Bogus Machismo | 8a Sport route at The Cave

New Zealand / Canterbury Region

Quick Info

Grade 8a
Type Sport route
Crag The Cave
Country New Zealand 🇳🇿
History
First ascent Peter Taw (1994)
Bolted by Matt Evrard
Recorded repeats 0

Quick Info

Grade 8a
Type Sport route
Crag The Cave
Country New Zealand 🇳🇿
History
First ascent Peter Taw (1994)
Bolted by Matt Evrard
Recorded repeats 0
Bolted by Matt Evrard.

A benchmark Canterbury sport route and a recognised rite of passage for South Island climbers. It is frequently the first 29 for many and is the most ascended climb at the grade in New Zealand.

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23 contributions since 21st October 2026.

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Ascents

1 successful ascent recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Peter Taw Lead | worked 1994
First ascent.