COVID-19 Closures in the Gunks
The GCC will try to consolidate any COVID-19 related closures here for the Gunks climbing community. Stay safe, and stay home. Stop the spread.
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.
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!
October 7, 2016 – Climbers’ Reception & Silas Rossi Presentation
The Mohonk Preserve's free climbers' reception is Friday, October 7th, with Silas Rossi's presentation, "Calling the Shots and Making Them Count: Sustainability in the Mountains."
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.
Why Cliffs Are Closed For Peregrine Falcons
Matt Logan of the GCC talks to the Mohonk Preserve about the extensive Gunks cliff closure for Peregrine Falcons and learns some Peregrine Falcon facts.
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.
October 9, 2015 – Mohonk Preserve Climbers Reception with Mikey Schaefer
Update: The show is sold out! On Friday evening, October 9, 2015 at 6pm, the Mohonk Preserve will host a FREE Climbers... Read More
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.
The 2015 Spring GCC BBQ Party with the ROCK Project
The Access Fund ROCK Project combined with the Gunks Climbers Coalition BBQ made for a fun and well attended party on May 3, 2015 at the Mohonk Preserve Visitor's Center.