Bouldergaine Explained

Bouldergaine is a sport that combines bouldering and rogaining.[1]

The sport takes place in a large boulder field, which is mapped in a similar way to a traditional rogaine. Teams of 2 people choose which checkpoints to visit within a time limit with the intent of maximizing their score. At each checkpoint is at least one extra bonus point station, which requires scrambling or climbing to access. A successful team will require a mixture of fitness, climbing ability and map skills.

The world's first bouldergaine was held on March 15, 2014, at Kura Tawhiti / Castle Hill in Canterbury, New Zealand. The event was organised by the New Zealand Alpine Club,[2] with over 100 participants.[3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: CASTLE HILL BOULDERGAINE (A ROGAINE WITH SOME BOULDERING) RESULTS . 2024-04-19 . Peninsula and Plains Orienteers.
  2. Web site: Contour Lines. papo.org.
  3. Web site: NBS Website. 11 May 2020 . nbs.org.nz.
  4. Web site: Stuff.co.nz. 14 March 2014 .