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.
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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.
The GCC Presented with the Mohonk Preserve’s 2008 Thom Scheuer Memorial Stewardship Award
The Gunks Climbers' Coalition was presented with the Mohonk Preserve's Thom Scheuer Memorial Stewardship Award at the New Paltz Climbing Film Festival on Saturday October 11, 2008. Chris Moratz and Jannette Pazer accepted the award on behalf of the organization.