A new, full-colour guidebook for outdoor enthusiasts interested in
exploring the dynamic and awe-inspiring peaks and trails of Vancouver's
internationally renowned coastal-mountain landscape.
The beautiful mountains of the North Shore define Vancouver, but few
Vancouverites know of the natural beauty and adventure that lies within
them, or even their names and history. The Glorious Mountains of
Vancouver's North Shore: A Peakbagger's Guide offers something for
everyone, from casual hikers to hard-core climbers, from gentle ramblers
to ultra-fit trail runners, to parents introducing their children to the
splendours of nature, and to those merely curious about what is out
there, so close and yet so far.
The book provides turn-by-turn route descriptions for climbing 66 North
Shore peaks, including exhaustive facts and statistics, special
cautions, first ascents, name origins, historic and cultural
backgrounds, as well as little-known facts and secrets. Roads and access
trails are provided. All peaks feature GPS-based maps, with elevation
profiles. The glories of these mountains, creeks and lakes are
enticingly illustrated with over 150 colour photographs.
Covering all of the hikeable peaks from Capilano in the north, to the
Howe Sound Islands in the west and the Seymour-Fannin peaks in the east,
this book will encourage you to hop in your kayak or car, on your bike
or your own two feet to explore this underappreciated paradise in our
own backyard.
