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: Climber nearing the anchors and about to dive into...
Description
Long climb with variety. Begin in a funky birth canal alcove with two hand cracks inside. Squirm your way through the first 10 feet and enjoy good hands to a series of ledges and stances. Stem against a secondary crack up to the wide section where a whole leg fits. It might be possible to exit via the secondary crack, but the legs are bomber if you stay right in the offwidth. A 70m rope will get you back to ground.
Location
Two routes left from Curiosity as you come up from the East parking lot of Cat Wall. There are two offwidths in right facing corners here and this is the leftmost of the two.
Protection
Two chains for anchors at top. 3x #1 at your smallest, doubles of everything bigger including 2x #5.
Comments on Unnamed 5.10: Route 41 ( 46 in 2nd edition of Bloom)
By Kat A From: Bart and Lisa Ville, CO Mar 23, 2009
Definitely bring a #5 camalot or two. If you don't have one, it's possible to escape via the thin crack on the left, though it's a tough reach to the anchors.
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