Shawangunks

USA

Quick Info

Country USA πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
Rock type Quartzite
Climbs
Boulder problems 4 (6B to 9A)
Sport routes 2 (8b)
Trad climbs 11 (E3 to E11)

Quick Info

Country USA πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
Rock type Quartzite
Climbs
Boulder problems 4 (6B to 9A)
Sport routes 2 (8b)
Trad climbs 11 (E3 to E11)
Also known as The Gunks.
Contributors
205 contributions since 27th February 2021.
113 contributions since 3rd September 2026.
104 contributions since 8th October 2025.
16 contributions since 28th April 2026.
12 contributions since 28th October 2024.
7 contributions since 21st February 2026.
4 contributions since 24th December 2024.
2 contributions since 15th September 2026.
2 contributions since 1st January 2025.
1 contribution since 22nd September 2024.
1 contribution since 2nd July 2026.
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Climbs

17 recorded climbs.

This timeline is missing some first ascents where the date of the ascent is unknown.
Year Climb Grade Climber Style Date
First ascent.

5.11c

1968
1969–1981
1982
First ascent. With Russ Clune.

A breakthrough in east coast US standards and a change in tactics from the then prevailing style: the route was worked rather than yo-yoed (lowering immediately to the ground after a fall but leaving the rope clipped through protection).

References

[1] https://written-in-stone.podbean.com/e/russ-clune-on-lynn-hill-the-gunks-and-vandals/

1984
1985
1986
1987 Planet Claire 8b Scott Franklin Lead | worked 1987
First ascent.
The Great Wall of China E3 Dan Rosanstein Alternate Leads | worked May 1987
First ascent. With Ken Nichols.
The Great Wall of China E3 Ken Nichols Alternate Leads | onsight May 1987
First ascent. With Dan Rosanstein.
1988
1989–2008
2009
First ascent.

First ascent

2011
2012–2014
2015
First ascent.

Andy climbed the original V8 start boulder of Ozone and proposed 5.14b / 8c for Brozone

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/BMKV0Guhlif/

2017
2018–2021
2022
First ascent.
First ascent.
First ascent. 15 sessions.
Climb Grade # Recorded Ascents Ascents Recorded Between
The Fairy Tale 9A (approx) 1 1st January 2024 – 1st January 2025
The Big Bad Wolf 8C 2 18th October 2024 – 27th November 2024
Playing With Sticks 8B 5 1st January 2023 – 2nd December 2024
Double Clutch 6B 1
Climb Grade # Recorded Ascents Ascents Recorded Between
Planet Claire 8b 1 1st January 1987 – 1st January 1988
Running Man 8b 1 1st January 1989 – 1st January 1990
Climb Grade # Recorded Ascents Ascents Recorded Between
The Best Things In Life Are Free E11 1 12th March 2023
Brozone E10 3 29th October 2016 – 11th March 2021
Cybernetic Wall E9 2 3rd May 2009 – 1st November 2020
Ozone E9 2 3rd November 2002 – 23rd November 2020
Monumantel E9 1 3rd July 2010
Survival of the Fittest E7 1
Artificial Intelligence E7 0
Skytop Vandals E6 (approx) 3 1st January 1980 – 1st January 1990
Yellow Crack Direct E6 (approx) 1 1st January 1984 – 1st January 1985
Foops E4 3 1st January 1967 – 30th April 1981
The Great Wall of China E3 4 1st May 1987 – 1st November 2021