A Fist Full of Crystals | E6 Trad climb at The Roaches

United Kingdom / England / Staffordshire / Leek

Quick Info

Grade E6
Type Trad climb
Crag The Roaches
Country United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Rock type Gritstone
History
First ascent Nick Dixon (25th Sep 1983)
Recorded repeats 3

Quick Info

Grade E6
Type Trad climb
Crag The Roaches
Country United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Rock type Gritstone
History
First ascent Nick Dixon (25th Sep 1983)
Recorded repeats 3

Named after a comment by Johnny Woodward after a top rope ascent:

Undoubtedly the hardest piece of climbing on the roaches. It has three desperate moves involving an unlikely toe-jam, a weird high sort of bridge and an all-out crystal move. There are no runners and a fall would land you in a holly tree. It will take me quite some time to pluck up the courage to lead it!

Contributors
19 contributions since 15th December 2021.
2 contributions since 18th August 2025.

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Ascents

4 successful ascents recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
First ascent.

Climbed in mistake for Crystal Grazer (E5).