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.
Wierd start to gain the ledge on Where's Carruther...
Description
R-facing corner goes hands to wide hands. Bouldery start to gain face feet. opens up to #3 camalot or 3.5 friend for the rest of the route. Good stemming and crack feet though. Really good route!
Location
just left of scarface in r-facing dihedral with bouldery start to a ledge.
Protection
book says 2x2, 2x2.5, 2x3, 3x3.5 (friends). Agree it's mainly #3 camalots up higher to the anchor. I took a 4 and never placed it. 3.5 camalot barely fit.
Good route but by no means does it deserve 4-stars. Surrounded by routes like Scarface, Black Uhruhu, Desert Vuarnet, Desert Shield, etc. 2.5 stars maximum.
Check out the extended version of WC. Continue past the anchors into a chimney capped by a bombay 7 incher, then to more straightforward OW and finally to overhanging fists. It probably checks in around 11+. You can see the bombay in the picture. . .
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