Gunks Climber’s Coalition Film Festival Weekend 2022

Take part in some clinics during the annual Gunks Climbers’ Coalition Film Festival Weekend, October 7, 8, 9, 10, 2022 and choose from multiple clinics on all the skills and techniques you need to get out on rock - from basic skills to top-roping set ups, leading and multi-pitch climbs.

Any basic gear needed will be provided - helmets, harnesses, and rock shoes.  Traditional racks are needed for the lead clinic.

Rates* 

  • $175 per person per event for the one day clinics (non Sky Top)

  • $240 per person for the event at Sky Top

  • $320 per person per event for the two-day top rope anchoring clinic

  • $350 per person per event for the two-day Intro to Leading clinic

*there are no discounts extended in this event for Mohonk Preserve members. Day passes to the Mohonk Preserve are not provided.

Clinics & Events Schedule

Friday, October 7, 2022

Multi-Pitch Transition and Rescue Skills

Are you a lead climber looking to improve your efficiency on the route? 

Are you skilled to rescue you partner in case of an incident?

This clinic is focused for those climbers who are leading routes and looking to get more skills and confidence as well as rescue skills. This is NOT for climbers looking to learn how to lead. 

Limited to 8 participant on a 4:1 climber-to-guide ratio. All participants will need to provide their own rope and rack. 

Saturday, October 8, 2022

One day clinic - Saturday only

Introduction to Rock Climbing

Have you recently started rock climbing, or never climbed before? We will introduce you to the equipment, techniques and safety checks needed to rock climb. 

Limited to 12 participant on a 4:1 climber-to-guide ratio. All equipment provided.

Saturday, October 8 & 9, 2022

Two day clinic - Saturday and Sunday

Top Roping Anchoring

For climbers who are interested in getting out on your own top-roping, we are offering a two day clinics covering the skills you need to build natural and/or bolted top rope anchors.

This is a 2 day clinic held over both days this weekend, Saturday and Sunday. 

Day 1 will cover: anchor selection with trees, boulders, and/or bolts, anchor building, tether lines, and basic belaying skill review

Day 2 will include: review and more practice of anchor building, rappelling off the anchor, ground management, belay skills.

Limited to 4 participants on a 4:1 climber-to-guide ratio. All equipment provided.

Introduction to Lead Climbing

Introduction to Lead Climbing - For experienced climbers looking to get out on the sharp end and start leading, we're offering a two day clinic in our lead climbing program. Over the two days we'll cover: gear placement, extension, and anchor building; methods of belaying and lowering off the anchor; mock leads and rappelling safety tips. 

This is for climbers who have prior experience and are familiar with traditional gear removal, can tie the basic knots (figure eight and a clove hitch), and rappelling. 

Participants will need to provide their own basic rack - nuts, cams, carabiners, slings, and cordellette - for use in the clinic.

Limited to 6 participants on a 4:1 climber-to-guide ratio. All basic equipment provided. Participants will need to provide their own climbing protection and other gear for leading/anchor building 



Sunday, October 9, 2022

One day clinic - Sunday only

Intermediate Rock Climbing Skills

For climbers who have some previous experience and want to take it to a higher level, we'll show you more of the skills you need to climb more efficiently such as; improved climbing techniques for crack, face, overhangs, etc., seconding a lead - cleaning the gear, etc., multi-pitch techniques - knots for anchoring, stance management, etc., basic rope management, rappelling with a back up, and provide you with as much rock climbing as possible

Limited to 8 participants on a 4:1 climber-to-guide ratio. All equipment provided.


Monday, October 10, 2022

Sky Top Rock Climbing

Join us for a day at Sky Top for some climbing. You’ll be joining a group and climbing routes of various difficulties.

Limited to 16 participants on a 4:1 climber-to-guide ratio. All equipment provided. Day access to Mohonk is provided.