U.S. river explorer Travis Winn will give a free talk about his experience at La Vie Materielle Bookstore on Saturday.

Born in Colorado, Winn grew up on the rivers of the American Southwest, eventually working as a river guide in Grand Canyon National Park. Starting at the age of 16, he has explored many major rivers in western China’s Tibet, Sichuan, Qinghai and Yunnan by both kayak and raft. He reads, writes and speaks Chinese, and his expeditions have been featured in Men’s Journal, Outside Magazine (Chinese edition) and on China Central Television. In recent years, he has focused on engaging Chinese decision-makers in learning about rivers by bringing them to experience them first hand. He enjoys bringing people together through the river experience.

Time: 2-4 p.m., April 20

Venue: La Vie Materielle Bookstore, 1/F, Block 1, Baihua Apartment, Baihua Road 2, Futian District (福田区百花二路百花公寓1栋首层物质生活书吧)

Metro: Line 3 or 7 to Huaxin Station (华新站), Exit C(SD News)