Bouldering

It's bigger than a very very big thing, it's the X Marks The Spot video. Produced by the Tauranga lads, we have some fine footage capturing the days bouldering events at Waiheke Island. X Marks the Spot was a bouldering competition held on Waiheke Island on the 12th Of February. 25 + good keen boulderers set out for an adventure to Stoney Batter, and the far eastern side of island....Sitting in the days sun, the entrants were baked, but that didn't deter them from sending.

Heard of Fantainebleau ? Seen the Real Thing ? Sure you have. Every self-respecting boulderer stuck in the South Pacific dreams of being magically transported to the magic forest for one weekend of fat sloper action. Well, maybe you can't live the dream but now you can watch JP and his mates doing just that. Filmed in 48 manic hours distilled down to just a few minutes and squeezed tight for your web viewing pleasure. Enjoy...

The Font Video (WMV, 9.5MB)

This just in from Luke - On Feb 12th 2005 there is Treasure to be found on the high seas. Pure lines, golden friction, bling bling boulders and million dollar views.

X Marks the Spot will be the first ever Waiheke boulder event and will feature over 100 quality problems (and a couple of shockers). If you haven't been to the Batter then you are missing out and this will be the ultimate day bouldering in the north island. X will mark the spot as you boulder your way around the field in search of more treasure. Lucky prizes will be hidden in secret locations for your enjoyment.

... click the read more link to find out about this event.

Well the NBS might not be happening this coming year, but certainly regional comps are - The 05 Baring Head Rock Hop has been announced. The Baring Head Rock Hop is on Saturday 29 January from 11am. Recreation, expert and youth catogories. Heaps of prizes and spot prizes and a BBQ afterwards. All welcome! Will be held on Sunday if Saturday is wet. Cost $10. For further information check out www.powerband.org.nz or here on the Zone for any updates as they come to hand. A downloadable poster is with this article, so click the read more link, download it, print it, and stick it up at your local gym, climbing junkies flat, climbing store.. get the word out.

Unfortunately the 2005 NBS has had to be canceled. The overall event organizer who had taken over from Craig's great work in 2004 had done a very good job of making it look like he was organizing everything to the required standard but in reality he had done very little. The discrepancy between what was done and what was needed to be done to ensure a successful event was not discovered by others involved in the NBS until the 11th hour. An unsuccessful attempt was then made to secure the required levels of sponsorship but it proved to be asking for the impossible given the late timing.

Rather than have a poorly organized and sponsored event the hard decision was made to cancel the official 2005 event now to ensure notifications can be made and to shift the focus to planning towards a successful 2006 event.

It is highly likely that smaller scale standalone bouldering events will still take place at Baring Head and Waitomo in 2005 due to local interest. Further details on these will follow

We are sorry for the disruption to your summer bouldering plans, hopefully everyone will still get out there and crank on the great boulders around NZ.

Seems like the entry details are now available and Check out that WALL?

http://www.nzsf.org.nz/view.php?category=4&page=311&eventid=-79112790


call James for Details 021 242 1995

Fundraiser....to support Kirsty Trotter and Zac Orme to reach the Junior World Sportclimbing Championships
When & Where
Boulder Comp #1 Wednesday 30th June
Fergs Kayaks, Queens Wharf
Boulder Comp #2 Wednesday 28th July
Hang Dog, Lower Hutt
Comppetitions start 6:30pm and finish at 9:00pm
$10 entry fee
Categories: Open - Male/Female
Recreational - Male/Female
Junior (under 18) - Male/Female
Come climbing and support Kirsty and Zac to reach the Junior Worlds in Scotland this September
Great spot prizes
Any enquiries please contact Kirsty on (04) 476 7049 or
trotterkirsty@hotmail.com

Reminder to all members that the first competition is on this Saturday from 6-10pm, with after party. Entry for members only by gold coin donation (for party). Format to be announced on the night.

Non-members are welcome to come along and watch. If you want to climb you can join on the night. If you're thinking of joining this may be your last chance. We're down to the last few places.

See you Saturday.

From a message posted in the forums by Phil de Joux :

I phoned the managers of Flock Hill Station to ask for permission to boulder at Flock Hill and was told that there were new lease holders. I managed to track down one of the new owners of the lease, Mark Fraundorfer, to discuss access for climbers. I have arranged with Mark to post this letter from him on a few bouldering web sites.

Click the read more link for the letter. The NZAC is acting on this letter.

Bloc, the dedicated bouldering facility is opening tomorrow (Wednesday) night. Stretch has just sent in a map on how to get there.... get on down and check it out.

Click here for Map (146KB)