of the path due to several things including global warming. Set against the immense backdrop of the majestic grand canyon, grand canyon adventure will take imax theatre audiences on an exhilarating river rafting adventure down the. Following a riverrafting trip down the colorado river, grand canyon adventure. Hybrid trips include five oar rafts, our lightweight 14foot paddle raft, and two single inflatable kayaks. River at risk pelicula completa grand canyon adventure.
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