Harder They Come

This is also known as As Hard As They Come.

Per Jason Shambo: "When I originally climbed this problem, I named it "Harder They Come" after the classic Jimmy Cliff song. Some non-Reggae types apparently started calling it something different, hence the perpetual confusion. On a side note, I named the problem to the right "Do Not Name this Problem." Looking back, it makes me think there was already some confusion about "Harder They Come," and I was fed up with correcting people about names."

This is a steep, excellent problem that will test your crimp strength. While the rock quality may be slightly lower than other area classics, it is certainly worth getting on.

Begin sitting, matched on a large undercling. Get down to business right away with powerful moves between crystally edges. While the hardest bit is over early, a big move out right followed by a blind-ish bump may prove to be the surprise crux.

Walk up and right around

Gandalf

. Harder They Come is on the backside of the same boulder.

Several pads. While not tall, the landing is talus.