20%
5.11d trad · 4 pitches · 460 ft · ★★★☆
Route 5 of 8 from left to right on Jet Stream Wall, with Atmospheres on its left and Cold Front on its right. Jet Stream Wall has 8 routes, from 5.11a to 5.13a; 5 are harder.
First ascent: unknown
Description
Another great route on the Jet Stream Wall: Challenging, varied, and adventurous; a well-rounded climber will enjoy this one! Although "20%" might be the easiest route on the wall, the name may or may not refer to your chances of onsighting the most excellent and devious crux pitch. Good luck! At the center of the wall, below Cold Front, is a beautiful, polished rock terrace, pleasantly verandaed by a large, solitary fir tree. Begin about 15 feet left of the tree beneath the right side of the lichen-speckled lower wall; careful inspection will reveal a high bolt which can also be easily observed by standing at the start of Jet Stream/Airhead/Atmospheres and looking straight right.
Protection
A single set of cammers from tiny to #2 Camalot. Optional doubles in 0.5, 0.75, #1 Camalot. Wires. A dozen draws/slings. Some RP’s and a #5 or #6 Brass Offset are handy if you want pro to be close for the crux (or need to aid it).
Access
Timed-entry reservation required to enter the Scenic Drive October to May.
Wet rock: Aztec sandstone is fragile when wet. Do not climb for at least 24 to 48 hours after rain or snowmelt.
More routes on Jet Stream Wall
- Cold Front 5.12b
- Jet Stream 5.13a
- Tooth or Consequences 5.11a
- Airhead 5.12-
- Drifting 5.11c PG13
- Atmospheres 5.13- PG13
- Zephyr 5.12-