2025 Climbing Advocacy Conference
Apr
4
to Apr 5

2025 Climbing Advocacy Conference

Join us in Tucson, AZ, on April 4 and 5, 2025 for our annual climbing advocacy conference. Come learn the latest from national experts on protecting access to your favorite crags.

Each year, Access Fund unites the passionate leaders of the climbing advocacy community to celebrate our victories and tackle the challenges ahead. We bring together local climbing organizations, land managers, landowners, climbing gyms, gear companies, land trusts, and more to forge the future of climbing. Together, we rally for progress, ensuring that our beloved sport continues to thrive and inspire for generations to come.

This year, we’ll meet in the climbing hub of Tucson to experience southwest climbing and discuss both regional and national access issues. Mark your calendars for 2 days of presentations, panels, and conversations on protecting America’s climbing.

More information here: https://www.accessfund.org/conference

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Indian Creek, UT | Workin’ on the Creekend 2024
Nov
16
to Nov 17

Indian Creek, UT | Workin’ on the Creekend 2024

  • Beef Basin Bathrooms (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the Conservation Team and Trail Stewards at Original Meat Wall in Indian Creek, UT for the annual stewardship event of the Fall. 

This trail work project will be focusing on the Original Meat Wall approach trail Saturday and Sunday.

All participants will receive a special gift and a raffle ticket for some great prizes from our generous brand partners!

We will be hosting a Happy Hour sponsored by UpSlope brewing after Saturday's workday.

Free Camping Saturday and Sunday evening at the Indian Creek Falls group site for all volunteers!

Meet at 9 am at Beef Basin Bathrooms. The road to OG Meat is rough and the parking area is small, so please consider carpooling. Work wraps up around 3 pm.


For all Adopt a Crag events, please keep in mind the following:

  • Wear closed toed shoes. Long sleeves and pants are recommended.

  • Bring water, snacks, and extra layers for the elements.

  • Be prepared to be challenged, work hard, and gain sending karma points!


If you have any questions, please contact stewardship@accessfund.org 

All volunteers must complete the Access Fund waiver prior to volunteering.

Register here!

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Mount Woodson Adopt a Crag
Nov
9
8:00 AM08:00

Mount Woodson Adopt a Crag

Join the Allied Climbers of San Diego and Brown Girls Climb for a trail day at Mount Woodson. We will focus on cleaning the trailhead and the climbing area. All materials and PPE will be provided, plus some snacks!

For all Adopt a Crag events, please keep in mind the following:

  • Wear closed toed shoes. Long sleeves and pants are recommended.

  • Bring water, snacks, and extra layers for the elements.

  • Be prepared to be challenged, work hard, and gain sending karma points!

If you have any questions, please email margarita.bellah@gmail.com

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Thumb Open Space Adopt a Crag
Nov
2
9:00 AM09:00

Thumb Open Space Adopt a Crag

  • 101 Peak View Drive Estes Park, CO, 80517 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the Conservation Team and the RMC at the Thumb Open Space in Estes Park, CO!

The team will work on continuing to build sustainable infrastructure to the Thumb that is usable by electric wheelchairs and people with disabilities.  The team will be working on widening switchbacks, adding drains, rerouting steep sections, and creating stones structures.

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Susquehanna Riverlands State Park, PA | Access Fund with South Central Pennsylvania Climbers
Nov
2
9:00 AM09:00

Susquehanna Riverlands State Park, PA | Access Fund with South Central Pennsylvania Climbers

  • Susquehanna Riverlands State Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the Conservation Team and SCPC at Susquehanna Riverlands State Park for an Adopt-a-Crag. We will build technical infrastructure utilizing stone to create sustainable climbing access to the cliff. Community event will follow.
Meet at 9 am at Susquehanna Riverlands State Park. Work wraps up around 3 pm

For all Access Fund events, please keep in mind the following:

  • Wear closed toed shoes. Long sleeves and pants are recommended.

  • Bring water, snacks, and extra layers for the elements.

  • Be prepared to be challenged, work hard, and gain sending karma points!

If you have any questions, please contact stewardship@accessfund.org or scpclimbers@gmail.com.
All volunteers must complete the Access Fund waiver prior to volunteering.

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Auburn Quarry Adopt a Crag
Oct
29
1:00 PM13:00

Auburn Quarry Adopt a Crag

Join CRAGS as we begin a new phase of stewardship projects at Auburn Quarry. Our first trail day will be part introduction and orientations to our upcoming projects and part work day. We'll be rebuilding rock baskets and retaining walls and cleaning up the main staging/picnic areas at the Auburn Quarry.

