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.
Starts over a short blocky sequence. Up through a .75 camalot layback/undercling. Then into a chimney with a crack in deep for protection. After that some good, but awkward hands to a sloping ledge. From the ledge, place some gear, then face climb up and left over the arete. From this 'cave' head up and left through hands to fists to off-width. Can somewhat layback the last section.
It's got a bit of everything.
Location
Moving right along the cliff, it is past Kool Kat. About 30' or so before Lynx (Lynx is the next long obvious corner)
Protection
Anchor at the top. Bloom recommends (3)1.5, (1)2.5, (4)3.0, (4)3.5, and (2) #4 Camalots. I would take some more stuff in the 0.75-1.5 range to place earlier. (all sizes are for friends unless noted)
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