Gunks card

Are cards required to climb at the gunks? Just coming in for the day. I belong to the AAC. Or is there a daily donation?

You'll need a day pass or an annual card. I'm not sure what they cost, because it's been years since i've bought a day pass and I haven't bought this season's annual pass yet. You can find more information on the Mohonk Preserve website though.

Annual pass is $97 I think. Climbing day pass is $17.

Peterskill is $10/day/person if you're just looking to TR.

I don't know if Peterskill's open for climbing yet this year. Just tried to call the office but the line is busy.... (845) 255 0752

Happiegrrrl wrote:I don't know if Peterskill's open for climbing yet this year. Just tried to call the office but the line is busy.... (845) 255 0752

They've been open since March 8.

Preserve Fees:

$17/day for climbers mohonkpreserve.org/hours-an…

$95/year for climbing membership mohonkpreserve.org/join

Peterskill Fees:

$10/day and $90/year for climbers nysparks.com/parks/127/deta… click "Fees and Rates"

Ok thanks folks. Sorry if this was posted on the website. I could only find the yearly membership info.

rgold wrote:Preserve Fees: $17/day for climbers mohonkpreserve.org/hours-an… $95/year for climbing membership Peterskill Fees: $10/day and $90/year for climbers

Kinda interesting that with seeming regularity people will bitch on Mountain Project about the Preserve fees yet there's nary a peep about the similar Peterskill fees.

Marc801 wrote: Kinda interesting that with seeming regularity people will bitch on Mountain Project about the Preserve fees yet there's nary a peep about the similar Peterskill fees.

Preserve and PK fees are only similar at the annual pass level, and, frankly, it's generally not the locals (who are the bulk of the pass-buyers, esp. at PK) who are bitching about the fees. It's the couple-weekends-a-year folks who live 5 hours away who chafe at the $17/day fee. And these folks don't seem to go to Peterskill, presumably because it's not "The GUNKS" they crave (multipitch, famous routes etc). Which is just fine - you don't hear the weekend crowd complaining about the crowds at PK like they do at the Trapps.

Frankly as long as the $$$ goes back into the area to preserve it than there should be no discussion. Id rather pay for a day outside than a day inside no matter where it is (ok maybe some places I'd skip).

Back when I climbed there regularly (8 years ago), they also had a student discount - highschool, college, graduate school, etc. So check in to that if it's applicable to you.

iirc, it knocked about 20 bucks off annual pass

There is still a student discount on annual membership. Show your school ID when submitting the form. It is $10 off.

AdultSenior (62+) / Student (+18). 105Additional Adult (16+). 80Adult $115$$

What I heard. Maybe it got changed 

Um, it’s a 6 yr old thread.…

A little off topic but…

My understanding is that all proceeds go to the state and do little to support climbing. The bathrooms which are for everyones use, not just climbers were built with AAC funds.

Im happy to pay to support my outdoor activities of choice but question how some of the funds are managed at the various areas i frequent.

Would live some clarity if anyone truly knows how this is managed in the gunks. 

Jimmy Bricker wrote:

A little off topic but…

My understanding is that all proceeds go to the state and do little to support climbing. The bathrooms which are for everyones use, not just climbers were built with AAC funds.

Im happy to pay to support my outdoor activities of choice but question how some of the funds are managed at the various areas i frequent.

Would live some clarity if anyone truly knows how this is managed in the gunks. 

Why make these kinds of statements without facts? Their financials are public record. A quick google will show you what their expense are and where the revenue goes. Most of it goes to land stewardship, conservation, education and conservation science. The remainder is spent on management and fundraising. 

Climb On wrote:

Why make these kinds of statements without facts? Their financials are public record. A quick google will show you what their expense are and where the revenue goes. Most of it goes to land stewardship, conservation, education and conservation science. The remainder is spent on management and fundraising. 

Indeed.  Google "Mohonk Preserve Financials" and see for yourself.  

Here's a graphic from 2021.

Some people make statements because its their best understanding of a situation and they are searching for more facts.

Thank you rgold.

39% of their funding comes from memberships and day passes and 0% goes to climbing.

In the actual report there is no expense detail for bathroom maintenance so maybe your fees dont even cover that.

As I was trying to say before, my “very limited” understanding is that the gunks climbing maintenance is paid for through the AAC and other climbing organizations and your entry fee goes to support non-climbing specific activities.

When people complain about entry fees to various areas, some of the complaint comes from those fees paying for everything besides the thing they are entering to do.

So consider where your dollars go and what they do for you and the community.

That being said, Mohonk Preserve is a great place and I get the impression they are good stewards of the land, just remember to thank the AAC every time you you dont have to take a dump in the woods when visiting. 

eric larson wrote: Back when I climbed there regularly (8 years ago), they also had a student discount - highschool, college, graduate school, etc. So check in to that if it's applicable to you. iirc, it knocked about 20 bucks off annual pass

What you do is apply to a community college. Register for courses, get your ID then drop all the courses during the grace period. It doesn't cost anything, and there's lots of places that offer a student discount. Hell, even if you have an old student ID most places aren't looking too hard. I'm not sure any of mine were dated. 

Remember your fees go towards paying for the rangers that participate in dozens of rescues per year. If you get hurt in the gunks you’ll be helped in minutes, not hours like many remote areas.