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Smugglers' Notch
Stowe Side
The Obtuse v1

The Obtuse v1

4.5
(5)
Start on the far left side of the boulder on the end of the flake feature. Follow the flakes all the way to the right and then top out using the tree root system. Careful, it gets tall at the end. Update Spring 2026: there is a Robin's nest in the jugs on this. Please avoid til its done nesting.
The Obtuse v1, Smugglers' Notch - Beta Video from Greenpants
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The Obtuse v1, Smugglers' Notch - Beta Video from capt.adventurepants
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Recent Ascents for The Obtuse v1

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ANDREW REDLAWSK
@capt.adventurepants
5 stars without the tree exit, but alas.
★ 4(v1, Solid)
8.26.2025
DENNIS YAN
@yan.dennis
★ 5(v2, Solid)
5.20.2023
EVAN VOGAN
@Greenpants
It's v2 in the guidebook, but it is much softer than that
(v2, Soft)
5.2.2021
MAX TAYLOR
@chossylowballs
★ 5(v1, Solid)
8.23.2019
SAM EDSON
@Sam.edsonvt
★ 4(v1, Solid)
9.16.2009
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