Ice Cream Parlor Moab Climbing Guide
Ice Cream Parlor serves up some of Moab's most varied climbing, with everything from mellow slabs to burly cracks spread across quality Wingate sandstone. The area draws climbers looking for both accessible warm-ups and serious projects, with a good mix of sport and trad options. Access is straightforward, making it a solid choice for multi-pitch days or quick sessions.
Classic Routes
The must-do lines that define Ice Cream Parlor. These routes have earned their reputation through quality movement, position, or historical significance.
Routes
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Cherry Garcia Tower (5.8+, Trad, Ice Cream Parlor)
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Crack 2 (5.8+, Trad, Ice Cream Parlor)
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A Good Day to Die (5.9+, Trad, Ice Cream Parlor)
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Brush Your Teeth (5.9+, Trad, Ice Cream Parlor)
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Coffin Crack (5.9+, Trad, Ice Cream Parlor)
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Hard Shell (5.9+, Sport, Ice Cream Parlor)
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Knee Grinder (5.9+, Trad, Ice Cream Parlor)
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Parlor Game (5.9+, Sport, Ice Cream Parlor)
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Bastardized Old Route (5.9-, Trad, Ice Cream Parlor)
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Nightlight (5.10-, Trad, Ice Cream Parlor)
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Space Ghost (5.10, Trad, Ice Cream Parlor)
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Pandemic (5.10+, Trad, Ice Cream Parlor)
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Beginner Routes (5.5–5.8)
Perfect for getting your legs under you on Moab sandstone. These routes offer a solid introduction to the area's climbing style without overwhelming exposure or technical demands.
Routes
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Brewed Awakenings (5.5, Trad, Ice Cream Parlor)
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5.6 Corner (5.7, Trad, Ice Cream Parlor)
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Black Slab (5.7, Sport, Ice Cream Parlor)
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Left Slab (5.7, Sport, Ice Cream Parlor)
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Crack 1 (5.8, Trad, Ice Cream Parlor)
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Crack 3 (5.8, Trad, Ice Cream Parlor)
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Critical Mass (5.8, Trad, Ice Cream Parlor)
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The Jumbletron (5.8-, Trad, Ice Cream Parlor)
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Intermediate Routes (5.10–5.11)
The meat and potatoes of Ice Cream Parlor. These routes will test your technique and endurance while keeping things engaging. Good variety between sport and trad options.
Routes
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10 TR (5.10a, Sport, Ice Cream Parlor)
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Pork Soda (5.10a, Trad, Ice Cream Parlor)
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Freezer Burn (5.10b, Trad, Ice Cream Parlor)
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Plush (5.10b, Trad, Ice Cream Parlor)
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Hot Karl Sunday (5.10c, Sport, Ice Cream Parlor)
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Earth Muffin Express (5.10c/d, Sport, Ice Cream Parlor)
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Linda's Way (5.10c/d, Trad, Ice Cream Parlor)
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Climate Refugee (5.10d, Trad, Ice Cream Parlor)
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RP City (5.10d, Trad, Ice Cream Parlor)
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Epidemic (5.11a, Trad, Ice Cream Parlor)
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Hard Routes (5.11+–5.12+)
The business end of Ice Cream Parlor. These routes demand solid technique and mental game. Come prepared and warmed up.
Routes
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Ice Cream Parlor Crack (5.11-, Trad, Ice Cream Parlor)
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Doghead Fish (5.11+, Trad, Ice Cream Parlor)
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In Bloom (5.11+, Sport, Ice Cream Parlor)
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Kura Buran (5.12b+, Sport, Ice Cream Parlor)
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