Canyon Eyesore

[Sundae]

I hope it is just a whiny post from someone who didn't pay attention to what he was getting into. I hope it's just teething problems. I will go to the US one day and I've really love the idea of this since I first read it. And it's a challenge to my fear of heights!

Anyway - if the prices are misrepresented in the way described then I expect someone will sue soon - even over here Trading Standards would be onto it with a week, and I know Americans are more litigious. I hope the price goes down in the time it takes me to save to make the trip...

It was unfair of the OP to include the experience of the trip with the blowout as part of his criticism. If the vehicle was suitable for the terrain then the blowout was simple bad luck that could have happened anywhere. You can't blame people who build an attraction in the wilderness if the wilderness bites back (or for the fact that two generations in the same family can't handle a burst tyre).

Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

I hope it is just a whiny post from someone who didn't pay attention to what he was getting into. I hope it's just teething problems. I will go to the US one day and I've really love the idea of this since I first read it. And it's a challenge to my fear of heights!

Anyway - if the prices are misrepresented in the way described then I expect someone will sue soon - even over here Trading Standards would be onto it with a week, and I know Americans are more litigious. I hope the price goes down in the time it takes me to save to make the trip...

It was unfair of the OP to include the experience of the trip with the blowout as part of his criticism. If the vehicle was suitable for the terrain then the blowout was simple bad luck that could have happened anywhere. You can't blame people who build an attraction in the wilderness if the wilderness bites back (or for the fact that two generations in the same family can't handle a burst tyre).

Poor roads and lack of local service are reasonable criticisms of a trip/placement.

[Sundae]

Originally Posted by rkzenrage

Poor roads and lack of local service are reasonable criticisms of a trip/placement.

But the poster said the vehicle was suitable for the terrain.
Let me put it this way to you - a Brit is crossing Death Valley and comes across another party of Brits who have a blowout. They complain about how long it takes for rescue to reach them given how long it takes in the UK. You'd laugh out loud at how naif they were.

Also there are two generations in the car - would you not think, "Hang on, how come a couple who are at least in their 40s have set off across desert terrain have no idea if they have a spare tyre?"

C'mon - you're usually consistent regarding people being personally responsible - don't let your dislike of the attraction change your opinion.

[Bullitt]

Originally Posted by rkzenrage

Poor roads and lack of local service are reasonable criticisms of a trip/placement.

Not really, its the same as driving through the mountains to get to a white water rafting joint. You are responsible to make sure you are prepared to drive out into the middle of nothing for the attraction, and make it back to civilization afterwards. It is in no way the responsibility of the attraction owners unless they make it appear so or state such.