Northword Magazine – The Skeena River has a long history as a food source, travel route and hub of cultural activity. It has been explored by boat, by air and by foot, but until this summer it’s unlikely the Skeena has been experienced—top to bottom—from in the water.  In mid-July, Ali Howard will wade into the Skeena’s headwaters as she embarks on a four-week mission to become the first to swim the river’s 610 kilometres from its high mountain source to the Pacific Ocean. With events planned for communities along her journey, she hopes the expedition will raise awareness for a watershed whose inhabitants rely on the five million spawning salmon that return to the river each year.

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