Grand Rapids Whitewater

Creating A Wave Feature On The Colorado River.

On Tuesday December 4, 2007, instead of shovels, local government leaders plunged kayak paddles into the earth to celebrate a project about seven years in the making: a whitewater park. The Glenwood Springs City Council awarded an $888,838 contract in November for construction of a ‘park and play’ whitewater feature in the Colorado River. A number of other groups and businesses also donated funds for the project.

Before Construction. Flat, Featureless Water.

After Installation.

Watch skilled kayakers and a surfer, yes, surfer, enjoy a glorious urban river experience.  This video was made at the Glenwood Springs Whitewater Park. 

Only the wave near the bridge is artificial. (1:28 – 3:06 features ‘real,’ water.)

Now check out the Construction Video.  See how this magnificent artificial wave was installed on the Colorado River.  Visit  http://gallery.mac.com/joemollica#100000

From Flat to Phat. Kayaker Paddling The New Wave.

And It's Urban

For a ‘boat load’ of photographs, and a live web cam, go to http://www.glenwoodwhitewaterevents.com/about-freestyle-kayaking#photos

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