Saving Hemlock Trees at Ragged Mountain
GCC Chair Peter Cody, LCO Ragged Mountain Foundation President Matt Conroy, and Derin Tanyol took part last summer in a beetle release at Connecticut's Ragged Mountain to protect hemlock trees.
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.
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Latest Gunks News
2021 Year End Impact Report
Support the GCC! Take a look at our new 2021 Year End Impact Report to learn what a banner year... Read More
GCC Profile: Jannette Wing Pazer—Climbing Mom and GCC Board Member for a Lifetime
Climbing mom and GCC Board member, Jannette Pazer, discusses giving back and setting an example, for your kids and your community.
The GCC’s Response to Recent Bolting Activity in the Near Trapps
There has been community concern regarding the placement of new protection and anchor bolts on rock owned by the Minnewaska Lodge. We hope to clarify a few things in this statement.
Gunks Temporary Hazard Report, 11/01/2021
See a list of recently reported temporary hazards like wasps nests and snakes on rock climbs at the Gunks as of 11/01/2021.
GCC Profile: Antlion Stoke with Heather Ettinger
Stream crossings, a rock scramble surrounded by ferns and moss, and 1,000 feet of elevation gain--GCC Board Member Heather Ettinger thinks just getting to the Antlion is half the fun! And no matter what grade you climb, there's something for everyone at this beautiful, remote crag.
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/