If you are seeking a professionally guided river trip through the grand canyon, this is the right place. River at risk 2008 robert redford narrates this environmentally conscious documentary, which offers a rafting tour of the majestic grand canyon. 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. 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. Kick starred in the macgillivray freeman imax film, teva presents. It is an all day tour of the grand canyon by boat, plane, and bus.
The antelope canyon with rafting adventure is the number 1 tour in northern arizona that combines 3 tours into one for you. Following a riverrafting trip down the colorado river, grand canyon adventure. 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 trip reports grand canyon private boaters association. River at risk en francais, streaming gratuit, soustitres et audio dorigine. In august 20, the discovery of greenlands grand canyon was reported, based on the analysis of data from operation icebridge. Find information about canyon river watch canyon river on allmovie.
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. River at risk paradoxically, the beauty and splendor of the grand canyon, so impressively showcased by imax maestro greg macgillivray in his first 3. River at risk is very engaging for an imax feature from the macgillivray freeman films. By 1974 the company found its permanent home in angels camp, california, where george and his wife pam turned a fledgling rafting company into what is now one of the most respected outfitting companies in the world. This movie explores the spiritual, artistic and lifesustaining powers of water as it brings awareness to global water issues. Grand canyon river trip questions western river expeditions.
River at risk follows the great colorado river as it reveals the most. 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. A documentary about a 15day riverrafting trip on the colorado river aimed at highlighting water. Ostensibly, grand canyon is about threats to the river that quenches the thirst of much of the west coast, but the movie is all over the map. Let us help you experience the ultimate adventure grand canyon rafting. Canyon river adventure grand canyon national park forum. Edmund wade davis cm born december 14, 1953 is a colombiancanadian anthropologist. Check out this behind the scene look at bad boys for life read more.
Some of the comments on this board disparaging the film must have been due to the overt. What really gets you in the mood before the film starts is the impressive grand canyon adventure titles before you start the film. River at risk is a 2008 american documentary film directed by greg macgillivray and narrated by robert redford. 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. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Kennedy jr journey down the colorado river on a twoweek expedition to highlight water conservation issues. Although muddled at times from its crosspurpose agendas of trumpeting conservation and establishing a story arc that never quite congeals, grand canyon adventure.
Not only will you see grand canyon, marble canyon, and glen canyonbut you also hike through antelope canyon. A journey of wonder will be shown at the newly completed orientation theater attached to the grand canyon visitor center. 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. Best cinematography of the year 2008 giant screen cinema association achievement. Oars was founded in 1969 by river pioneer george wendt. From the makers of everest comes a powerful and cautionary film about the threat to one of americas most iconic landscapes. What do i need to bring and what is supplied by western river expeditions. Bad boys for life, sonic the hedgehog and april fools day movies.
Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing grand canyon adventure. A documentary about conservation issues starring robert redford and seen through a 15day river rafting trip with experts in the field. River at risk conveys the message of water conservation using the backdrop of the the iconic grand canyon. National park service offers new interpretiveorientation. 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. 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. A documentary about a 15day riverrafting trip on the colorado river aimed at highlighting water conservation issues. River at risk id a 44minute documentary short from 2008, so this one will have its 10th anniversary next year. Choose from motorized trips covering the best of the grand canyon.
Private river trip planning resources grand canyon. Grand canyon river trip videos western river expeditions. Work on the theater began in june 2010 and it was constructed through a partnership between civil design and engineering and loven construction, both located in flagstaff, ariz. From the makers of everest comes a powerful and cautionary film about the threat to. Rafting the colorado river through the grand canyon is a magical adventure, but not to be taken lightly. Davis was a founding board member of the david suzuki foundation and completed a sixyear term on the board of the banff centre. Youll find answers to all these questions and many more in the categories below. 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. It was directed by highly prolific documentary filmmaker and 2time oscar nominee greg macgillivray. Rafting the grand canyon during winter is gamble with the elements by rich landers, february 23, 2014 potential for debilitating desert coldness was the baseline in preparations to raft the colorado river through arizonas grand canyon during february. 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. From the makers of everest comes a powerful and cautionary film about the threat to one of americas.
Faqs canyon reo grand canyon colorado river outfitter. Anthropologist wade davis and river advocate robert f. 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. To accomplish this there are a few things one needs to understand. Ive seen the grand canyon from all different angles, and it.
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