New Bolted Anchors in the Near Trapps
New bolt anchors have been installed in the Near Trapps. The GCC has been working with the Mohonk Preserve to identify tree anchors and erosion slopes that have led to environmental degradation.
Fixed Anchors in the Trapps: An Update
This is an update on activities relating to the bolted anchors on the Mohonk Preserve, centering around the Trapps cliff, and we hope to shed some light on the need and rationale behind these recent efforts.
Mohonk Preserve Rangers and Volunteers Receive Pilot Training in Bolt Anchor Placement
Mohonk Preserve rangers & Gunks Climbers' Coalition volunteers received pilot training in bolt anchor placement from the Petzl Technical Institute in May 2016.
Nine New Bolted Rappel Stations Installed
The GCC has been working with the Mohonk Preserve to place bolted rappel stations that help save trees, improve safety, and preserve the traditional climbing ethic. Nine new anchors were approved and installed this week.
More Old Gunks Anchors Replaced – Sixish & Outer Space Direct
The GCC has been busy replacing dangerous old anchors at the Gunks. The Sixish anchor was found to have rotted, rusty pins, and Outer Space Direct had a complicated mess of old tat for an anchor. They have now been replaced with new, safer equipment.
GCC Meets with Minnewaska Management
We are pleased to report that a cooperative effort of the GCC and the Access Fund has made significant progress toward the... Read More
New Fixed Protection Replacement in the Trapps!
Over the last few weeks GCC board members Christian Fracchia and Dustin Portzline with the help of Andy Salo have been busy replacing fixed protection on climbs in the Trapps!
New Fixed Rappel Anchors in the Trapps
In an effort to reverse climber impact and erosion, the GCC Anchor Evaluation Committee with the Mohonk Preserve has removed high traffic tree anchors. Bolted Fixed Rappel Anchors have been installed and slope restoration areas have been roped off at the top of Jackie, Betty and Baby to move climber traffic to more durable rock surfaces.
Minnewaska Letter Writing Update
Thanks to your letter writing efforts, the New York State Parks Commission is now open to discussing an expansion of climbing access in Minnewaska.
Action Alert: Open Climbing in New York State Parks
Help us expand climbing opportunities in Minnewaska State Park Preserve by using the Access Fund's Action Alert letter-writing tool to tell New York State to develop the climbing management plan they said they would.