Breaking New Ground

Today I led a 6a (5.10a) climb! For the first time in my life, I led a 6a. I was pissed because I couldn't make it this morning, and then this afternoon I nailed it. Alright, my guide said it was an easy 6a but hey, I did it.

I felt like quite the failure this morning after insisting on being lowered in light scraping my fingertips open and bleeding on the rock, but I guess no pain no gain.
Now with taped up fingers I went back to lead a few 5b's (5.8,5.9) and then got the easy 6a.

Hope is not lost.