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Ice Cream for Crow
5.8 YDS 5b French 16 Ewbanks VI- UIAA 15 ZA HVS 4c British
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Routes in Zebra Cliffs East Face
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Around the World T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Bad Brains T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Cut Thin to Win T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b |
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Gorilla Tactics T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a R |
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Horse of a Different Color S 5.10c/d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
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Ice Cream for Crow T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Kidney Boy T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Pea Coat Sleeve S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Slip Slidin' Away T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b |
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Such a Line T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
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Too Wide to Trot T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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Up and Down T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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| Type: | Trad, 60 ft (18 m) |
| GPS: | 33.98512, -116.05645 |
| FA: | Lance Gunnerson & Robert Alexander |
| Page Views: | 1,999 total · 8/month |
| Shared By: | Tony B on Dec 30, 2005 · Updates |
| Admins: | Greg Opland, C Miller, Gunkswest, Mike Morley, Adam Stackhouse, Salamanizer Ski, Justin Johnsen, Vicki Schwantes |
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Access Issue: Climbing Regulations/Seasonal Raptor Closures Details
Details
The Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent's Compendium states that:
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/…
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.
The left end of the east face of the Zebra Rocks has two primary flat faces, and each of these has a "dog leg" or "lighning bolt" crack on it. The larger one to the left is Such A Line (flaring OW) and the one on the right is the friendlier looking Ice Cream Fow Crow.
Climb up tricky moves on intermittent crack and pro to gain a widening crack. While this appears to be an offwidth, and is about that size, the climbing is predominantly face-climbing and is fun. No grunting needed.
To descend, rap from the anchors on Horse of a Different Color, just to the climber's right (north).
Photos
![Ice Cream For Crow (Crack) and [[Gorilla Tactics]]105725845 (Face, right)](https://mountainproject.com/assets/photos/climb/106318826_smallMed_1494097215.jpg?cache=1745638158)
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