For all Adopt a Crag events, please keep in mind the following:

  • Wear closed toed shoes. Long sleeves and pants are recommended.

  • Bring water, snacks, and extra layers for the elements.

  • Be prepared to be challenged, work hard, and gain sending karma points!

Check out the event page here!

If you have any questions, please contact steve@norcalcrags.org.

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Thumb Open Space Adopt a Crag
Oct
27
9:00 AM09:00

Thumb Open Space Adopt a Crag

  • 101 Peak View Dr Estes Park, CO, 80517 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the Conservation Team and the RMC at the Thumb Open Space in Estes Park, CO!

The team will work on continuing to build sustainable infrastructure to the Thumb that is usable by electric wheelchairs and people with disabilities.  The team will be working on widening switchbacks, adding drains, rerouting steep sections, and creating stones structures.

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Thumb Open Space Adopt a Crag
Oct
26
9:00 AM09:00

Thumb Open Space Adopt a Crag

  • 101 Peak View Dr Estes Park, CO, 80517 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the Conservation Team and the RMC at the Thumb Open Space in Estes Park, CO!

The team will work on continuing to build sustainable infrastructure to the Thumb that is usable by electric wheelchairs and people with disabilities.  The team will be working on widening switchbacks, adding drains, rerouting steep sections, and creating stones structures.

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High Rocks, PA | Access Fund with Eastern Pennsylvania Alliance of Climbers
Oct
26
9:00 AM09:00

High Rocks, PA | Access Fund with Eastern Pennsylvania Alliance of Climbers

  • 150 Tory Road Pipersville, PA, 18947 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the Conservation Team and EPAC at High Rocks Vista for the High Rocks Improvement Project. We will be building technical infrastructure utilizing stone to create sustainable climbing access. Please register in advance as space is limited. You will receive further details prior to the event.

Meet at 9 am at High Rocks Vista. Work wraps up around 3 pm

For all Access Fund events, please keep in mind the following:

  • Wear closed toed shoes. Long sleeves and pants are recommended.

  • Bring water, snacks, and extra layers for the elements.

  • Be prepared to be challenged, work hard, and gain sending karma points!

If you have any questions, please contact stewardship@accessfund.org or info@epaclimbers.org
All volunteers must complete the Access Fund waiver prior to volunteering.
Sign up HERE!

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Northwest Branch Adopt a Crag
Oct
26
8:30 AM08:30

Northwest Branch Adopt a Crag

  • Burnt Mills East Special Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the Mid Atlantic Climbers Coalition in a trail day at Northwest Branch. We will be removing vegetation, picking up trash, and removing graffiti. At noon we will break for lunch and a raffle.

For all Adopt a Crag events, please keep in mind the following:

  • Wear closed toed shoes. Long sleeves and pants are recommended.

  • Bring water, snacks, and extra layers for the elements.

  • Be prepared to be challenged, work hard, and gain sending karma points!

Check out the event page here!

If you have any questions, please contact adoptacrag@midatlanticclimbers.org

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Robinson Park Adopt a Crag
Oct
19
10:00 AM10:00

Robinson Park Adopt a Crag

Please join the Minnesota Climbers Association and the city of Sandstone for our Fall Adopt a Crag on Saturday October 19th. Come prepared for a fun day outside and bring your climbing gear! We will be picking up trash and removing brush so bring weed trimmers if you have them!

Meet up at the pavilion at 10am. We don’t expect work to go all day so bring your climbing gear!

For all Access Fund events, please keep in mind the following:

  • Wear closed toed shoes. Long sleeves and pants are recommended.

  • Bring water, snacks, and extra layers for the elements.

  • Be prepared to be challenged, work hard, and gain sending karma points!

If you have any questions, please contact stewardship@accessfund.org or lenz0017@umn.edu
Check out the event page here!

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High Rocks, PA | Access Fund with Eastern Pennsylvania Alliance of Climbers
Oct
19
9:00 AM09:00

High Rocks, PA | Access Fund with Eastern Pennsylvania Alliance of Climbers

  • 150 Tory Road Pipersville, PA, 18947 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the Conservation Team and EPAC at High Rocks Vista for the High Rocks Improvement Project. We will be building technical infrastructure utilizing stone to create sustainable climbing access. Please register in advance as space is limited. You will receive further details prior to the event.

Meet at 9 am at High Rocks Vista. Work wraps up around 3 pm

For all Access Fund events, please keep in mind the following:

  • Wear closed toed shoes. Long sleeves and pants are recommended.

  • Bring water, snacks, and extra layers for the elements.

  • Be prepared to be challenged, work hard, and gain sending karma points!

