April 29, 2017 – GCC Spring Members BBQ
The Gunks Climbers' Coalition welcomes in the 2017 Gunks climbing season with our annual spring members BBQ on April 29th, 2017 at 5pm.
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April 29, 2017 – Adopt-A-Crag Bonticou Clean & Climb
Spring Adopt-A-Crag event at Bonticou Crag in the Mohonk Preserve on April 29, 2017! Volunteers needed to remove trash in the talus and re-blaze trails.
2017 Peregrine Falcon Climbing Closure
Due to nesting peregrine falcons, the section of the Trapps cliff between and including the routes TOUGH SHIFT (5.10b) and IMMACULATE VIRGIN (5.6) is temporarily closed to rock climbing. This includes popular routes such as Welcome to the Gunks, Asphodel, Beginner’s Delight, Snooky’s Return, Minty, Hawk, Madame Grunnebaum’s Wulst, Northern Pillar and Finger Locks. The section of Bonticou Crag known... Read More
December 3, 2016 – REEL ROCK 11 Tour with Brett Lowell Comes to Poughkeepsie!
The Gunks Climbers' Coalition is proud to present the Reel Rock 11 Tour at the Gravity Vault in Poughkeepsie on December 3, 2016.
In Memory of Melissa Raue
To honor Melissa Raue, please make a donation to help preserve the beauty of the Shawangunk Ridge in her memory through the advocacy of the Gunks Climber's Coalition.
October 1, 2016 – GCC Members Fall BBQ & Flash Foxy Weekend Gathering
Join us on October 1, 2016 for the GCC Members BBQ and women, register for the Flash Foxy Girl Crew Ramble the same weekend.
October 2, 2016 – Adopt-A-Crag Day
Adopt-a-Crag Day will be at the Mohonk Preserve the morning of Sunday, October 2, 2016, working on 4 projects related to new trails to circumvent the upcoming steel bridge replacement construction.
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.
Why Cliffs Are Closed For Peregrine Falcons
Matt Logan of the GCC talks to the Mohonk Preserve about the extensive Gunks cliff closure for Peregrine Falcons and learns some Peregrine Falcon facts.
2016-2017 Board of Directors Elected
Meet the new 2016-2017 Gunks Climbers' Coalition board of directors, elected for a 2 year term on March 22, 2016.
Shawangunk Multiple Use Area (MUA) Campground Closing
Love it or hate it, the Shawangunk Multiple Use Area (MUA) Campground was the only free camping at the Gunks. The state is closing it as of May 3, 2016.