Ascents of The Slot Machine by John Pitcairn

Possibly the least gear I have ever placed on this at 5 pieces, but I was bumping the single #3 cam. The block at the bottom is not loose, but it is fairly hollow. There is a good 0.3 cam as alternative first piece just below it.

Good lead from Gareth. Unparalleled VCS dialed in nicely now, the forefoot sensitivity coming on strong, toe-top rubber is good in a crack.

Straight up at the offwidthy bit.

Not Gareth's best lead effort but a fun jammy second.

Gnarly inverted lead fall from Gareth at the offwidthy bit. Good gear though eh. Borderline 2 stars.

Final route for the trip after a lie down. A hand/foot jam test piece. Still holding up OK, a bit short on #3 cams, had to bump one.

Tim led, Rob seconded. You might want tape.

Rather better than it looks. Belayed Grant's onsight first. Hands a bit chewed afterwards but.