If you have any questions, please contact stewardship@accessfund.org or info@epaclimbers.org
All volunteers must complete the Access Fund waiver prior to volunteering.
Sign up HERE!

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Cunningham Falls Adopt a Crag
Oct
19
9:00 AM09:00

Cunningham Falls Adopt a Crag

Join the Mid Atlantic Climbers in a trail day at Cunningham Falls. We will be building a spur trail that leads to a boulder off of the Lower Falls Trail, which involves leaf blowing, bench cutting, rock and root removal, and tamping, as well as installing several hundred feet of reforestation fencing. The reforestation fencing helps to shut down rogue trails.

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Black Cliffs Adopt a Crag
Oct
12
9:00 AM09:00

Black Cliffs Adopt a Crag

  • Boise, ID, 83716 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the Boise Climbers Alliance for a trail day at Black Cliffs. Our priority will be cleaning up existing trails, reworking belay platforms and cleaning up any graffiti and garage.

For all Adopt a Crag events, please keep in mind the following:

  • Wear closed toed shoes. Long sleeves and pants are recommended.

  • Bring water, snacks, and extra layers for the elements.

  • Be prepared to be challenged, work hard, and gain sending karma points!

Check out more details and register here!

If you have any questions, please email fedinidaho@hotmail.com.

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High Rocks, PA | Access Fund with Eastern Pennsylvania Alliance of Climbers
Oct
12
9:00 AM09:00

High Rocks, PA | Access Fund with Eastern Pennsylvania Alliance of Climbers

  • 150 Tory Road Pipersville, PA, 18947 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the Conservation Team and EPAC at High Rocks Vista for the High Rocks Improvement Project. We will be building technical infrastructure utilizing stone to create sustainable climbing access. Please register in advance as space is limited. You will receive further details prior to the event.

Meet at 9 am at High Rocks Vista. Work wraps up around 3 pm

For all Access Fund events, please keep in mind the following:

  • Wear closed toed shoes. Long sleeves and pants are recommended.

  • Bring water, snacks, and extra layers for the elements.

  • Be prepared to be challenged, work hard, and gain sending karma points!

If you have any questions, please contact stewardship@accessfund.org or info@epaclimbers.org
All volunteers must complete the Access Fund waiver prior to volunteering.
Sign up HERE!

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High Rocks, PA | EPAC Technical Trails Workshop
Oct
5
to Oct 6

High Rocks, PA | EPAC Technical Trails Workshop

  • 150 Tory Road Pipersville, PA, 18947 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the Conservation Team and EPAC at High Rocks for a Technical Trails Workshop at High Rocks Vista. This year we will be offering both a Level 1 and Level 2 training option. Placement is by self-assessment and we plan to be flexible once registration is complete. See here for more details. Food and Lodging provided.

Meet at 9 am at High Rocks Vista. Work wraps up around 5 pm on Saturday and 2 pm on Sunday.

For all Access Fund events, please keep in mind the following:

  • Wear closed toed shoes. Long sleeves and pants are recommended.

  • Bring water, snacks, and extra layers for the elements.

  • Be prepared to be challenged, work hard, and gain sending karma points!


If you have any questions, please contact stewardship@accessfund.org or info@epaclimbers.org

All volunteers must complete the Access Fund waiver prior to volunteering.

Sign up HERE!


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Thumb Open Space Adopt a Crag
Sep
28
9:00 AM09:00

Thumb Open Space Adopt a Crag

  • 101 Peak View Dr Estes Park, CO, 80517 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the Conservation Team and the RMC at the Thumb Open Space in Estes Park, CO!

The team will work on continuing to build sustainable infrastructure to the Thumb that is usable by electric wheelchairs and people with disabilities.  The team will be working on widening switchbacks, adding drains, rerouting steep sections, and creating stones structures.

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Access Fund’s September Sendoff with UpSlope Brewing
Sep
26
6:00 PM18:00

Access Fund’s September Sendoff with UpSlope Brewing

  • 1898 South Flatiron Court Boulder, CO, 80301 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us at Upslope's Flatirion Park tap room location on September 26th to hear about Access Fund’s latest wins for climbers, how you can get involved, and meet our new Executive Director, Heather Thorne. Also, don't miss the chance to win some rad prizes from our partners YETI, RAB, Mystery Ranch, Metolius, and of course, Upslope and be the first to taste our collab beer with Upslope, the "Coffee Pale Ale".

This event is part of Upslope Brewing’s “Pints for the People” program. $1 from every pint of "Coffee Pale Ale" sold will be donated to support our work to protect America’s rock climbing.

Raise a toast to fall climbing temps, friends, and our shared commitment to protecting America's rock climbing. We hope to see you there!

