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.
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
Gunks Temporary Hazard Report, 8/4/2022
See a list of recently reported temporary hazards like wasps nests and snakes on rock climbs at the Gunks as of 8/4/2022
2022 Trapps Peregrine Closure Lifted
The Mohonk Preserve announced the temporary Trapps closure for Peregrine Falcons for the 2022 climbing season has been lifted as of 7/16/2022.
A Successful BBQ & Raffle Plus Our Loan is Paid Off!!!
Lots to celebrate - as the GCC had a successful BBQ and online raffle, and we paid off our Access Fund loan for the Antlion cliff!
2022 GCC Online Raffle
Buy your entries for the 2022 GCC Online Raffle with amazing prizes from our fantastic sponsors. Drawing is June 27, 2022.
June 4 – Antlion Trail Work Weekend With Access Fund Conservation Team
On Saturday June 4 & Sunday June 5, GCC volunteers will join Access Fund’s Conservation Team at the Antlion Cliff to help build trails on National Trails Day.
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