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.
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Saturday Night Live Free Climbing Clinics at the Gunks
Climbing guide Joe Vitti tells us about the Saturday Night Live Free Climbing Clinics at the Gunks he founded and the tragic accident that motivated him to help make climbing at the Gunks safer.
The GCC at Tommy Caldwell’s Book Talk in NYC
Gunks Climbers' Coalition board members had a table at Tommy Caldwell's book event at Patagonia Soho on May 16th, 2017. Proceeds of beer tips were donated to the GCC.
Recap: Spring 2017 Adopt A Crag at Bonticou
Learn about our Adopt a Crag "Clean & Climb" at Bonticou Crag in the Mohonk Preserve on April 29th, 2017.
A Visual Perspective of Gunks Climbing at Patagonia NYC
On April 20th, the NYC climbing community enjoyed a presentation by the Gunks Climbers Coalition & photographer Chris Vultaggio about Gunks rock climbing & land stewardship.
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.
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.