As the Liard River faces the threat of hydroelectric development, a group of men make what may be one of the final trips on the Liard. Intrigued with the journals of our ancestors as they fearlessly travelled the waves, Wenger writes this book for those who may never know the grandeur of the river. "I look forward [to reading] this odyssey. It’s a classic…a basic book for river folk." —  What’s Happening Swiss-born, 'Ferdi Wenger' is a best-selling author/researcher of several travel guides written in French, German and English. He has also written articles about his expeditions along some of the world's most impressive rivers for prominent publications such as 'BC Outdoors', 'The Canadian Geographic' and 'The Globe and Mail.