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Blood of an Englishman

WI4-, Trad, Ice, 95 ft (29 m),  Avg: 3 from 1 vote
FA: unknown
New York > Adirondacks > Adirondack Ice… > Keene Valley &… > Giant Mountain

Description

Comes in early and generally stays the winter. 

Location

Park at the trailhead for Giant Mountain's Ridge Trail. Ascend to then take the trail toward Rocky Peak Ridge. About 20 minutes down, enter the slide near the "Overlook" sign. Traverse about 1000' over and down the slide via several ledges, snowfields, and low angle ice to the crease. Climbs the crease between Giant's east and southeast faces. 

Protection

Belay from trees at top.

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MudRat leading the route. Used with permission from Loren Swears.
[Hide Photo] MudRat leading the route. Used with permission from Loren Swears.
Loren Swears below Blood of an Englishman.
[Hide Photo] Loren Swears below Blood of an Englishman.

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[Hide Comment] The turn off the rocky peak trail is about 5-10 minutes from the giant/rocky peak junction and now says “trail” not “overlook”. Jan 10, 2026