Airhead
5.12- trad · 2 pitches · 270 ft · ★★★★
Route 3 of 8 from left to right on Jet Stream Wall, with Jet Stream on its left and Atmospheres on its right. Jet Stream Wall has 8 routes, from 5.11a to 5.13a; 3 are harder, and 1 other is the same grade.
First ascent: FA: Unknown.FFA: Josh Janes & Cole Nelson - 2016
Description
Airhead is a two pitch climb (5.10d and 5.12a) up the attractive wall and vague arête sandwiched between Jet Stream and Atmospheres. It finishes at Atmosphere’s third pitch anchor giving the option to top the route out or descend.
Protection
A few small cammers from tiny to 1” (I used Black through Red Aliens). Small/medium wires (I used BD #5, #6, and #7 Stoppers). At least a dozen draws and slings (on pitch 2 I recommend long slings on bolts #2, #3, and #4). 70m rope (minimum).
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
- 20% 5.11d
- Drifting 5.11c PG13
- Atmospheres 5.13- PG13
- Zephyr 5.12-