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.
A good tune up for Top Sirloin -- a lot of thin hands in a corner. There are two sections separated by a large ledge: the lower is about 40', the upper 80'. The lower section starts with easy scrambling, then easy stemming, then goes to off vertical rattly fingers in a corner and corner and finishes with easy face climbing on rotten rock -- watch out for the X-block The upper section is almost all thin hands with occasional stem rests -- the crack gradually thins so save your smaller stuff for the top.
Location
About 40 meters left of T Bones.
Protection
Something on the order of 4 .5 Camalots, and 6 each .75 and #1 Camalot. A #2 and/or #3 C would go at the top.
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