Frozen Fish Fingers
5.9 YDS 5c French 17 Ewbanks VI UIAA 17 ZA HVS 5a British R
| Type: | Trad, 60 ft (18 m) |
| GPS: | 33.98589, -116.05741 |
| FA: | Mike Waugh, Jim Mathews & Dan Hershman, 1/87 |
| Page Views: | 879 total · 4/month |
| Shared By: | Tony B on Dec 30, 2005 |
| Admins: | Greg Opland, C Miller, Gunkswest, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes, Salamanizer Ski |
1. Vegetation is not allowed to be used as an anchor.
2. Only neutral or rock-colored bolt hangers are allowed. A permit is required to replace or add new bolts: nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…
Seasonal Closures:
The presence of a nesting owl in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes, "Right On," "Orange Flake," "Kid Caligula," requires closure until the nest has been abandoned to ensure the protection of the species for the duration of the nesting activities. This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned.
The presence of a prairie falcon nesting in very close proximity to a variety of climbing routes requires closure of "Fat Freddie’s Cat,” “Freak Brothers Dome,” “The Weenie,” “Pea Brain,” and “The Red Obelisk." This closure will be in effect from February 17, 2026 until June 7, 2026; or until the nest has been abandoned
For a complete list of climbing rules and closures visit: nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…
Description
This climb is easiest to find with the aid of the photo in the Vogel climbing guide. However, it can be found with a text description.
Approach the north face of the Zebra Cliffs from the end of Jumbo Rocks camping area. This is the nearest end and you will turn right (west) well below the face. Watch for a set of two square buttresses that stand out from the generally rounded features.
There is a left-facing dihedral formed between the upper left and lower right formations, this is Frozen Fish Fingers.
Scramble up to the base on lead and place a piece in the corner and proceed upwards to the top of the rock. Although this is described as a handcrack, it is mostly fingers and small protection, to match. The belay up top requires some larger gear though. To descend, walk back and west into a gully with some scrambling/chimney moves required.



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