The BLM office in Monticello has asked the Friends of Indian Creek to remind climbers that there is a 14-day limit on camping on BLM Land. The F.O.I.C. understands that there is a bit of a history of staying in the Creek for far longer, but heavy climber-traffic in the area has made the BLM take notice of this tradition. Be aware that overstaying the 14-day limit makes climbers look as if we feel the rules don't apply to us and thus has an effect on long-term access. Moving your campsite throughout the season, or perhaps finding a site outside the main Indian Creek area, will not only help smooth relations with the BLM, but will also keep you from possibly getting hit with a fine.
climbers on Karin's Corner on left and S.C. Memori...
Description
This is a spectacular climb. Your rope will be stretched getting to the anchors and your thumbs will be pumped senseless. The crack begins with hands but quickly moves to cupped hands for infinity.
Location
The SC memorial route is located to the right of Karin's Corner and around the corner of Fatted Calf.
Protection
Cams to #4 Camalot with extra #3.5 Camalots. Anchors at the top.
Photos of Steve Carruthers Memorial (aka SC Memorial) Slideshow
My rack beta (in old Camalots): 1 #1, 2 #2s, 8-10 #3s, 2-4 #3.5s (most of the way 3.5s would be pretty crammed in, but there are a couple of wider spots.) The #1 is for the very top but you'll probably be too pumped to place it.
Does anyone know the details behind Steve Caruthers? I know that he did quite a few hard FA's in the desert, and I assume that he is now deceased, but what else?
By Brian in SLC From: Salt Lake City, UT Aug 16, 2008
Yep. I think they were headed up from Butler Fork in BCC to Baker Pass. Some bad terrain in there. Had a beer with Steve in a friend's kitchen the week before. I'm always reminded of him when I use the bathroom at IME (he has some photo's on the wall in there). RIP.
Yeah, that was a bad week for avalanches. Had my own close call two days later on 10,420. Made the local news and inspired one of the forecasters to comment on the moderate avalanche hazard of the day, "well, if I had a moderate chance of getting killed in a bar, I wouldn't go in". Always liked that one.
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