The Comprehensive Castle Hill Climbing Guide

Painstakingly researched and designed, this authoritative 252 page publication
presents a detailed description to every climb ever established within Castle
Hill’s two most popular areas: Quantum Field and Spittle Hill.

Also contained are three comprehensive mini-guides to the excellent climbs of
Rambandit Gully and the lower and upper areas of Cave Stream. All seven
remaining areas are introduced providing essential information regarding
access and approach together with an overview of each area?s most worthwhile
climbs.

– 70 detailed topos covering 203 routes and over 5300 boulder problems
– New and improved navigation tools include birds-eye topos, map-side
satellite photos, map overspill and orientation symbols
– Illustrated directly from satellite imagery, maps indicate features such as
overhangs, cracks, huecos, runnels and bushes
– All climbs are thoughtfully described, graded and star-rated for quality
– Route descriptions contain essential safety information such as length,
number of bolts and lower-off method
– All maps have compass bearings and are to a scale which is standard
throughout
– Featuring an extensive collection from NZ?s award-winning climbing
photographers
– 252 pages, black and white photos

Quantum Field; Spittle Hill; Rambandit Gully; Cave Stream

Flock Hill; Dry Valley; Wuthering Heights; Dark Castle; Prebble Hill; Five
Valley Area; Gorge Hill; Back of Flock
History; Geology; Weather; Terrain; Rest Days; Injury; Travel and
Accommodation