It may interest you to know that "High Scaler" was modeled and cast by Steve Ligouri, local Las Vegas sculptor. You can see more of his work in Boulder City.
does anyone know where this sculpture is located? i put in a request for the new SWCTA high school to hold the "high scalers" as a mascot! i'd like as much info as possible, we're voting right now, but we may be able to commemorate these folks! thanks for any info...
Here's a bit of info. on the "Hoover Dam High Scalers" you may find interesting. I believe the sculpture (above, and in George's pic) is of a High Scaler named Joe Kline.
The Native American Hoover Dam High Scalers.
And another character, Charles "Chick" Julian.
Damn, these men were men!
Also, if you visit Hoover Dam, check out the progress of the Hoover Dam Bypass bridge; it's amazing!
FYI: The best way to view the bridge is in Willow Beach/Black Canyon by boat, kayak, or canoe. Here's a pic I took from our rented boat on July 15th 2008.
We were interested in checking out the amazing Colorado River Bridge/ Hoover Dam Bypass, and it's progress; so we rented a little boat at Willow Beach, and off we went.
It turned out to be a really fun adventure; we saw lots of Big Horn sheep, and beautiful terrain along the way, and even played in the Ringbolt Hot Springs.
Thanks so much Gigi! Killer info! I'll pass it on! I'll know on June 8th whether or not we'll adopt the High Scaler mascot, I'll be sure to post! Anyone with info, post it, I'll forward it to our principal..
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