Paddling the Columbia: A Guide to all 1200 Miles of our Scenic and Historical River

Roskelley, John

ISBN 10: 1594857784 / ISBN 13: 9781594857782

Published by Mountaineers Books, 2014

Signs of wear and consistent use. Seller Inventory # GICWV.1594857784.G

Synopsis:

Paddling the Columbia begins at the river s headwaters on Columbia Lake in British Columbia and provides comprehensive information for travelling its full 1245 miles to the Pacific. The guidebook enables serious paddlers to set a goal, like hiking the Pacific Crest Trail or climbing the Seven Summits - but on water. The book divides the river into 34 segments, detailing put-in and take-out points, campgrounds, various land manager regulations, key riverside sites, dams and water releases, paddling times and distances, free-flowing areas, ferry schedules, and more. Introductory texts and sidebars cover local history, things to do nearby (like hot springs, hiking trails, or places to eat), as well as wildlife and scenery. Boat types and equipment are also covered. The overall tone is adventurous, funny, and introspective.

About the Author:

JOHN ROSKELLEY was born in Spokane, Washington in 1948. In 1965 he asked his father's permission to sign up for the Spokane Mountaineers basic climbing course, and within months John had climbed Mounts Rainier, Shuksan, and Moran. From that point he moved headlong into the world of climbing: Some of his most notable climbs include the 1973 third ascent of the northeast ridge of Dhaulagiri; the 1976 first ascent via the northwest face of Nanda Devi; and a 1989 new route on the Northeast face of Tawoche. His climbing partners have included, among others, Jim Wickwire, Greg Child, and Jeff Lowe. Roskelley still resides in Spokane.

Not one to rest on his climbing laurals, John decided that paddling the length of the Columbia River would be a fun adventure, as so he did it, writing Paddling The Columbia for Mountaineers Books in 2014.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Paddling the Columbia: A Guide to all 1200 ...
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
Publication Date: 2014
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: good