Shawangunk Rock Climbing

The Gunks are a neccessary rite of passage for any climber, anywhere, period.
Thousands of steep, exciting routes await the adventurous spirit that heeds
the call. And with close proximity to many major population centers of the
Northeast, it’s easy to get to. The ethic of the area is staunchly
traditional, although you can find a spattering of bolted routes around. Most
of the routes are face climbs and protection can consistently be placed in the
many horizontal cracks that abound. Alien cams are the best gear you can use
here, particularly some of the smaller offsets such as the yellow-green and
yellow-red. Of course, you should have a full rack with nuts and a few larger
cams as well, but Aliens tend to work like a charm.

Home to the steepest moderates in the country, the ‹Gunks› as they are known,
are a climber’s paradise. Boasting classic routes on impeccable white
quartzite, it’s no doubt the Gunks are an Ultimate Destination. Steeped in
tradition and legendary feats, Shawangunk Rock Climbing is no guidebook, but a
tribute to adventure and lore. Each page brings you face to face with the
cruxes of the area’s most legendary routes. The only thing that will bring you
closer than this hardbound, full-color book is a trip to the cliffs yourself –
a trip you will definitely make after flipping through the pages of this book.
A long overdue tribute to Shawangunk climbing…