PRINT: Rock Climb Thin Ice, Joshua Tree National Park

Thin Ice

5.10c, TR, 40 ft (12 m),

Avg: 1.7 from 3 votes
FA: FA Todd & Donette Swain
California > Joshua Tree NP > Central Joshua… > Sheep Pass Area > Cap Rock Area > Cap Rock > Cap Rock - N Face

Access Issue: Climbing Regulations/Seasonal Raptor Closures 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.

For a complete list of climbing rules and closures visit:
nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/…

Description

Start in the same spot as Black Ice, on top of a 20-foot high boulder than leans against the main cliff. Step up onto a ledge about three feet off the large boulder (as for Black Ice). Climb straight up the black face directly above, keeping about 10 feet right of Black Ice and 6-8 feet left of Icy, But Not Too Dicey (the easy flake to the right).

Location

Start in the same spot as Black Ice, on top of a 20-foot high boulder than leans against the main cliff. Step up onto a ledge about three feet off the large boulder (as for Black Ice).

Protection

Need an anchor rope to set this up as a slingshot TR.

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The magenta line is Thin Ice. The green line is False Prophet, the white line Black Ice.