This movie explores the spiritual, artistic and lifesustaining powers of water as it brings awareness to global water issues. Italia latinoamerica magyarorszag nederland new zealand. A more laidback grand canyon hiking adventure, indian gardens is great camping experience for first time canyon hikers and families. A documentary about a 15day riverrafting trip on the colorado river. Does anyone have advice or has anyone done the canyon river adventure. River at risk follows the great colorado river as it reveals the most pressing environmental story of our time the worlds growing shortage of fresh water. Dont worry though all the beauty and excitement of the grand canyon are still at your. Actress glenn close, kathleen kick kennedy, robert f. River at risk follows the great colorado river as it reveals the. The motorized raft will assist with gear and then, at times, while traveling the first 50 miles of smooth water, be utilized for getting to the campsite that will be your home for. If you want to relax on your backpacking vacation, and still make it to the colorado river, this is the hike for you.
But the majority of the film is robert redford et al rafting down the colorado river. It was released to imax 3d theaters in 2008 anthropologist wade davis and river advocate robert f. Today, even with all the technology and expertise, a river trip through the grand canyon is not completely risk free, and all visitors should take an active role in insuring a safe experience for themselves and their family. River at risk id a 44minute documentary short from 2008, so this one will have its 10th anniversary next year. River at risk 2008 robert redford narrates this environmentally conscious documentary, which offers a rafting tour of the majestic grand canyon.
River at risk conveys the message of water conservation using the backdrop of the the iconic grand canyon. If youd like a sense of what running the colorado river through grand canyon can be like, take a look at this great video of running hermit rapids. This was my first solo, multiday trip in grand canyon and also my first time flirting with the canyons notoriously hot summer weather. With tara davis, wade davis, flo di re, steve fisher. It was directed by highly prolific documentary filmmaker and 2time oscar nominee greg macgillivray. Incredible views greet hikers the entire way as the trail hugs the canyons rim, looking out over the massive gorge down to the colorado river. Choose from motorized trips covering the best of the grand canyon. First on the agenda was a 1 hour flight over the grand canyon, marble canyon, glen canyon and lake powell on the way to page airport. Kennedy jr journey down the colorado river on a twoweek expedition to highlight water conservation issues. Canyon river adventure grand canyon national park forum. It is an all day tour of the grand canyon by boat, plane, and bus. 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. Although muddled at times from its crosspurpose agendas of trumpeting conservation and establishing a story arc that never quite congeals, grand canyon adventure.
River at risk is very engaging for an imax feature from the macgillivray freeman films. 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. From the makers of everest comes a powerful and cautionary film about the threat to one of americas. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing grand canyon adventure. Traveling by rafts, kayaks and wooden dories, they. An extraordinary journey into deep space, hidden universe brings to life the farthest reaches of our universe. Experience an exhilarating raft ride down the colorado river with a team of explorers including renowned river advocate robert f. Grand canyon adventure features stories and pictures of my trips in grand canyon. From the river to juno ruin, youll cover a distance of seven or eight miles, gain 1,700feet in elevation, make about a hundred creek crossings and an equal number of boulder.
A graduate of michigan state university, matt started guiding river trips down the colorado river through grand canyon national park in the early 2000s. This account has reached the download cap, additional downloads subject to. Drove to the grand canyon airport ready for our grand canyon river adventure. Best cinematography of the year 2008 giant screen cinema association achievement awards also. Yet, there i was in the middle of the river and too damned far from either shore. Let us help you experience the ultimate adventure grand canyon rafting. You will fly over grand canyon, then take a 4 wheel drive vehicle to world famous antelope canyon, and then.
To accomplish this there are a few things one needs to understand. What really gets you in the mood before the film starts is the impressive grand canyon adventure titles before you start the film. He considers himself lucky and honored to still be guiding those river trips and is happy to share that experience and knowledge with the guests of grand canyon adventures. These trips end at the bright angel trail or close to it at river mile 88 or 89 with a strenuous 7. The hike up lava can easily occupy a full day in grand canyon, especially if you stop to explore some of the interesting sights along the way. The weather forcast called for highs in the mid90s and lows in the upper50s along the river. Wilderness river adventures grand canyon, glen canyon. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. River at risk 3d combines exhilarating riverrafting action on americas. 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. River at risk follows the great colorado river as it reveals the most pressing environmental story of. Beneath the majestic walls of the grand canyon, a team of explorers.
The upper canyon begins at river mile 0 lees ferry, marble canyon, az where you will simply be driven to and walk onto the rafts as the canyon walls are low enough at this point. Hermit is about one of the most fun rapids you can run anywhere. On our 5day cataract canyon trips, we offer an option of a motorpowered rafting trip or a hybrid experience that includes 18ft oarpowered raft or upon request a 14 foot paddle raft, along with a motorized raft. Grand canyon adventure features stories and pictures of day hike and backpack trips in grand canyon. Commercial river trips hit the trail at grand canyon.
At least, i was in better shape than dennis fosters inflatable kayak. The grand canyon is a river valley in the colorado plateau that exposes uplifted proterozoic and paleozoic strata, and is also one of the six distinct physiographic sections of the colorado plateau province. River at risk follows the great colorado river as it reveals the most. Private river trip planning resources grand canyon.
River at risk follows the great colorado river as it reveals the most pressing environmental story of our time. Nothing has changed with regard to the excellence of western river in all phases of this adventure. River at risk is a 2008 american documentary film directed by greg macgillivray and narrated by robert redford. 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. 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. Following a riverrafting trip down the colorado river, grand canyon adventure. This video summarizes the reasons why a trip down the colorado river through grand canyon national park is a unique experience and how preparation really pays off. River at risk paradoxically, the beauty and splendor of the grand canyon, so impressively showcased by imax maestro greg macgillivray in his first 3.
Swimming across the colorado river was not part of the plan. 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. Meet our grand canyon tour guides grand canyon adventures. A documentary about conservation issues starring robert redford and seen through a 15day river rafting trip with experts in the field. Not only will you see grand canyon, marble canyon, and glen canyonbut you also hike through antelope canyon. 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. The antelope canyon with rafting adventure is the number 1 tour in northern arizona that combines 3 tours into one for you. Even though it is not the deepest canyon in the world kali gandaki gorge in nepal is much deeper, the grand canyon is known for its visually overwhelming size and its intricate and.
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