FEATURES 29 LAST FRONTIER


Sorcery, sacred canyons, first descents and redemption runs. Four kayakers take on Papua New Guinea’s deadly jungle rivers.


34 FEEDING THE HABIT


From serving drinks to saving lives, even pro paddlers work hard to support their season. Eight top boaters share their secret second lives.


DEPARTMENTS 10 Off The Tongue 12 Community 16 Watercolors 22 Eddy 23 Alchemy 24 Playground 25 Keeper 26 Slide 27 Profile 40 Gear Bag 41 Boat Insider 43 River Booty 54 Flushed


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