Ascents of Slug’s Honour as Red point

This route is perfect if you want climb in a quiet spot, one the best routes and really complete about the moves, endurance and strength.

Warm-up; clean repeat.

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.

Cruised up on the warm up today now the beta is dialled, even with numb fingers. Should try finishing R at the top some time.

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).

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

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.

Downgrade

This has gotta be a 21

Clipped the bolt to the left at the crux, easier than going up right

Actually quite good, though maybe soft for a 23. Went first shot however had done the start already working Slug's Alliance

Missed a hold and blew the onsight attempt. Went second go. Found it easier than Boogie.

Got it first go today!

Flogged the crux on the onsight atempt. Sent second go with Joel's tasty beta.

Pre re-bolting. Fun and challenging climb. I liked its original name because of the story. As always with Charlie, great anecdotes!

Good rests along the way tame it down a little.

Stoked, felt really solid on the technical climbing at the bottom. Lead ground up and placed additional gear (x3)

Happy days - second attempt of the day

Pretty sustained to the break but felt good