[Hide Comment] Actually its possible to set up a top rope on Jet Stream without too much trouble. From the upper trail, walk out onto the higher rock to the left (when looking out) of the top of Jet Stream and then find the anchor bolts that are for some of the climbs that descend into the gully. From these bolts you can set up a rappel to safely get across the chasm and onto the rock where the Jet Stream anchor bolts are located. From here you can pull you rope and set up a rappel down to the bottom of Jet Stream. Now you have a top rope. Jul 28, 2008

[Hide Comment] Can someone explain how an 80 foot sport route can be a grade V? Sep 10, 2009

[Hide Comment] A difficult 5.9+, but a very good climb. However I think Jet Wind is a much better climb.

Though different anchors it shares the same lunch spot as Jet Wind. Jun 11, 2012

[Hide Comment] This route is NOT 5.9. Rumor has it that it was downgraded from the original 5.10- grade by an unknown person. Following the bolts is a solid 5.10b IMO. If you deviate about 10' to the right hear the top roof, it would be about a 5.9. A hard 5.9 at that, as the first crux is a solid 5.10a.
FYI Sep 24, 2014

[Hide Comment] The anchors are looking sketchy as of 9/27/14. Both are spinners, but it does not appear that the bolts have backed off, I think they might have pulled a little? Both bolts are sort of bendy when weight is applied.

I'm not an expert on fixed pro by any means, but this anchor worried me. Maybe next time someone with more experience is out there they can take a look. Sep 28, 2014

[Hide Comment] I'm replacing a bunch of bolts soon at French's Dome and Broughtons Bluff, should have a few extra. I'll take a look at the anchors and see about replacing them. Sep 28, 2014

[Hide Comment] Really fun sustained climbing for the grade (5.10a perhaps). Decent rest opportunities and great views from the top! Love the route!

Micah, The anchors were sketchy as of June 14th 2015. Hangers and bolts were rusty and moved/flexed when weighted. I traversed/climbed over to and rapped off of Jet Wind's anchors about 5-10 feet right of Jet Stream. IMO the anchors should be replaced as soon as possible. Thank you! Jun 17, 2015

[Hide Comment] Climbed this route 6/28/2015. I don't think the anchor has been changed out, but it didn't alarm me.

I did pretty much what Bruce suggested to access these climbs from the top. I setup a rappel from the last set of anchors along the top. I equalized a couple of cams to redirect off the anchor. Without doing that, the rap direction is not quite the right angle.

As far as the route, yes, I agree with everyone that the route is sort of a sandbag at 5.9. If you follow the bolt line at the first bulge (left side of the arete) straight over the roof, it's incredibly thin and overhanging. I think it felt like hard 5.10 (c or d). I think the secret is to head left, clip the bolt, and then pull back around the arete to the right. It was a really hard boulder problem. Even not heading straight up over the bolt, it was still 5.10 a or b.

Then, at the end, it was very awkward. Since I feel better and more secure in cracks, I jammed the left-leaning crack, which had to be 5.10a.

I agree that it's a relentless climb. It's long, and it's rarely a cakewalk. Jun 29, 2015

[Hide Comment] The last lead bolt seems to indicate that you're supposed to end at the Jet Wind anchors. I agree that the Jet Stream anchors look pretty bad, but that could be said about many others in this area. To be clear: they should be rebolted, as should many of the lead bolts. If top-roping, use a long runner for the last bolt.

Also, if there is a party on Jet Stream, you can start up Nook & Cranny and traverse right around the arete onto the face at the second or third quick-draw. This might actually be a more fun way to start it anyway. Jun 25, 2018

[Hide Comment] As of July 4th 2018, anchors are pretty nasty. The bolts themselves aren't loose, but the hangers are both completely loose and the bolts both have a fair amount of rust. It's a great climb, I hope someone has the chance to rebolt it soon!?

I agree with Nate's comment about starting in the Nooks crack. That was fun and the traverse over was stiffer than the rest of the climb, not sure if it would bump it out of the 10a range, but a couple of our climbers took TR falls there who can normally climb 10a without issue. I thought it was a lot of fun. The face start on right looked a little bland anyhow, and there were people there constantly. Jul 5, 2018

[Hide Comment] I found this to be the most enjoyable climb at Bulo. 4 Stars in my book. I dont remember the condition of the anchor as I was super stoked with flashing it. All of the lead bolts seemed fine to me, and I wasn't worried about the anchor when I clipped in to setup the rappel. In regards to the finish, following the crack on the left seemed the most logical line to me, but I felt comfortable with the hand jams and finger locks. Sep 24, 2018

[Hide Comment] The crux on this one makes for a difficult onsight at 10a, but once you know the sequence, it goes!
This route was a joy and a must-do at this crag!
As of Aug 17, 2019, the anchors are still in bad shape, and I just went right and used Jet Wind's anchors instead. Aug 25, 2019

[Hide Comment] Route update : Anchor bolts have been replaced and mussy hooks added for easy lower-off. Bolts provided by the ASCA and labor provided by PACC. The rusty chains are still in place but are super good enough after some review but make your own assessments. Jul 28, 2025