8a… is quite hard, but not impossible!

I’ve (Jason) tried my first 8a on lead. The route is called ‘Angelica’ and is on a very steep wall in Arhi sector in Kalymnos. The route is sustained most of the way up with no opportunities for a good rest. The crux is right at the top and involves a very long move on a reasonable crimp. I managed to do all the moves, but it was hardly a stylish ascent and involved many rests! The conditions were poor and most holds were greasy and some wet, (This wasn’t obvious from the bottom.) so I hope to try and work the route again when it is in better condition. It’s unlikely to go as a redpoint on this trip, but it’ll be good to try when dry to see how far off I am.