Changes to the GCC By-Laws
There will be a vote on January 16th, 2014 to made two amendments to the Gunks Climbers’ Coalition by-laws. Voting is only open to current members of the board of directors.
Gunks News
The Latest News for the Gunks Climbing Community
Nominees for the GCC Board of Directors – 2014-2016 term
Elections for the GCC Board of Directors will be held on January 16th, 2014.
GCC Ebay Auction Fundraiser
The Gunks Climbers’ Coalition is running an auction on ebay for a guided day for two of either rock climbing at the Gunks or ice climbing in the Catskills.
Peter’s Kill Climbing Area Temporary Closure 10/28-11/3/2013
The Peter's Kill Area will be closed to all patrons and climbers Monday October 28th through Sunday November 3rd for paving.
Trapps Route Closure for Peregrine Falcons
Due to nesting peregrine falcons, the section of the Trapps cliff between, and including the routes Bloody Bush and Overhanging Layback is temporarily closed to rock climbing.
Patagonia NYC Grand Opening Party
On March 2nd, Patagonia invited us to their private party to celebrate the opening of their technical climbing clothing store in the Meatpacking District of NYC (west side).
Latest Trapps Route Closure for Peregrine Falcons Has Been Lifted
The Trapps Route Closure between Beginner’s Delight (5.3) and Pleh (5.11) has been lifted. Thank you for your cooperation!
New Trapps Route Closure for Peregrine Falcons – July 2012
Due to nesting peregrine falcons, the section of the Trapps cliff between, and including the routes Beginner’s Delight & Pleh is temporarily closed to rock climbing.
Trapps Peregrine Falcons Cliff Closure – March 2012
Due to nesting peregrine falcons, the section of the Trapps cliff between, and including the routes Credibility Gap and Bitchy Virgin is temporarily closed to rock climbing.
The GCC donates $7,500 to Mohonk Preserve
Press Release: On December 30. 2011, the Gunks Climbers’ Coalition (GCC) donated $7,500 to the Mohonk Preserve in support of planning for and stewardship of the Northern Preserve in Rosendale, which includes Giants Ledges and The Waterworks.
GCC Board of Directors Election
The GCC Board of Directors has elected the new 2011-2013 officers of the Gunks Climbers’ Coalition. Officers hold office for two years. If you’d like to get more involved with the GCC and can volunteer some of your time, please contact us.
Potential Temporary Closures for Controlled Burns
The Shawangunk Ridge Biodiversity Partnership may have opportunities to conduct one or more controlled burns at Mohonk Preserve the week of September 12, 2011.