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.
BETA PHOTO: Tim about to commit. The drilled angle is at his ...
Description
The mental crux is right off the ground, climbing through the sugary rock to get to the good stuff. Climb through the bad stuff for 20ft, then take a breath at the ledge. There will be a drilled angle with red webbing at your chest.
Follow the crack as you jam, stem, and layback to the bulge up top, and scrape through the low angle OW up top to the chains!
Location
Looking left from Sabbatical, you'll see an obvious stem box about 150ft away. The red webbing from the drilled angle should be visible. There is a plaque and a tree at the base. Don't belay at the tree, because any loose rock will come right at you!
Protection
Approximately: doubles from .75 to 3 Camalot, one .5, and an OPTIONAL 5 or 6 for the top OW (didn't have one, don't know!). Also, one drilled angle.
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