Ascents of Blades Of Glory as Onsight

made awkward moves very awkwardly

Climbed in the spoogiest conditions. Every hold felt like it had a layer of dish detergent. Glorious

Swooped by a peregrine several times on the headwall. Would steer clear of this route for the time being

21 on thecrag.com and 22 in the guide. I think 22 is fair, especially if you're short.

Pretty chossy towards the top

Absolute beaut climb. Soo glad I stayed an extra day to climb it

This is such a gem, I loved it. Guide book said 22, so I'm a bit sad to see 21 here — thought I was getting stronger, but we all know I don't get stronger. Makes sense in hindsight — fair grade.

Great fun

Very cool route with lots of jugs and good stances. Top is a bit committing but a great route

fun 3D climbing, unlikely positions and a clean line. soft.

Would be a pretty sketchy lead! Nice rest on the blade though

amazing climb, stoked on the onsight. The blade makes for a nice seat to shake out the pump

Almost certainly not 22

Highest onsight grade so far and I'm seeing it was a 23 once upon a time. Highlight of my time climbing! Best route I have ever climbed.

New favourite lead for red cliff. Awesome moves, plenty of holds, good rest spot. Quality climb

Fantastic climb!! Crux was avoiding the two aggravated wasp's nests. (not sure if i strayed off line, we didn't have a guide so i was surprised to learn it was a 23, it felt easier but maybe it just all came together)

One excellent section getting onto the blade then up the steep corner.

Great climbing. Very enjoyable.

Really cool moves up high. Came to have a shot at Battery Acid, but the spooge was real bad, so jumped on this