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Brilliant Corners

5.10c/d, Trad, 70 ft (21 m),  Avg: 3.9 from 14 votes
FA: George Hurley
New Hampshire > Lakes Region > Sandwich Notch > 02. Brilliant Corners

Description

The start is pumpy and bouldery, and can be protected with a #4 Friend. Pull over the small roof onto the slab above. Follow the finger crack in the huge corner until it ends. Step left to another , shorter finger crack (pin)to another roof. Protect, and get ready for the crux. Pull over the roof on the right into another corner (pin), very sequential. Head up and left to a two bolt anchor w/ rap rings.

Note 2020 COMMENT that states: "The flake feature off the ground, specifically the part with the obvious hold from which you place the big cam, is threatening to part ways with the cliff. Ditto for the huge left foot jug under the roof nearby. I would have attempted to trundle, but didn’t have the time."  R Hall NH Admin.                                                    

Location

The first climb you get to from the trail. Fairly Obvious.

Protection

Standard rack. #4 Friend protects the beginning.

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Jay Knower
Plymouth, NH; Lander, WY
  5.10d
[Hide Comment] What a great route! Perfect rock, fun moves, good (but spaced) gear throughout. This is definitely a central NH classic. Sep 10, 2012
chinos Garlough
Ossipee, NH
  5.10c
[Hide Comment] for sure jay, a great climb in an overlooked area! Sep 10, 2012
JChepes
West Ossipee, NH
[Hide Comment] My favorite of this notch. Freaking brilliant! Sep 10, 2012
Jay Knower
Plymouth, NH; Lander, WY
  5.10d
[Hide Comment] Brilliant! Sep 12, 2012
Zac St Jules
New Hampshire
  5.10d
[Hide Comment] If you have one, a #5 is a bit more obvious placement than a #4 for protecting the first few moves. Sep 19, 2015
Jeremy Knowlton
Littleton, NH
 
[Hide Comment] This is an amazing climb with fantastic movement the whole way. FYI as of 8/21/18 there's a wasp's nest right next to the jug at the end of the last crux, right before the anchors. Aug 22, 2018
Aunt Patty
Fryeburg, ME
  5.10d
[Hide Comment] this piece of stone provides! such a natural and aesthetic line that has excellent and exciting movement from start to finish. Mar 31, 2021