Bombay Sapphire stands out as a compelling three-pitch traditional climb located on the renowned Martini Pinnacle in Squamish, British Columbia. Beginning with the familiar footsteps of Warriors of the Wasteland, the route offers a fresh twist by breaking right early on, steering climbers toward the arete that crowns the formation. The approach demands a sharp focus as you begin on the first one and a half pitches of Warriors of the Wasteland, a classic in its own right, but then diverge onto less-traveled stone.

The opening pitch matches the initial moves of Warriors of the Wasteland, presenting strong jams and delicate stemming where your hands and feet read the granite’s textures. The granite here is clean, bold, and demands precision—nothing is given, yet everything is attainable with crisp technique. Moving into pitch two, the climb ascends a stem crux that tests core tension and balance, before easing onto a smoother slab where a few well-placed bolts catch the rope. This break in intensity allows a brief moment of respite before you reach a solid belay anchor at the pitch’s end, just as the wall readies itself to leap into steeper terrain.

The final pitch is a pure test of stamina and creativity, threading up a fully bolted arete that backs itself with vertical slabs. The rock feels alive here, edges whispering for careful footwork, crimps calling out for quiet strength. Every move challenges your ability to read the stone and adjust your body in sync with the offering holds. The climbing demands a mixture of finesse and power, pushing you to solve problems on the fly while fully immersed in the exposed panorama of Squamish’s vast wilderness.

Descending requires a deliberate double rappel: first, a 30-meter drop to anchors linked to "Shaken, Not Stirred," a neighboring 5.11b route that stands as a testament to the area’s technical diversity, then a longer 60-meter rappel that brings you safely back to the base near Freeway. Gear-wise, doubles up to 2-inch cams are necessary, allowing placements in the varied crack systems, while bolts ease protection on the bolted sections of pitch three.

A rarely traveled gem, Bombay Sapphire presents a climbing experience that blends the character of Squamish’s classic granite with the freshness of a unique exit line. It asks for commitment and respect for the rock but rewards with movement that’s as satisfying as the views that stretch out beneath you. Plan your climb with attention to conditions, bring sturdy footwear for the approach trail, and prepare for a mixture of crack jams, stemming, and technical face moves that define this route’s engaging profile.