The latest news from the Gunks

GCC Board member, Neil Berenholz, talks about volunteerism and climbing access.

23 Mar 2022

Jannette Pazer

2022 Trapps Peregrine Closure Update 3/23/2022

The Mohonk Preserve announced the temporary Trapps closure for Peregrine Falcons for the 2022 climbing season.

31 Jan 2022

GCC

2022 Trapps Peregrine Closure

The Mohonk Preserve announced the temporary Trapps closure for Peregrine Falcons for the 2022 climbing season.

Matt Conroy inspecting hemlock trees for HWA.

13 Jan 2022

GCC

Saving Hemlock Trees at Ragged Mountain

GCC Chair Peter Cody, LCO Ragged Mountain Foundation President Matt Conroy, and Derin Tanyol took part last summer in a beetle release at Connecticut's Ragged Mountain to protect hemlock trees.

13 Dec 2021

GCC

Support the GCC! Take a look at our new 2021 Year End Impact Report to learn what a banner year the GCC has had, from our successful fundraising efforts—including two major grants—to remarkable progress in preparing our 2020 cliff acquistion, the Antlion, for opening in March 2022. For those who are psyched to support the GCC, here are ways to...

26 Nov 2021

Jannette Pazer

GCC Profile: Jannette Wing Pazer—Climbing Mom and GCC Board Member for a Lifetime

Climbing mom and GCC Board member, Jannette Pazer, discusses giving back and setting an example, for your kids and your community.

Minnewaska Lodge private property sign at the Near Trapps. Photo: Greg van Inwegen

02 Nov 2021

Peter Cody

The GCC’s Response to Recent Bolting Activity in the Near Trapps

There has been community concern regarding the placement of new protection and anchor bolts on rock owned by the Minnewaska Lodge. We hope to clarify a few things in this statement.

01 Nov 2021

Jannette Pazer

Gunks Temporary Hazard Report, 11/01/2021

See a list of recently reported temporary hazards like wasps nests and snakes on rock climbs at the Gunks as of 11/01/2021.

21 Oct 2021

GCC

GCC Profile: Antlion Stoke with Heather Ettinger

Stream crossings, a rock scramble surrounded by ferns and moss, and 1,000 feet of elevation gain--GCC Board Member Heather Ettinger thinks just getting to the Antlion is half the fun! And no matter what grade you climb, there's something for everyone at this beautiful, remote crag.

Peter Cody, Chair of the Gunks Climbers' Coalition

10 Oct 2021

GCC

GCC Profile: Peter Cody on History and a Mysterious Piton

Keep your eyes open for the history around you. . . sometimes it's lurking in the leaves. GCC Board Chair Peter Cody has climbed cliffs, peaks, and boulders all over the U.S. But there's something about the Antlion that keeps bringing him back.