The Red River Gorge Climbers' Coalition (RRGCC) purchased the 102-acre Bald Rock Recreational Preserve in the Red River Gorge of Kentucky, securing access to a popular set of world-renowned climbing areas – including the Motherlode, the Chocolate Factory, the Bear's Den, and the Unlode. In early July, the private landowners (who historically allowed climbing access) decided to sell the property, putting access to the Motherlode and surrounding crags at risk of indefinite closure. RRGCC came to Access Fund for a loan of $225,000 to cover the majority of the $235,000 purchase price.