PRINT: Rock Climb Italian Combo, Indian Creek

Italian Combo

5.9+, Trad, 50 ft (15 m),

Avg: 2.3 from 324 votes
FA: unknown
Utah > Southeast Utah > Indian Creek > Scarface

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Access Issue: RAIN, WET ROCK and RAPTOR CLOSURES: The sandstone around Moab is fragile and is very easily damaged when it is wet. Also please ask and be aware of Raptor Closures in areas such as CAT WALL and RESERVOIR WALL in Indian Creek Details

WET ROCK: Holds rip off and climbs have been and will continue to be permanently damaged due to climbers not respecting this phenomenon. After a heavy storm the rock will remain wet, sometimes for several days. PLEASE DO NOT CLIMB IN MOAB during or after rain.

RAPTOR CLOSURES: please be aware of seasonal raptor closures. They occur annually in the spring.

Description

A short but engaging route that runs from #2 Camalots to .5 Camalots with several face ledges to eke out some rests. Crux is 3/4 of the way up on ring locks, but there are good feet to take you through.

Location

A south-facing wall around the corner (climber's left) from Scarface and Where's Carruthers. Begins off a boulder with solid hands in above a flare for your feet. Leans to the right, angle kicks back as you climb higher.

Protection

2 #2 Camalots, 3 #1 Camalots, 1 .75 Camalot and 1 .5 Camalot will sew it up. Bolted anchors.

Photos [Hide ALL Photos]

Unknown 10-

Unnamed left of Scarface

Photo of Noah Zemel by Adam McClatchie

Unnamed 10-.

Stephan getting after it

The route

getting one last piece in before the chains

G. Neely on the Unnamed 10-

Unnamed 10-

Unnamed 10- to the left of Scarface

Comments [Hide ALL Comments]

Kat A
Boulder, CO

This is a nice warmup route that receives morning shade. I racked up on double 0.5, 0.75, 1, and 2 camalots though I prefer to sew it up on lead. Oct 28, 2008

Average Jim

5.9

I agree, I led this climb the other day and placed a 2.5 tec friend, one BD #1, two BD .75s, and two BD .5s and that was plenty for someone just getting into leading the thinner sizes. Keep an eye out for the foot holds out to the right, they will give you a bit of a rest. Mar 11, 2009

BJ Sbarra
Carbondale, CO

5.10-

FYI the left (lower) anchor bolt was extremely loose and wiggly on 11/24. I was able to tighten it back down, but it will likely come loose again. Nov 28, 2012

Jordan Hirro
Carbondale

Awkward start to great thin hands and fingers. Definitely look for good smears on the right. Awesome warmup/intro. Oct 2, 2013

justino

One day while walking along the wall, my partner pointed out this route and questioned whether I had climbed it before. Having done so, he then hung his head in shame admitting that it was one of his FA's. The route was named Scar Tissue and rated 5.9, however a plaque was never made. He was embarrassed to accept credit for the FA. Apparently the climb wasn't machismo enough to withstand his own scorn as a true grit desert curmudgeon. Apr 2, 2014

Mark Roberts
Vancouver, BC

5.10-

Why was he ashamed? Apr 2, 2014

Dr Worm

This is the same route as "unnamed 10-" which is listed to the left of this here on MP. Nov 22, 2016

Keith W
Westminster

5.9+

This is a fun route and certainly worth doing if you are in the area or waiting for Scarface. Short and sweet! May 1, 2017

Brad Barlage

This is a great route. Certianly a great first lead in Indian Creek and worth doing while waiting for the nearby mega classics. I wish it was longer but every bit of this route is quality and is a good route to get the skills needed for other larger routes. Edges on the right are useful and seemed to appear during harder spots. Apr 11, 2022

Cory N
Monticello, UT

If you are like me and have ankles that have suffered years of abuse, warm them up for this one. It's really torquey on that left ankle.

Lower offs added courtesy of the ASCA. Please TR through your own gear!!! Mar 14, 2025