Adventure

Adventure sport: Bouldering

Bouldering - it's a gripping sport but not for the faint-hearted or clumsy.

Bouldering is for the sure-footed, with athletes rock climbing without the aid of ropes or a harness.

More than 140 entrants from around the world test their mettle at the annual New Zealand Bouldering Series - the 2008 event was held in the Canterbury region of Castle Hill, well known for its limestone rockface.

Bouldering involves rockclimbing on boulders and rock faces anywhere between one and five metres high. Routes are called "problems" and climbers tackle these with the aid of rock shoes and a chalkbag.

The event has been held since 1998, with the Castle Hill venue a favourite for its limestone rockface.

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