{"product_id":"the-glorious-mountains-of-vancouveras-north-shore-a-peakbaggeras-guide-9781771602419","title":"The Glorious Mountains of Vancouveras North Shore: A Peakbaggeras Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA 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.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003ci\u003eThe Glorious Mountains of Vancouver's North Shore: A Peakbagger's Guide\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovering 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCrerar, David:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eDavid Crerar\u003c\/b\u003e grew up on the lower slopes of Mount Seymour and now lives on the lower slopes of Grouse Mountain. In 2009 he created the Bagger Challenge, a contest to see who could climb the most North Shore peaks in a season. Since then over 400 people have participated in the contest, and that project led to this book.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCrerar, Harry:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eHarry Crerar\u003c\/b\u003e attends Mulgrave School in West Vancouver. He has won the Harry Quaich for baggers younger than 16 in the Bagger Challenge every year of its existence. He has climbed most of these North Shore peaks. He loves travel and adventures: hiking, on skis, in a kayak or a canoe.","brand":"Rocky Mountain Books Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50433089208594,"sku":"9781771602419","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_778341c8-95d8-47fe-8cea-8a036e84aea6.jpg?v=1729559488","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-glorious-mountains-of-vancouveras-north-shore-a-peakbaggeras-guide-9781771602419","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}