Winter Boulder Series
Winter Boulder Series 2024/25
We are delighted to announce the return of Durham Climbing Centre's Winter Boulder Series in November 2024!
Winter Boulder Series 2024/25 Information
What better way to track your progress through the dark winter nights than by joining in our fun and friendly competition series.
Featuring a full range of climbing problems set by Impact Route Setting Team and ranging from very easy to very hard, there's something for everyone!
Each round there are new problems to try from the best route setters around! Each round lasts a few weeks so there is plenty of time to tick off as many climbs as you can. Take as long as you like to complete the problems, and add to your score each visit!
Prizes are awarded to podium positions in all categories! There are more prizes for random positions so anyone could win!
Download your griptonite scorecard and join in the fun!
The event is FREE to enter and suitable for every level of climber. What better way to track your progress and work on your GOALS! We look forward to seeing you there!
Don't miss the chance to take part in SendFest! A standalone climbing competition celebrating the winners of Winter Boulder Series and offering the chance to take part in an exciting spectators final! Find out more!
Round Dates
Winter Boulder Series Round Dates - Free to enter!
Round 1: 6pm on Friday 29 + all day 30 November + 1 December
Round 2: 6pm on Friday 6 + all day 7 & 8 December
Round 3: 6pm on Friday 17, 18 & 19 January
Round 4: 6pm 31 January & all day 1st & 2nd
SENDFEST: 25 Qualifiers + Spectators final: Saturday 8th March 2025
Winter Boulder Series (WBS)!
- Step 1: Download the @griptonite app to access your FREE scorecard
- Step 2: Follow the rules on each problem – volumes, features and arêtes are in unless stated otherwise
- Step 3: Attempt to flash the problems stated on the scorecard to try and gain points for each attempt!
- Step 4: Points are awarded for: 10 points are available for flash (1st attempt) , 7 points are available for 2nd attempt, 4 points are available for 3rd attempt. 1 point is available for a send on ANY attempt after
- Step 5: Problem numbers on the scorecard correspond to Griptonite tags
- Step 6: Check your progress on the Griptonite leaderboard
- Step 7: Each round is open for 3 days, and you can attempt problems as many times as you like!
- Step 8: Only the scores from 3/4 rounds count so don’t worry if you have to miss a round or if one is significantly lower than the rest
- Step 9: Repeat for each round and have fun 😊
- Step 10: Come along to SendFest for an awesome festival of climbing, spectators final, free pizza, raffle, prizes and more!
Categories
Enter your category on Griptonite!
Under 16 Male
Under 16 Female
Senior Male (16-39)
Senior Female (16-39)
Vets Male (40+)
Vets Female (40+)
Non-binary