New Bolted Anchors in the Near Trapps
New bolt anchors have been installed in the Near Trapps. The GCC has been working with the Mohonk Preserve to identify tree anchors and erosion slopes that have led to environmental degradation.
Fixed Anchors in the Trapps: An Update
This is an update on activities relating to the bolted anchors on the Mohonk Preserve, centering around the Trapps cliff, and we hope to shed some light on the need and rationale behind these recent efforts.
Mohonk Preserve Rangers and Volunteers Receive Pilot Training in Bolt Anchor Placement
Mohonk Preserve rangers & Gunks Climbers' Coalition volunteers received pilot training in bolt anchor placement from the Petzl Technical Institute in May 2016.
Gunks Climbers’ Coalition – 2015 Recap
2015 was a very busy year for the Gunks Climbers’ Coalition, with many exciting events, donations, and projects accomplished. Here’s a recap of some of the significant stories from last year.
Redefining Balance Retreat in New Paltz Donates to the GCC
Redefining Balance, who organizes retreats combining yoga, slacklining, rock climbing, surfing and other outdoor adventures in a variety of locations around the world, will donate 5% of the proceeds of their recent New Paltz retreat to the Gunks Climbers' Coalition.
Nine New Bolted Rappel Stations Installed
The GCC has been working with the Mohonk Preserve to place bolted rappel stations that help save trees, improve safety, and preserve the traditional climbing ethic. Nine new anchors were approved and installed this week.
More Old Gunks Anchors Replaced – Sixish & Outer Space Direct
The GCC has been busy replacing dangerous old anchors at the Gunks. The Sixish anchor was found to have rotted, rusty pins, and Outer Space Direct had a complicated mess of old tat for an anchor. They have now been replaced with new, safer equipment.
New Fixed Rappel Anchors in the Trapps
In an effort to reverse climber impact and erosion, the GCC Anchor Evaluation Committee with the Mohonk Preserve has removed high traffic tree anchors. Bolted Fixed Rappel Anchors have been installed and slope restoration areas have been roped off at the top of Jackie, Betty and Baby to move climber traffic to more durable rock surfaces.
Gunks Anchor Initiative Survey Results
The Gunks Climbers’ Coalition has been working with the Mohonk Preserve to address rappel anchors. Specifically, the GCC is advocating for... Read More
Gunks Bolted Rappel-Anchor Survey
The Gunks Climbers’ Coalition has been working with the Mohonk Preserve to address rappel anchors. Specifically the GCC is advocating for bolted... Read More