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.
On the north (far right) side of the 4x4 wall, and around the corner, lies this route clustered next to other crack lines. An unnamed 5.10, then Variety Pack, then this right facing dihedreal and to the right an offset hand splitter that shares anchors with this route.
This unnamed 5.10 is a little stout for a 10. The dihedral starts shallow and moves pasts a pod into a larger corner. A reach right gains the hand crack to arrive at the anchor for the hand splitter on the right.
The route could go on. Bring a drill kit and continue on!
By Vince MacMillan From: Dolores, CO Nov 12, 2008 rating: 5.11a
This felt harder for me than I remember Scarface feeling, which seems to be the consensus 11- at the Creek. Please don't tell me its because I suck more now than I did then. . . .
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