description Madame G's Overview
Madame G's is a traditional multi-pitch rock climb in the Shawangunk Mountains of New York, commonly known as the Gunks. Rated 5.6 in the Yosemite Decimal System, it climbs the area's hard quartz conglomerate through exposed face climbing, cracks, and characteristic horizontal features. It is suited to traditional climbers comfortable placing removable protection and managing route-finding and belays on a moderate but exposed climb.
help Madame G's FAQ
What is the accepted grade for Madame G's at the Gunks?
Madame G's is most commonly listed as 5.6 in modern Gunks guides, although some climbers and catalogs describe it as 5.7. The exposed movement and traditional Gunks grading can make it feel more serious than an indoor route at the same number.
Where is the crux on Madame G's?
The route is known for a committing first-pitch traverse and steep, exposed climbing on large holds rather than a continuous crack system. Shorter climbers may find the opening moves especially reach-dependent.
Is Madame G's a single-pitch climb?
It is traditionally climbed as a multi-pitch route on the Trapps cliff at the Shawangunks. Some parties link sections with a long rope, but rope drag, communication, and descent logistics must be considered.
Who was Madame G's named after?
The full historic name is Madame Grunnebaum's Wulst, referring to climber and early Gunks figure Betty Grunnebaum. "Wulst" is a German word associated with a bulge or swelling, fitting the route's steep features.
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