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Here are some helpful links and other
informative resources and forms.
Click this link for our release form
Click this link for our registration form
MohonkPreserve.org
The cliffs we climb on are owned by an organization called the Mohonk
Preserve. They act as the stewards and caretakers of the largest
not-for-profit land preserve in New York State. Climbing is only one
small area of interest for the Preserve. They run environmental
education programs for school groups and offer a wide variety of
programs available to the public.
ClimbingGuidesInstitute.org
The Professional Climbing Guides Institute (PCGI) is the only
organization in the USA providing training and assessments standards
designed solely for rock climbing guides. PCGI certification standards
have been accepted by several units of the National Park Service as a
requirement for rock climbing guides offering professional services in
these public lands. PCGI offers the highest education and assessment
standards available for a rock climbing guiding. Please visit the PCGI
national web site via the link above.
AMGA.com
Referred to repeatedly throughout our site, the AMGA is the
organization whose mission is the education, training and certification
of guides and climbing schools. The uncompromising, rigorous and
stringent standards set by the AMGA has vastly improved and enhanced
the quality and professionalism of American guiding. These standards
have been recognized and approved by the International Federation of
Mountain Guide Associations. This international guide certifying body
accepted the AMGA into its membership in 1999. Please check out the
AMGA website for more info.
RockandSnow.com
Rock & Snow is owned and operated by Rich Gottlieb. Rich is
extremely knowledgeable about all things climbing and beyond. Rock and
Snow is a complete outdoor store with an obvious focus on climbing
equipment. The staff at Rock & Snow is helpful and knowledgeable
about all aspects of climbing gear, the climbs and the cliffs, as well
as the larger local area. Definitely check them out on the web.
Gunks.com
A website run by local climbers dedicated to information about the
'Gunks for all who climb here. Whether visiting from out-of-state or
from another country, climbers go to gunks.com for a wealth of
information about the area.
SierraRockClimbingSchool.com
The climbing on the Eastern Sierra is world class and extremely varied
with everything from rugged alpine peaks to sport climbing. Whenever
the weather in the Northeast is too rough for climbing, you can bet
that it's perfect in the Eastern Sierra.
JoshuaTreeGuides.com
Winter does not mean the end of the rock-climbing season. Experience
climbing the unique formations of Joshua Tree National Park with the
experts at Joshua Tree Guides.
CastleRockClimbingSchool.com
If you are visiting the Bay Area of California, check out Caslte Rock
Climbing School. They offer climbing trips in the amazing Castle Rock
State Park and Pinnacles National Monument. All guide at Castle Rock
Climbing School are AMGA and/or PCGI certified guides and instructors.
Local Lodging
Mohonk Mountain House: Resort hotel, New Paltz NY 845-255-1000
Minnewaska Lodge: B&B, Gardiner NY 845-255-1110
Days Inn Motel: New Paltz NY 845-883-7373
Econo-lodge Motel: New Paltz NY 845-255-6200
Tutilltown Gristmill: family camping, Gardiner NY, 255-5695
Yogi Bear�s Jellystone Park: family camping Gardiner 845-255-5193
Free local non-family style primitive camping options available: call us for more info
Transportation
Adirondack Trailways Port Authority New York NY 800-858-8555
Adirondack Trailways & Taxi: New Paltz NY 845-255-6520.
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