We will be heading out to the Shawangunks preserve to climb multi-pitch trad! The Gunks has a huge selection of easily accessible and very fun multi-pitch trad climbs ranging from 1-3 pitches.

Itinerary

We will meet at Gunks Visitor Center at 9am on Saturday, June 22nd. It is ~3hr drive there so you should leave no later than 6am on Saturday.

If you prefer to drive up Friday night, some of us will be staying at the Hemlock Ridge Multiple Use Area on Friday night which is ~30min from the Gunks. Further information will be mailed out Friday for those driving up Fri night.

We will climb all day Saturday, camp together Saturday night, and then climb on Sunday before driving home.

Accommodations

MITOC has reserved campsites for Saturday night at the following location.

Samuel F. Pryor III Shawangunk Gateway Campground 953 Route 299 Gardiner, NY 12525

As above, if you prefer to drive up Friday night, some of us will be meeting at the Hemlock Ridge Multiple Use Area

Food

MITOC will provide dinner on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday. All other food/snacks are your responsibility.

Note: You should bring your own plate and utensil(s)

Goals

We hope to put to use all of the various technical rope and multi-pitch skill. Specifically we hope to give climbers the chance to practice rappelling, building anchors, and placing gear!