Gunks Climbing Guide - Wolverine Publishing

Gunks Climbing is the reference guide for climbing in the Shawangunks, often called "the Gunks", one of the oldest climbing sites in the United States, with a history dating back to the 1930s. Located 80 miles north of New York City, it remains a haven for traditional climbers. Famous for its easier routes, the Gunks also offer a challenge to the most seasoned climbers.

This guide, entirely in color and meticulously researched, represents the "new generation" of Gunks guides, covering more than 600 routes in the main sectors: the Trapps and the Near Trapps.

Specifications

• Title: Gunks Climbing
• Authors: Andy Salo, Christian Fracchia & Eric Ratkowski
• Publisher: Wolverine Publishing
• Year of Publication: 2021
• Edition: 1st
• Number of Pages: 468 in color

Content

• Detailed coverage of more than 600 routes in the main sectors: Trapps and Near Trapps.
• Aerial photos of the cliffs to identify key features of the routes.
• Detailed descriptions of sectors and routes to help climbers choose their itineraries.
• Regional and climbing history, as well as biographical essays of 10 famous Gunks climbers.
• Ranked list of routes.

About the Authors

• Andy Salo, originally from Rochester, New York, is the author of several notable first ascents in the Gunks. He is also the author of Gunks Bouldering.
• Christian Fracchia, a native of Glens Falls, New York, is an experienced Gunks climber with 36 years of experience. He is the author and creator of Gunks Apps.
• Eric Ratkowski, an architect by training, has climbed the Gunks for 14 years and guided professionally for 6 years. He has contributed to the editing of the AAC's Accidents in North American Climbing and worked as a ranger at the Mohonk Preserve.