★★★ Blades Of Glory 21

Grade context: AU
Length: 26m
Bolts: 9
Ascents: 313

description

The route just left of 'Battery Acid' (previously known as Zombie Pash). Climb up face until first overhang section. Climb through overhang on blades until bridging becomes possible. Pull onto right face level with a large pinch. Climb diagonally right around arete and onto face & finish at chains on 'Battery Acid'. Watch the rope drag on the arete.

Route history

2012	First free ascent: Michael Hillan & Matthew Broadbent
2012	First ascent: Michael Hillan & Matthew Broadbent

Warnings

Location

Lat/Lon: -35.14655, 138.58991

Grade citation

21	Assigned grade
19	★★Rob Watson
19 [19 - 20] --	grAId
20	private
23	★Matthew Broadbent

Seasonality

Quality

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Overall quality 77 from 93 ratings.

Difficulty - 21

Soft Touch
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Sandbag

Based on 11 ratings.

Suggested Grade

20
21
22

Based on 11 ratings.

Tick Types

Onsight	32	32
Flash	13	13
Red point	62	62
Pink point	11	11
Tick	44	44
Attempt	36	36

Comment keywords

roof bail bad bridging jugs epic smooth dry interesting feet chossy rest short sharp awkward steep easy crack nice sweet amazing great cool classic awesome ripper enjoyable super stoked good fun perfect lovely fantastic fall committing intimidating scary challenging hard crux struggle

Fri 28 Apr

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