The Gunks Rock Climbing

The Gunks!

This gorgeous cliff with 3 routes got its name due to the horizontal cracks that make up the bulk of the hand holds and protection placements. Although the name is Upstate New York, the climbing is more a British gritstone experience. With each climb, the protection is bomber, but PRECISE. The movement is sequential with the standard Index Party Tricks. The rock is course and grippy. Head-Pointing is the game at this wall.  The Westward most area in the Shady Lane Shady Lines (hot day shady climbing areas).

These climbs are all easily TR’d and graded with the assumption that the climber will be previewing the path and be challenged at the grade (as with the FA team). Ground Up or On-Sight ascents of any of the pitches on this wall will receive 25 extra bonus points and 2 climbing grade bumps from the Index/Gunks Climbing Committee on Bonus Grades and Points. Regardless, this wall is a Top-Rope party you should invite your friends to and lead the climbs when you have them dialed.