Gunks 4/19 Colorado Trade

Hi,

I'm visiting family in New York next weekend and hope to squeeze a day in the Gunks. Although I grew up in New York, I didn't start climbing till I moved to Colorado 20 years ago. I've been climbing (mostly trad in eldo, south platte, utah desert, etc) for nearly 20 years. I would be psyched to get a day or a half day in the Gunks. I prefer someone that is experienced, competent with gear, belaying, safety conscious, etc. The grade is not that important to me. I would be happy climbing 5.7 to 5.11. I realize that Gunks has a reputation of being harder than other areas. I could bring a full rack or a rope or both on the plane if need be. I'll be staying in Westchester but I have a ride.

Maybe you will visit Colorado in the future and I could return the favor.

Thanks for looking,

Greg

If you are accustomed to Eldo I think you will find that the climbing style in the Gunks is not the same but shares a certain affinity with what you're used to. Grades too. Just my opinion from my limited experience in Eldo.

Sorry I can't show you around, have a good time!

what date I may be able to show you around and I have plenty of gear and rope .I live 10 min from the gunks .

Right now, it looks like me and my hubby will be around that weekend, and we are both off the 18th as well. We have rack and rope. I can't lead right now (pregnant), but he leads into 9s and follows harder.

Providing the weather holds, we are usually out any day we are not at work, so shoot me a PM if interested.

Awesome. Thanks for the replies. Will watch the weather and send pm's.