Skywire Live with Nik Wallenda Season 1 Episode 101 Skywire: Road to The Canyon
- June 23, 2013
- 84 min
In the first episode of Skywire Live with Nik Wallenda, titled "Skywire: Road to The Canyon," viewers are introduced to the high-flying world of wire walking and the preparations that go into an incredible feat of courage and skill.
Nik Wallenda, a seventh-generation member of the famous Flying Wallendas family, has set his sights on crossing the Grand Canyon on a tightrope. But before he can attempt this incredible feat, he must travel to the site of the crossing and begin the process of scouting, measuring, and testing his equipment.
As Wallenda and his team make their way towards the Grand Canyon, they face numerous challenges and setbacks. The rigging of the wire is a complicated and time-consuming process, involving massive cranes and specialized equipment. The terrain surrounding the Grand Canyon is also treacherous, with unpredictable weather, steep inclines, and rocky mesas.
Throughout the episode, viewers are given a behind-the-scenes look at the immense effort and dedication required to make a wire walk of this magnitude possible. Wallenda himself is shown working tirelessly to ensure that every detail of the crossing is perfect, from the thickness of the wire to the strength of the rigging.
Along the way, viewers also get to know some of the other members of Wallenda's team, including his wife Erendira, who is herself a talented high wire artist. The Wallendas are a tight-knit family, and their love and support for one another is evident throughout the episode.
As the team approaches the day of the crossing, tension and excitement builds. Wallenda knows that this may be his most dangerous and challenging wire walk yet, but he remains steadfast in his determination to succeed.
The episode concludes with Wallenda stepping out onto the wire, poised high above the spectacular scenery of the Grand Canyon. Viewers are left on the edge of their seats, wondering if Wallenda will be able to complete this incredible feat of courage and skill.