Check out the event page and buy tickets here!

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Calaveras Dome Adopt a Crag
Sep
21
to Sep 22

Calaveras Dome Adopt a Crag

  • 43600 Salt Springs Rd Pioneer, CA, 95666 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Come be a part of the fun and help clean up Tahoe’s backcountry big wall! The plan is to start up the river by the Calaveras Dome and work our way down cleaning up the dispersed and designated camping areas. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own gloves, however rubber gloves will be provided.

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Thumb Open Space Adopt a Crag
Sep
21
9:00 AM09:00

Thumb Open Space Adopt a Crag

  • 101 Peak View Dr Estes Park, CO, 80517 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the Conservation Team and the RMC at the thumb open space in Estes Park, CO!

The team will work on continuing to build sustainable infrastructure to the Thumb that is usable by electric wheelchairs and people with disabilities.  The team will be working on widening switchbacks, adding drains, rerouting steep sections, and creating stones structures.

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Mocanaqua Adopt a Crag
Sep
15
10:00 AM10:00

Mocanaqua Adopt a Crag

Join the Eastern Pennsylvania Alliance of Climbers Mocanaqua Main Wall. There will be a lot of trash to remove….who knows what treasures we will find this year! EPAC also adopted a section of Highway

Come for all or come for part. All help is appreciated! Please bring whatever food or drink you need for the day. We will have a water refill station and some light snacks to grab. Wear clothes that can get dirty, sturdy shoes and bring work glove. We will have some gloves if you don’t own any. We will provide trash bags, tools, and all PPE.

Please RSVP so we can reach out with any important communications prior to the event.
Check out the event page here!
If you have any questions email info@epaclimbers.org.

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Obed Adopt a Crag
Sep
14
9:00 AM09:00

Obed Adopt a Crag

Join the East Tennessee Climbers Coalition and the National Park Service on a trail day at Obed Wild and Scenic Area. We will be working to improve trails, spread gravel in the parking lot, and correct erosion problems in the Lily Bluff area.

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Sawyer Quarry Adopt a Crag
Sep
14
9:00 AM09:00

Sawyer Quarry Adopt a Crag

  • Sawyer Quarry Nature Preserve (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the Ohio Climbers Coalition and Wood County Parks in a trail day at Sawyer Quarry. Our priority is to remove etched graffiti from the bouldering wall. Please bring clothes for working outside in the rocks along with a change of clothes, and dust mask/respirator if you have one (dust masks provided).

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Mad River Gorge Adopt a Crag
Sep
8
10:00 AM10:00

Mad River Gorge Adopt a Crag

  • 2825 Dayton Springfield Rd Springfield, OH, 45506 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the Ohio Climbers Coalition for our next Adopt-a-Crag event at the Mad River Gorge in Springfield on Sunday, September 8th from 10am- 3pm! At this event, we'll be working on building a small retaining wall at the recently developed Eastern Slabs area.

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Boxcar Rocks Adopt a Crag
Sep
8
10:00 AM10:00

Boxcar Rocks Adopt a Crag

EPAC is excited to continue 10+ years of stewardship at Boxcar Rocks in partnership with the PA Game Commission! Please join us!

Come for all or come for part. All help is appreciated! Please bring whatever food or drink you need for the day. We will have a water refill station and some light snacks to grab. Wear clothes that can get dirty, sturdy shoes and bring work glove. We will have some gloves if you don’t own any. We will provide trash bags, tools, and all PPE.

Please RSVP so we can reach out with any important communications prior to the event.
Check out the event page here!
If you have any questions email info@doylestownrockgym.com.

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Colchuck Adopt a Crag
Sep
3
to Sep 6

Colchuck Adopt a Crag

The Access Fund Conservation Team and The Washington Climbers Coalition are teaming up with the Forest Service to bring volunteers an amazing opportunity to camp and do trail work at Colchuck Lake. The team will be there the following nights:

Wednesday - Friday 8/28 - 8/30

Tuesday - Friday 9/3 - 9/6

 If you are interested please reach out to the WCC Stewardship Chair, Jeremy, at jeremy@washingtonclimbers.org

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Colchuck Adopt a Crag
Aug
28
to Aug 30

Colchuck Adopt a Crag

The Access Fund Conservation Team and The Washington Climbers Coalition are teaming up with the Forest Service to bring volunteers an amazing opportunity to camp and do trail work at Colchuck Lake. The team will be there the following nights:

Wednesday - Friday 8/28 - 8/30

Tuesday - Friday 9/3 - 9/6

 If you are interested please reach out to the WCC Stewardship Chair, Jeremy, at jeremy@washingtonclimbers.org

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