WCA presents: Boulder Bash 2025

Join the Wisconsin Climbers Association at Governor Dodge State Park on September 6, 2025 for a day of climbing, camping, camaraderie, and fun.

All levels of climbers are welcome - whether you're a seasoned outdoor climber or looking for a fun first time outside, Boulder Bash has something for every climber. This competition includes an optional tour component where you / your team will be guided to the best bouldering areas in Governor Dodge and receive LOTS of crash pads, spotters, and support!

Sign up the littles for our Kids Comp! A team of 4 climbers ages 6 - 12 years old is $40.

All proceeds benefit the non-profit Wisconsin Climbers Association.

The rain date for this event is September 7.

Competitors

Registration is available the day of the competition for any walk-ups (if spots are available).

Individuals can register in one of three categories for $40 ($35 for WCA Members)

• Rec (Up to V2)
• Intermediate (Up to V5)
• Open (Up to V8/9)

Adult Teams of up to 3 or 4 individuals can register in one of two categories for $110 ($105 for WCA Members):

• Rec (Up to V3),
• Open (any boulder problems, V0 to V8/V9)

Kids Comp Teams of 4 kids ages 6 - 12 year olds for $40

Teams should have one individual sign up on behalf of the team.

Waivers will be signed the day of the competition. If you're an adult bringing a youth under 18 who isn't your child, please fill out the waiver in advance.

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WCA members can use the promo code "WCAMember" to get $5 off any ticket. This is on the honor system. Contact us if you'd like to check your status or go to https://donorbox.org/wca-join to renew or join the WCA.

Camping

Limited camping is also available for the weekend for $10 per person (Friday and/or Saturday night). We have fewer camping spots than overall competition spots, so be sure to register for camping ASAP! Once we're filled up, we're filled up!

Camping is available for Friday and Saturday night.

Volunteers

We're also looking for volunteers to support this event! If any of the following sound like you, sign up and help support the WCA in our largest event of the year. All volunteers receive free camping for the weekend.

• Photography - If you have an eye and an interest in taking photos, we'd love to have them for future use! All photographers will be given credit whenever their media is used for WCA purposes.
• Parking - Help us direct competitors to appropriate parking places.
• Tear-Down - Hang out after the comp ends at 5 p.m. and help us tear down.
• Camp Chief - You love camping. You love heading to Governor Dodge early on Friday to be first to the campgrounds to get everything checked-in. We love you for loving this job!
• First Aid - We are working to have local EMS on site during the competition, but if you have a certified first aid, wilderness first aid or similar credential and are willing to be our go-to peeps for minor cuts and bruises or waiting for EMS in an emergency, we'd appreciate the hand. You can still compete, but would be pulled away from the competition if needed.

FAQ's

What's the schedule? Where is this event at?

Start, finish and awards all take place at at Governor Dodge State Park. Click here for a map of the park.

Registration starts at 10:30 a.m.

Open categories begin at 11:00 a.m.

Recreation and intermediate categories begin at 11:30 a.m.

All competitions end at 5:00 p.m.

Awards will be announced around 5:30 p.m. - stick around for some fun challenges and events while scores are calculated!

What should I bring?

If you have any crash pads, bring them along to the competition along with any gear you need for the day (shoes, chalk, food, water). The WCA will have a limited supply of crash pads available for use as well for those who do not have their own crash pads.

Also check out other Trips & Adventurous Activities in Dodgeville, Contests in Dodgeville.