Climber Profiles

The history of technical climbing in the Shawangunks only goes back to 1935, but it is painted with stories that could fill many history books. The climbers that have graced these cliffs have left a great deal in their wake, and there is much activity that continues to shape this great place today.

We at theuberfall.com have decided to dedicate our website to preserving some of the varied stories that we hear echoed around the cliffs every weekend. This section will offer brief introductions to the people that have made their mark on Gunks history.

Era Climber's Name
Early Years
  Fritz Wiessner
 
Sixties
  Jim McCarthy
Seventies  
   
  Rich Romano
Eighties
  Hugh Herr
  Lynn Hill
  Rich Gottlieb
Recent Years
   
   
Bouldering
  John Gill