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.
If this route wasn't guarded by 100 feet of heinous choss, it would be a mega classic. While the dubious first pitch isn't nearly as dangerous as it was for the first ascensionists, it still has some loose bits. Tread lightly.
P1-5.10 Climb fingers in a shallow right-facing corner up to a loose ledge, then up double cracks. Continue up and left (watch for loose bits) to the top of a small pillar. 110'
P2-5.12+ Money. Climb the beautiful offset splitter to the top of some blocks (could probably be trundled, but they are HUGE). 90'
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This is the obvious long thin, offset splitter up and left of Goodbye Cruel World.
A third pitch could probably be pushed, but the crack looks like it seams-out. Might want to warn people if you're getting on this route, we cleaned it up pretty good, but there is still stuff that could go...
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