This issue features an in-depth cover story about gold mining, hydroelectric dams, and other threats to the future of one of the world’s greatest whitewater rafting and kayaking destinations, the Futaleufu River in Chilean Patagonia, together with an exclusive interview with environmental lawyer Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. about why we must act to save the Fu and other Patagonia rivers. Also in this issue: a 10-page pictorial showing the 14 winners of our first Patagonia Photo Contest; Shanie Matthews shares a story about a horseback riding and ski trip to La Horqueta, a spectacular Andean peak in the Las Leñas ski area; and five renowned skiiers tell their favorite places to ski in Chile and Argentina.