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: Look to the plaque. The presence of these is just ...
Description
The route offers a good diversion from your typical Creek corner climb. With a variety of sizes and moves it climbs more like a pitch you'd find in one of the bigger granite arenas than a featureless sandstone thrutch-fest. Find the right facing corner with a wide crack at the base. A wide, featured flare warms you up for an enjoyable section of hands/thin hands. Continue up the corner to a somewhat technical stemming crux, power up a beautifully "podded" stretch of steep hands, make a corner change and finish by cranking a small wide hands roof.
Location
Which One's Pink? is about 50 yards past Learning To Fly. Look for a clean, right facing corner with a flare at it's base. A two bolt anchor with chains are found atop the climb but are not visible from the ground.
Protection
Singles of 3/4" to 1.25", Doubles of 1.50" to 3.5", include one each of #4, #5, #6 Camalots.
Nice work. Nice plaque. Looked at this a few times and couldn't get anybody psyched to do it with me. Now I I can just climb it. Thanks for the effort.
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