We are America’s climbing advocates.
Protecting the sport and outdoor places we love.
[PHOTO CREDIT] Lower Town Walls in Index, Washington. © Irene Yee.
Our Mission
Access Fund is the national advocacy organization that leads and inspires the climbing community toward sustainable access and conservation of the climbing environment.
Our Vision
For climbers of today and tomorrow to have the opportunity to share in the joys of climbing and get inspired to protect and care for the places we climb.
[PHOTO CREDIT] © Jimmy Chin.
Our Work
Protect & Conserve Land
Job number one is to protect and conserve the amazing lands that give so much to climbers. That means showing up in Washington, D.C., buying threatened climbing areas, and rolling up our sleeves to build sustainable trails and climbing areas.
[PHOTO CREDIT] © Emily Nelson
Fight for Sustainable Access
Access to climbing is not a given. It's something we have to work hard for. It's thousands of hours collaborating with lawmakers, land owners, and Tribal governments to protect the plants, animals, and traditional values that share these landscapes.
[PHOTO CREDIT] © Brittnay Hamilton
Build a Community of Climbing Advocates
A powerful movement of climbing advocacy is gaining momentum across the nation, and it's driven by people just like you. Our job is to make sure you’re the most effective climbing advocate you can be.
[PHOTO CREDIT] © Abbi Hearne
Our work makes an impact.
- 93+ Climbing areas purchased and conserved
- 65,000+ Feet of sustainable trail built
- 120+ Local climbing organizations supported
- 4 million Acres of public land permanently protected
Impact Map
What does more than 30 years of work protecting America’s climbing look like? Check out our impact map to find out.
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We’re a grassroots movement
Access Fund supports a powerful network of 120+ local climbing organizations across the country, putting boots on the ground to protect climbing areas, plants, animals, and cultural values that make them so special.
[PHOTO CREDIT] © D.E. Todd
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Join the climbing advocacy movement
Every day, climbers across the country are taking action to protect the lands and outdoor experiences they love.
The only question is, where will you plug in?
[PHOTO CREDIT] © Andrew Burr
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