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.
Portions of Reservoir Wall are on private land and should not be climbed. MORE INFO >>>
Important - Stay off the part of the wall that faces the road. If you are looking down at the water, then you shouldn’t be there. Access is touchy. Yes, there are good climbs there, but no, you don’t want to ruin access for everyone and there are just a few hundred other good climbs in the Creek.
This excellent pitch is probably 5.12 if jammed, but as a lieback, the case could be made that no move is harder than 5.10+. The climb is located 30 feet right of Warmup Hand Crack and 30 feet left of Pat's Crack.
Climb the obvious fist crack formed by a left-facing flake.
Protection
1 ea. 0.75 to #3 Camalots for the start. 4 ea. 3.5 Camalots (#4 C4's) and 2 ea. 4 Camalots for the meat of the climb. An extra #1 Camalot for the finish.
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