Climbers for Conservation
From leave no trace to outdoor advocacy.
[PHOTO CREDIT] © Andrew Burr
A powerful movement of climbing advocates is gaining momentum, and it's driven by people just like you.
[PHOTO CREDIT] © Adventure Visionaries
Every day, climbers all across the country are taking action to protect the lands and outdoor experiences we love. Each of us have an incredible opportunity to influence the future of climbing and the greater conservation movement. The only question is, where will you plug in?
Test Your Climbing Conservation IQ
Do you know more about conservation than the average climber?
At Access Fund, our job is to make sure you’re the most effective climbing advocate you can be. We elevate your voice to lawmakers at critical moments. We host volunteer events at your local crag. And we help you minimize your environmental impacts when you head out to climb.
YOU can Make a Difference
Commit to The Climber’s Pact
It’s kind of like being a good belay partner. The Climber’s Pact is a commitment to your fellow climbers that you’ll make a few small adjustments to your climbing practice that help to protect outdoor landscapes.
Climbing Advocacy 101
America’s climbing areas face some serious threats. Without focused advocacy from climbers, we could lose these special places. Learn how to advocate for conservation and sustainable access. We make it easy to plug in.
Talking to Other Climbers About Ethics
While you may do your part to be a good conservationist, what happens when we see other climbers disregarding these best practices? Check out these tips for sharing your knowledge without making things awkward.
JOIN THE MOVEMENT
The conservation movement needs climbers like you! Sign up to receive an action alert every time there’s a chance to make a difference in your area.
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putting conservation into action
You want to protect America’s climbing and support conservation, but where should you start? At Access Fund, we do the heavy lifting to make sure that you’re an effective advocate.
Protect & Conserve the Land
Whether we're seeking adventure at a backyard boulder or a towering cliff in America's vast wilderness, climbers love the land and all of the natural wonders that make it unique. Access Fund works to protect and conserve all the beautiful places that make the climbing experience so special.
- Advocating for public lands
- Buying threatened climbing areas
- Building sustainable trails and climbing areas
Fight for Sustainable Access
Sustainable access to climbing is good for health and wellness, rural economies, and the environment—connecting more people to nature and inspiring them to protect the lands they love. But it's something we have to work hard for.
- Negotiating with lawmakers around the country
- Partnering with Tribal governments and landowners
- Supporting sustainable climbing management
Build a Community of Inspired Advocates
A powerful movement of climbing advocacy is gaining momentum, and it's driven by people just like you. Every day, climbers across the country are taking action to protect the lands and outdoor experiences we love.
- Amplifying your voice to lawmakers
- Providing grants for conservation projects
- Connecting you with volunteer opportunities
- Helping you minimize your environmental impact
[PHOTO CREDIT] © Adventure Visionaries
When climbers fight for conservation, big things happen
Climbers Partner with Tribes to Save Bears Ears
Climbers played a critical role in restoring protections to Bears Ears National Monument in southeast Utah: a sacred landscape to Native American Tribes and home to world-class rock climbing.
Climbers Help Bring Peregrine Falcons Back from Brink of Extinction
When scientists needed help saving peregrine falcons, they turned to climbers. Our community went where biologists couldn't, replacing eggs in nests on the sheer side of Yosemite's biggest big wall.
Climbers Restore Washington’s Liberty Bell Spires
Access Fund Conservation Teams and local climbers completed an extensive two-year restoration of the popular alpine climbing area, Liberty Bell Spires, outside Mazama, Washington.
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Join the growing movement of climbing advocates working to protect and conserve the land and fight for sustainable access.
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