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.
This is a fun route that offers a little variety to the usual splitter action on the wall. Start left of Skidmarks behind the left side of a detached pillar. Chimney between the pillar and the main wall, protecting on fingersized cams in the back. Squeeze through an opening at the top where the pillar ends, flattening into a large ledge. Work up the dihedral above utilizing wonderful stems to a two bolt anchor.
Protection
you don't need more than doubles of any of the cams really, but bring gear from .3-#2 camalot size (tight fingers to hands)
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