Obsession Fatale | E8 Trad climb at The Roaches

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Ascents

13 recorded ascents, including 1 unsuccessful ascent.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Julian Lines Solo | worked 22nd Jun 1992
First ascent.

Jules fell off the route before making the first ascent but, miraculously, walked away unharmed.
Sam Whittaker Solo | worked 1996

References

[1] https://web.archive.org/web/20061022044555/http://www.planetfear.com/article_detail.asp?a_id=393

[2] On The Edge Issue 84, page 37
Ben Heason Solo | worked 1996
Dan Honneyman Solo | worked 1999 E7
Mark Sharrat Solo | worked Jan 2001
Tom de Gay Lead | worked Aug 2001 E7

Utilising a poor wire placement.
Pete Bridgwood Lead | worked 2005
Sam Barstow Solo | worked 19th Oct 2024
Becca Lounds Solo | worked 20th Mar 2025
Andy Popp Solo | worked

After soloing it, Andy then climbed it hands free (on top rope)!

It's honestly not that bad. I was there with Johnny [Dawes] (no surprise). I'd just soloed it and he suggested trying hands free - I think he'd done it like that previously. I was dubious too but it went pretty easily (this is on toprope obvs). It's a very pure piece of padding. [2]

References

[1] https://ukbouldering.com/board/index.php/topic,33922.msg689521.html#msg689521

[2] https://ukbouldering.com/board/index.php/topic,33922.msg689724.html#msg689724
Anna Taylor Solo | worked

References

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGh35bQ2pRM
Andy Popp Top Rope | worked

Hands free! [1]

References

[1] https://ukbouldering.com/board/index.php/topic,33922.msg689521.html#msg689521
Kevin Thaw Solo | did not finish

Kevin took a big fall trying to onsight the route, landing him with a broken leg.

References

[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/features/kevin_thaw-4327