Ascents of Slug’s Honour

1 attempt onsight, for me, one the best routes, beatiful line.

Sent it really cleanly, though I did take a few minutes on the ledge before tackling the crux. I'm not sure what to think about the grade now, maybe 21 is reasonable. Admittedly, the last time I tried it, it was 35*C and this was the last climb of the day...

Also, it seems more bolts have sprouted within the last few weeks because I went up with five quickdraws, and ran out. I skipped the sixth bolt and had a nervous finish on the slab.

Now designated my warm-up for this area. One move away from the clean send.

Really nice climbing, good holds evenly spread with a nice rest in the middle. Happy with the redpoint but I really should’ve flashed it (I fell right at the end on first go).

The best of the 21’s at the hump, far outshines boogie IMO

Really enjoyed this one, the moves lower down are super fun, and it gets way more difficult after the third bolt. That crux sequence is very desperate on terrible crimps, and I believe it's at least a grade harder than stated. I ended up taking a 6 metre whip at the fourth bolt. I got through the crux after a rest (it was still very hard) but the sun was baking the slab at the top so I bailed.

Classy

flash attempt

21 seems a bit harsh, I fought hard to onsight this so going to take the original 23 as I stayed right at the top. Stoked with my effort today.

I tip my hat to Charlie for doing this with only those 2 bolts!

Repeat. Keeping right near the top definitely makes it harder than 21!

Love it, on top rope, fab climbing. Got half way before fluffing it. It's harder than 21, I reckon.

Great stuff

One of the better routes at Macedon

Went to get the draws down, thought it’d be a nice rewarm up as it’s a lovely flowey route, climbed it the worst I’ve ever done it, got super pumped! Idk

likely unpopular opinion, but feels nicer than boogie.

Detached from the (non) send after messing up beta first go today. Noted down correct beta. Was too tired to have another go but though what the heck got nothing to lose and jumped back on.

The rain came in as I got the crux (lip). So did the send.

Glad I jumped back on again. Classy climb and moves (when done properly)

Warm up lap. Did the “direct” start this time.

Probably one of the best routes at Macedon! Started on the smaller holds (to the right) at the bottom and avoided the arête to the left at the top for the “original experience” although I clipped all the draws! Not really sure it felt 23 at any point I probably wouldn’t argue with 22 though? Idk lovely route either way!

Onsight attempt putting the draws up. Got through the first section, nice sustained moves to the lip with a committing move to a tiny flake that’s greeted with good jugs but only if grabbed in the right sequence of matching and crossing of the hands.

Felt a bit shaky on this one for some reason. Still a bit confused by grade. Maybe stiff 21 or easy 22?

Probably one of the better climbs after boogie. Took beta notes to help with amnesia and should go next time.