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.
At the top of the approach trail to the 2nd Meat Wall follow the wall for a long ways around to the right eventually passing a large boulder leaning up against the wall. The first route past this boulder is Cube Steaks, just left of a striking thin splitter called Family Home Night. Cube Steaks climbs a thin hands crack in a blocky straight in corner. The anchor is visible at 110 ft. For the most part this climb is characterized by a crack move or two supplemented by big face holds for hands and feet. The only continuous section of crack climbing lies in the final 20 feet and is protected by 2 Friends or Green Camalots. There are higher quality lines on this wall at this grade, so I wouldn't necessarily recommend it. But if you're in the mood for an atypical Indian Creek route this should suffice.
Protection
Bring an arrangement of pieces from .75 - 2.5 inches. Mostly 1 - 2 inches.
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