★ Morticia's Groove 5.9

Undiscovered climbing gems off the coast of BC? Perhaps. The granitic outcrops and sea cliffs on Quadra Island offer some excellent climbing with scenic views. This guide covers more than 180 climbing routes at Chinese Mountains, Morte Lake and on Breton Island. Maps, photo topos and detailed route descriptions provide all the information needed to explore these crags in BC's Discovery Islands.

With 300 routes, 600 boulder problems and a handful of fine alpine objectives, Vancouver Rock Climbing provides comprehensive coverage of the diverse climbing scene around Vancouver, Canada.

• Provides detailed coverage of Howe Sound, Caulfeild Sea Cliffs, Cypress Falls Park, Cypress Mountain, Grouse Mountain, Lynn Valley and Deep Cove
• Includes full-color images and maps, descriptions of conditions and approach notes for each climbing area
• Each climb description tells you what gear to use, how many bolts there are, a difficulty rating, the pitch length and where to start and end