A wish to reunite Chinese with their waterways

Where some see danger, rafter sees fun and excitement

When Travis Winn first came to China 16 years ago with his father, a veteran rafter and geologist, he was instantly captivated by the grandeur of China's rivers, thus lighting a passion for the waterways in the country.

"I was shocked by their beauty," says Winn, 32. "I never expected China to have such amazing rivers. I've always been attracted to the power of flowing water, but there is something extra special about rivers here."