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5.8+, Trad, 80 ft (24 m),  Avg: 2.1 from 8 votes
FA: George Hurley
New Hampshire > Lakes Region > Sandwich Notch > 02. Brilliant Corners

Description

The airy moves on the steep wall towards the top of this climb make it worthwhile.
Start in the alcove just to the right of "Straight, No Chaser." Take the easiest route up (past a bolt) to a break at 2/3 height. There are two big precarious blocks just sitting on this break. Try as best you can not to touch them as you pull onto the final steep face. Tricky face moves past a 3-4 bolts (crux) lead to the top of the cliff, and a big tree.

Location

Just to the right of "Straight, No Chaser."

Protection

Small standard rack, w/ some draws for the bolts

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JChepes
West Ossipee, NH
 
[Hide Comment] Sketchy blocks in middle but top part is good. Sep 10, 2012
[Hide Comment] Pretty dirty rock. Bolts on the face crux are nicely spaced and placed for a tall person. May 19, 2019
Andy R
MA
5.9
[Hide Comment] Much much harder than the 5.8 arete to the left of it. Especially if you are short it will be reachy. Jul 7, 2025