Features

16 Fighting for an Angry River
Story by Mitch Moxley
Photography by James Wasserman
Our correspondent goes deep into China’s misty southwest corner, where tropical forests meet the Himalayas, to trek through villages endangered by the proposed damming of the Nu River. He encounters a vibrant mix of cultures, hospitable people and the stunning natural beauty of a region hidden from time

31 Canada’s Champions of Change
CBC News and Outpost magazine join forces to search for and celebrate Canada’s extraordinary volunteers. Plus read all about Canadians making change here and abroad and the projects that are driving the world to a better place

47 Crossing Jordan
Story and Photography by Jasmine Miller
In Jordan, our writer discovers a land rich in Biblical, Byzantine and Arab history. From the bustling backstreets of Amman to the soaring monuments of Petra, she travels the country seduced by its culture and beauty.

In Every Issue

6 MailStop
Your letters answered

9 Tripping
A tribute to the planet’s many rivers

10 On the Fringe
War of the weeds, Star Trek science, solar-powered flight, a miracle bean, and our ever expanding miracle tree. Plus, a review of the The Complete Up North

12 ThrillSeeker
Biking Bolivia’s Death Road

14 GoingHard
The BC Bike Race takes riders over some of the gnarliest trails the West Coast has to offer

54 FieldNotes
One woman’s quest to map the northern wilderness, in a canoe

58 HealthPost
Learn how to take the heat—literally

60 TravelCares
Engineers Without Borders creates a vital tool for Malawians in need of clean water

64 ShutterStop
Award winning wildlife shots are within your grasp using our pro tips

66 Backpacker Buzz
There’s nothing like backpacking Australia, and more news from Hostelling International

72 Outpost Traveller
Connecting you to your next adventure

74 PostCard
We’ve turned the back page over to you! In this issue, a subscriber takes us to Wells, an old gold rush town in the heart of the Cariboo region