US | Robbie Knievel Robbie Knievel Wants to Try Snake River Jump Son hopes to succeed where Evel Knievel failed in 2974 By Marie Morris Posted May 9, 2010 2:10 PM CDT Copied Robbie Knievel, son of the iconic stuntman Evel Knievel, at Battersea Power Station, London Tuesday Dec. 15, 2009. Robbie hopes to attempt to jump the Snake River Canyon in Idaho on July 4, 2011. (AP Photo/ Zak Hussein/PA) Thirty-seven years after Evel Knievel made his heavily promoted attempt to clear the Snake River Canyon, son Robbie hopes to succeed where his father failed. Robbie Knievel will visit Idaho tomorrow to pitch the idea to local government and business leaders, reports the Twins Falls Times-News. The younger Knievel, who is—brace yourself—filming a reality show, hopes to launch during Fourth of July weekend in 2011. Read These Next Husband of the Coldplay 'Kiss Cam' woman breaks his silence. He was on the run with his kids for 4 years. It just ended badly. She walked out on her gig due to JD Vance, doesn't regret it. Trump rips Tom Hanks after West Point cancels award ceremony. Report an error