Building bridges

摘要

For Jim Lewis, the pristine, remote and beautiful Clearwater River is a sanctuary. Furthermore, over three decades of his personal history are deeply imbedded there. He says the Clearwater River has literally shaped his life and who he is. "I've had a high-stress, fast-paced lifestyle," says the retired business owner. "I just love spending time with my family on the river." He reminisces about his three daughters learning to swim in the Clearwater River, and in the winter, the family regularly takes their snowmobiles 75 kilometres upstream to Lewis's trapping cabin. As a trapper, he also regularly uses the river to reach his trapline.