Our Members Made a Big Difference

Since 1991, Access Fund has played a critical role in keeping the gates to America’s climbing open. And while some of the ways that we do that work have evolved, our commitment to protecting and conserving the land, fighting for sustainable access, and building a community of climbing advocates remains unchanged.

Read about everything we accomplished—thanks to your support—in our 2023 annual report:

As climbers, many of us invest in a climbing gym membership to train for outdoor pursuits. If that describes you, I hope you'll think about the outdoor climbing you’ve done over the years. More likely than not, Access Fund has contributed to opening, stewarding, or conserving a place you've climbed, enabling sustainable climbing access for generations to come.

Please help us continue to do that work in the year ahead by making—or increasing—your gift to Access Fund.

I want to thank our members, supporters, and the local climbing organizations around the country that make our work possible. I invite you to help us protect and conserve the land, fight for sustainable access, and build a community of climbing advocates.

Thank you for your support, and climb on!

Heather Thorne
Executive Director, Access Fund