The latest news from the Gunks

Sunset at the Gunks (photo: Chris Vultaggio)

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.

07 May 2020

Matt Logan

“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."

23 Mar 2020

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COVID-19 Closures in the Gunks

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.

06 Mar 2020

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2020 Peregrine Climbing Closures at the Gunks

The Mohonk Preserve has announced temporary 2020 climbing closures at the Gunks for nesting Peregrine Falcons.

07 Dec 2019

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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.

Gunks Climbers' Coalition BBQ, May 2015.

21 Apr 2019

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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.

GCC + SUNY New Paltz Outing Club head into the Sleepy Hollow area on a trail work day, April 2019.

20 Apr 2019

Matt Logan

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.

16 Mar 2019

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2019 Peregrine Climbing Closures at the Gunks

The Mohonk Preserve has announced temporary 2019 climbing closures at the Gunks for nesting Peregrine Falcons.

08 Jan 2019

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GCC Elections 2019

The GCC will be voting on officers and board members-at-large at our February 2019 meeting.

GCC Board member, Chris Vultaggio's presentation and photography sale at the Patagonia Meatpacking store in NYC on 12/9/2018.

19 Dec 2018

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GCC’s Chris Vultaggio Presentation & Photography Sale at Patagonia Meatpacking

In December 2018, Patagonia Meatpacking hosted a holiday event, featuring a slideshow by photographer & GCC Board Member Chris Vultaggio, with photography sale proceeds going to the GCC.

08 Dec 2018

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GCC Treasurer Needed

The Gunks Climbers' Coalition is in need of a new Treasurer. If you can help out and meet our requirements, please contact us and tell us about yourself. The GCC Board of Directors will review, nominate and vote on candidates for Treasurer.

08 Dec 2018

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December 9, 2018 – Reel Rock 13 in Rosendale, NY

Join the GCC at the screening of Reel Rock 13 at the Rosendale Theatre in Rosendale NY on 12/9/2018. There will be raffle prizes & GCC t-shirt sales!

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