The Gunks Climbers’ Coalition is an advocacy group dedicated to
creating and maintaining sustainable opportunities for responsible climbing
along the Shawangunk Ridge and surrounding areas.
creating and maintaining sustainable opportunities for responsible climbing
along the Shawangunk Ridge and surrounding areas.
Ensuring the future of rock climbing along the Shawangunk Ridge.
Gunks Climbers' Coalition
Your annual joint GCC & Access Fund
membership supports local initiatives
and entitles you to Access Fund
discounts and special GCC events.
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membership supports local initiatives
and entitles you to Access Fund
discounts and special GCC events.
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Latest Gunks News
March 12, 2023 – GCC WinterFest at Gravity Vault
Announcing the 2023 GCC WinterFest! We are partnering with the Gravity Vault Poughkeepsie to host a day of climbing clinics and celebration.
2023 Trapps Peregrine Falcon Closure Announced
The Mohonk Preserve has announced a temporary closure of climbing and bouldering in the Trapps to protect peregrine falcons.
2023 Nominees to the GCC Board of Directors
Here's the slate of nominees for the February 2023 election for the GCC Board of Directors.
Recap of the Inaugural 2022 Gunks Fest
The Gunks climbing community came out in force to participate in the inaugural 2022 Gunks Climbing Festival.
October 7-10, 2022 – Gunks Climbing Festival
Gunks Climbing Festival: 3 days of camping, climbing, and events at the Stone Mountain Farm in Rosendale, October 7-10, 2022.
From a ‘Gunks climber of sixty years: Great Website! Been following for years. https://atkinsopht.wordpress.com/2017/11/01/the-gunks-of-yore-1956-1963-the-appies/