A documentary about a 15day riverrafting trip on the colorado river. 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. Wilderness river adventures grand canyon, glen canyon. River at risk follows the great colorado river as it reveals the. River at risk paradoxically, the beauty and splendor of the grand canyon, so impressively showcased by imax maestro greg macgillivray in his first 3. Not only will you see grand canyon, marble canyon, and glen canyonbut you also hike through antelope canyon.
The film is directed by academy awardnominated director and cinematographer greg macgillivray. You will fly over grand canyon, then take a 4 wheel drive vehicle to world famous antelope canyon, and then float down the colorado river through magnificent glen canyon just before grand canyon begins what an unforgettable day this will be for you. 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. I have witnessed the beauty of the grand canyon from the rim 4 times and have always wanted to go inside on the river.
To accomplish this there are a few things one needs to understand. River at risk 3d combines exhilarating riverrafting action on americas. Let us help you experience the ultimate adventure grand canyon rafting. River at risk 3d combines exhilarating river rafting action on. River at risk follows the great colorado river as it reveals the most. Dont worry though all the beauty and excitement of the grand canyon are still at your. I had been waiting to do a river rafting adventure for over 15 years so when the right time came up, i jumped on the opportunity to go, along with four friends. It is narrated by golden globewinning actor jimmy smits and was released to imax theaters in 2000. 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 most iconic landscapes. 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.
Private river trip planning resources grand canyon national. River at risk 2008 robert redford narrates this environmentally conscious documentary, which offers a rafting tour of the majestic grand canyon. Jun 17, 2015 i had been waiting to do a river rafting adventure for over 15 years so when the right time came up, i jumped on the opportunity to go, along with four friends. What really gets you in the mood before the film starts is the impressive grand canyon adventure titles before you start the film. Experience an exhilarating raft ride down the colorado river with a team of explorers including renowned river advocate robert f. 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. This documentary combines exhilarating riverrafting action on americas most iconic river, family fun and the grandeur of the grand canyon to. Hack canyon is used as pasture land by local ranchers. Anthropologist wade davis and river advocate robert f.
The weather forcast called for highs in the mid90s and lows in the upper50s along the river. A raft ride down the colorado river spotlights water conservation. 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. A more laidback grand canyon hiking adventure, indian gardens is great camping experience for first time canyon hikers and families. Not only was the inside of the grand canyon as beautiful as i had thought it would be, but the whole experience was fantastic. 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.
Bad boys for life, sonic the hedgehog and april fools day movies. A documentary about conservation issues starring robert redford and seen through a 15day river rafting trip with experts in the field. Best cinematography of the year 2008 giant screen cinema association achievement awards also. The film, presented by teva and supported by kohler co. But dont delay space is limited on our raft trips and you dont want to miss out on the river adventure of a lifetime. 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.
Adventures in wild california is a 70mm american documentary film showcasing the scenery and extreme sports found in california. The backup plan we settled on was a loop hike down hack canyon to kanab creek canyon, up to the esplanade, around jumpup point, downstream through jumpup canyon to kanab creek canyon and up kanab to hack. Outdoor adventure river specialists is pleased to announce their participation in the new macgillivray freeman films production of grand canyon adventure. Kennedy jr journey down the colorado river on a twoweek expedition to highlight water conservation issues. There are no bridges across the canyon so if you want to go to the other. This movie explores the spiritual, artistic and lifesustaining powers of water as it brings awareness to global water issues.
Choose from motorized trips covering the best of the grand canyon. Grand canyon adventure features stories and pictures of my trips in grand canyon. With tara davis, wade davis, flo di re, steve fisher. 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. 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. Five minutes into our hike dennis asked a question that stopped me cold, so, you brought the stove and fuel, right wed planned to share some supplies. This was my first solo, multiday trip in grand canyon and also my first time flirting with the canyons notoriously hot summer weather. 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 colorado river in the company of a team of explorers who are committed to. 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. 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 follows the great colorado river as it reveals the most pressing environmental story of our timethe worlds growing shortage of fresh water. This would end up being one of the most enjoyable grand canyon hikes ive done.
River at risk is very engaging for an imax feature from the macgillivray freeman films. River at risk, a film for imax theatres and imax 3d theatres. Beneath the majestic walls of the grand canyon, a team of explorers. Well i did, and your grand canyon tour exceeded my expectations as well as everyone on the trip. Traveling by rafts, kayaks and wooden dories, they. The antelope canyon with rafting adventure is the number 1 tour in northern arizona that combines 3 tours into one for you. Our trip planning experts are waiting for your call. From the makers of everest comes a powerful and cautionary film about the threat to one of americas. A documentary about a 15day river rafting trip on the colorado river aimed at highlighting water conservation issues. River at risk 2008 cast and crew robert redford narrates this environmentally conscious documentary, which offers a rafting tour of the majestic grand canyon.
River at risk id a 44minute documentary short from 2008, so this one will have its 10th anniversary next year. It was released to imax 3d theaters in 2008 anthropologist wade davis and river advocate robert f. The antelope canyon with rafting adventure will get you to the bottom of the canyon. If you want to relax on your backpacking vacation, and still make it to the colorado river, this is the hike for you. 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. My permit was for one night at hermit creek, one night at granite rapids and one night at horn creek. River at risk conveys the message of water conservation using the backdrop of the the iconic grand 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. Check out this behind the scene look at bad boys for life read more. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing grand canyon adventure. 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. It was directed by highly prolific documentary filmmaker and 2time oscar nominee greg macgillivray. 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. Wilderness river adventures, managed by aramark, is an authorized concessioner of the national park service, grand canyon national park, canyonlands national.
Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Tara davis, wade davis, flo di re, steve fisher, nikki kelly, robert kennedy jr. River at risk is a 2008 american documentary film directed by greg macgillivray and narrated by robert redford. Following a riverrafting trip down the colorado river, grand canyon adventure.