Rock Hard is a short and steep compression based sport climb located on a small rock pillar. Start on a large jug rail, and then squeeze and heel hook your way to a difficult move pulling over the lip. The difficulty may be dependent on arm length, but the pillar never gets wider than about five feet. The best belay spot is a small ledge directly below the route. There is a small 3rd Class scramble to get down to the belay ledge.

*A general note: this is a new area that has not been trafficked much. There is a lot of loose rock in the area (although the route is fairly clean). Use caution on the approach, and maintain situational awareness while climbing here. If you fall from the belay ledge, there is potential to tumble 500+ feet. As Rock Hard sees more traffic it's likely to become an ultra-classic climb as it is both aesthetically pleasing and climbs very well.

Posting this information on Mountain Project will no doubt increase the climbing traffic in this area. Please climb at your own risk, and be familiar with alpine style climbing and conditions before attempting to venture to this area.

Rock Hard

Rock Harder

Rock Harder is the definition of a compact adventure. Start by not weighting the jug ladder as you test your way to the crack. Moving a little higher, use the offset of the crack as a foot rail. Traverse right with some lichen-covered slopers until you get to the chains.

*The route is possible using the crack as a handrail but only if you like breaking holds on lead.

If Among Us was a route, this would be it (every hold is suspect).

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