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On December 12, 2010, the Gunks Climbers’ Coalition took a major step toward fulfilling its
commitment to support the management and maintenance of the ‘Waterworks’ bouldering
area, which lies at the northern end of the Mohonk Preserve.
It is a heavily wooded and glaciated 63 acre parcel, currently owned by the Open Space
Institute and soon to be purchased by the Mohonk Preserve. The boulder problems are
accessible to climbers of varying degrees of skill and the enveloping forest creates a serenity
unique to this location.
Until the purchase by the Preserve has been completed, along with evaluative research to
assess the protection needed for endangered species of plants and animals, as well as
historical sites, the access will be afforded by online appointments through a website set up
by the Preserve at www.eventbrite.com, and with property boundary limits pointed out by
climber volunteers on location. The area is bounded by private land and respect for these
boundaries is essential if we are to enjoy the privilege of climbing here, as everywhere,
when private residences are so close.
Our Communications Director on the Board, France Menk, presented a check in the amount
of $10,000 to Glenn Hoagland, the Director of the Mohonk Preserve. These funds have come
from the generosity of our entire climbing community, as well as many non-climbers who
feel a strong attachment to the preservation of open space for recreation and relaxation. We
are extremely grateful to you all. This contribution and our ability to make this commitment
to the project is a direct result of your support.
The GCC’s total pledge of $50,000 over 10 years serves to support the creation of a master
plan of site design and long term access management, based on the results of the studies
mentioned above. Within the terms of our donation, the Mohonk Preserve has pledged to
support bouldering and climbing within the parameters of this plan.
Our fundraising efforts to support our pledge are ongoing. You may donate through Paypal
at our donation page in our web site www.gunksclimbers.org, or you may mail a check to
our post office box. We are a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization and all donations
are tax deductible.
We are all excited at this major step forward in our commitment to increase climbing
opportunities along the Shawangunk Ridge.
This important news has also been published by the Access Fund on their
website here.
Left to right: Joe Alfano, Director of Development & Membership, Mohonk Preserve;
Glenn Hoagland, Executive Director, Mohonk Preserve; France Menk,
Communications Director, Gunks Climbers' Coalition;
Eric Fye,
Managing Ranger, Facilities and Operations, Mohonk Preserve.
Rosendale Waterworks Climbing Access To Be Announced by the Mohonk Preserve!
On Monday, September 27th, the Mohonk Preserve will be announcing the beginning of public climbing and
bouldering visits to the Rosendale Waterworks parcel, which has been recently acquired by the Open Space
Conservancy, the acquisition affiliate of the Open Space Institute. The Waterworks parcel is being managed
by the Mohonk Preserve.
Visits to the site are available to Mohonk Preserve climbing members and Mohonk Preserve Climbing day
pass holders. Visits are by reservation only, and are led by Mohonk Preserve volunteers. To sign up for
announcements regarding visits click the link below, or visit Eventbrite.com and search Waterworks
Climbing Tour in the location Rosendale.
http://www.eventbrite.com/rss/user_list_events/5666284272
The events go online and are viewable only 48 hours before the day of the event. Volunteers are lined up
to give tours on upcoming Saturdays and Sundays until the snow falls.
The Gunks Climbers' Coalition was the catalyst that made this climbing area possible.
We continue fund raising efforts to help defray the costs of managing this new area.
Please contribute to our Rosendale Waterworks Project Fund by visiting
our GCC website
donations page and sending in your online donation via PayPal. We thank all who have
contributed time and/or money to this effort and look forward to your continuing support.
Route Closures Due to Peregrine Falcons Have Been Lifted
June 14, 2010
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Two peregrine young were fledged from the Trapps Cliff and another 3 from Millbrook Cliff.
The peregrine closure is therefore lifted. Thank you for your cooperation!
GCC's Giant Rosendale Waterworks Fundraising Party
May 22, 2010
Williams Lake, Rosendale, NY
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What a great time! Beautiful venue, fun people, delicious food, high quality beer and wine, high energy tunes and videos,
incredible prizes! And a thank you to the attendees who did a great job in cleaning up after themselves. The Sunday morning
GCC clean-up crew found barely any trash on the grounds.
If you couldn't make it to the party, you can still help out. We have a donation button set up to direct contributions to the
Rosendale Waterworks fund. CLICK HERE to make a donation.
You can pay via credit card using paypal from there, or mail us a personal check.
The goal is high, we still need more funds to help pay for operational costs of the Waterworks Area.
Thanks to everyone who came out and partied with us, for all those who have helped and contributed to the cause,
and for all those who donated to the party.
Click here for list of major donors and corporate sponsors.
These businesses and companies are supporting the Gunks climbing community, we urge you to reciprocate and support
these businesses and thank them for their help.
Trapps Route Closures
March 12, 2010
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The Mohonk Preserve has informed us of the following route closure at the Trapps cliff:
Due to nesting peregrine falcons, the section of the Trapps cliff between, and including the routes
Credibility Gap (5.6) and Bitchy Virgin (5.6)
is temporarily closed to rock climbing.
- Do not use ascent trails or rappel routes that access this area.
- Do not use the section of the cliff base climber’s trail between these routes.
- Please refrain from excessive noise making while in the vicinity of this closure.
We appreciate your cooperation.
Millbrook cliff land acquisition
March 11, 2010
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The Open Space Institute (OSI) announced today the acquisition and permanent
protection of 67 acres of dramatic Millbrook cliff face on the southeastern edge of the Shawangunk Ridge.
OSI’s acquisition now paves the way for opening the site up for public access and enjoyment, as it will
be added to the neighboring Mohonk Preserve for management as a public recreation area.
Click here
for the press release from OSI.
Access Fund Action Alert
Keep Minnewaska State Park Open!
March 10, 2010
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New York State Parks are at Risk! For the first time ever, budget woes may close down New York State parks,
including the climbing found at Minnewaska State Park. We need your help to support funding for New York's
parks by contacting your state legislators and Governor Paterson.
Visit the
Access
Fund advocacy center and take action now!
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