John Roskelley

John Roskelley (born December 1, 1948) is a noted mountain climber and author from Spokane, Washington, and is known for his first ascents and notable ascents of 7000 and 8000 meter peaks in Nepal, India, and Pakistan.

A noted conservationist, Roskelley served as Spokane County Commissioner from 1995 to 2004.

In 2012, Roskelley published Paddling the Columbia: A guide to all 1,200 miles of our scenic and historical river, a guidebook based on his journey by boat from the river’s source in British Columbia to the Pacific Ocean.

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