Climbing in Minnewaska Reopening July 7th
Minnewaska State Park Preserve Peter's Kill and Dickie Barre areas are re-opening to climbing on July 7th. 2020 at 9am.
COVID-19 Closures in the Gunks (Updated 7/14)
The GCC will try to consolidate any COVID-19 related closures here for the Gunks climbing community. Stay safe, and stay home. Stop the spread.
The Mohonk Preserve Will Reopen for Climbing Soon!
A date has been announced when rock climbing and bouldering will again be allowed at the Mohonk Preserve.
Impossible Linkups Crossword Solution
For those of you who attempted to solve the Impossible Linkups crossword puzzle, here's the solution. We had 4 correct submissions.
Climbing During the Pandemic
Local Climbing Organizations, Access Fund, partner organizations and land managers throughout the Northeast have been in discussions regarding what it means for us as society begins to reopen. When that time comes or if you do plan on climbing, please keep these notes in mind.
“Impossible Linkups” Crossword Puzzle Contest
Do a GCC crossword! Win a GCC t-shirt!
Dig deep into your Gunks climbing beta to tease out the 14 named routes in mashed-up, overlapping pairs we call "Impossible Linkups" like "kansascitylights."
2020 Peregrine Climbing Closures at the Gunks
The Mohonk Preserve has announced temporary 2020 climbing closures at the Gunks for nesting Peregrine Falcons.
Patagonia Matching Donations to the GCC
Donate to the GCC through Patagonia Action Works and they will match it dollar-for-dollar until December 31.
May 11, 2019 – GCC Spring BBQ
Saturday, May 11th, 2019 will be our annual GCC Spring BBQ at the Mohonk Preserve Visitors Center and will be free to joint Access Fund/GCC members.
Sleepy Hollow Trail Day with the New Paltz Outing Club
The GCC and the SUNY New Paltz Outing Club teamed up to build a new trail to the Sleepy Hollow area of the Trapps and clear dead hemlocks from the trails.