2019 Peregrine Climbing Closures at the Gunks
The Mohonk Preserve has announced temporary 2019 climbing closures at the Gunks for nesting Peregrine Falcons.
Gunks News
The Latest News for the Gunks Climbing Community
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.
GCC Elections 2019
The GCC will be voting on officers and board members-at-large at our February 2019 meeting.
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.
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!
December 9, 2018 – Chris Vultaggio at Patagonia’s Holiday Party, NYC
Join GCC Board Member and photographer Chris Vultaggio for a free holiday evening at Patagonia Meatpacking in NYC celebrating adventure. Chris will present some of his global adventure photography and give an update on Bears Ears. Proceeds from sale & raffle of photographs benefits the GCC.
Smile! Shop at Amazon.com & Automatically Donate to the GCC!
Use smile.amazon.com and Amazon will automatically donate to the Gunks Climbers' Coalition with every eligible purchase!
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.
October 5-6, 2018 – The 2018 Gunks Climbing Film Festival
The GCC & the Mohonk Preserve present the 2018 Gunks Climbing Film Festival! Climbers reception on Oct 5th & Film Fest on Oct 6th!! Get your tickets today!
September 22, 2018 – Access Fund Climbing Advocacy Summit and Annual Dinner
Don't miss the 2018 Access Fund Climbing Advocacy Summit and Fundraising Dinner in New York City on September 22, 2018.
Don’t Get Stung by Ground-Nesting Yellowjackets!
During summer and fall in the Gunks, watch out for ground-nesting Yellowjacket wasps at the base of climbs.
2018 Peregrine Falcon Closures Lifted in Trapps and Millbrook
The 2018 peregrine falcon closures in the Gunks - at the Trapps & Millbrook cliffs - have been lifted by the Mohonk Preserve after successful fledgings at both nest sites!