THE GUNKS

This definitive guidebook to climbing in the Gunks will be hitting store
shelves in September 2008. Written by veteran climbing authors Zach Orenczak
and Rachael Lynn, The Gunks brings together all the necessary components of a
great guidebook in classic Extreme Angles style. This full-color guide is
brimming with maps, topos, photos of the routes, strategy, beta, historical
anecdotes, breath-taking photography and much more.

Home to the steepest moderates in the country, the Gunks are a climber’s
paradise. Boasting over 1100 routes on impeccable white quartzite, it’s no
doubt the Gunks are an ultimate destination. Steeped in tradition and
legendary feats, this is one of the first climbing areas in the country to be
developed. The cliff line is as long and steep as the tales are tall. Stories
aside, the truth of the matter is that you can climb a three pitch 5.4 that is
as steep and exposed as the 5.11 right next to it. The Gunks are notorious for
overhangs and big jugs, short approaches and friendly faces. A recent
explosion in bouldering development has also added to the allure of this
incredible area, just an hour’s drive from New York City.
224 page color guide