Climber Stewards Roll into Sending Season at Iconic Locations
As summer rolls into fall, Access Fund’s Climber Stewards are wrapping up their time in the New River Gorge—and headed back to Indian Creek and the Red River Gorge for another season.
Access Fund Announces Eight Fall 2024 Climbing Conservation Grantees
Access Fund is pleased to announce $30,000 in climbing conservation grants to eight awardees to advance new projects in human waste solutions, erosion control, climber education, land acquisitions, data collection, and an economic impact study.
How We're Conserving Kentucky's Red River Gorge
Access Fund has a long history of working with local partners on stewardship, restoration, and education projects in the Red. But we recognized that stand-alone projects weren’t enough to protect this unique area.
4 Tips for Waterfront Climbing
Summer. It’s a time when many climbers seek out cooler conditions on or near the water. And whether you’re climbing above the ocean, by a river, or near a lake, there are a few things to know before you go.
5 Things to Know Before You Climb in the Alpine
Shorter growing seasons, limited soil, and fragile plant life make it especially important for us to tread lightly and reduce our impact when alpine climbing.
Alex Honnold: Help Access Fund Close the Climbing Mentorship Gap
I’m so impressed with the work Access Fund is doing to mentor climbers across the country to care for the lands we love. But they can’t do this work alone.
5 Tips for Climbing in Groups
Before you head out, know that climbing in large groups can have a much greater environmental and social impact than climbing in pairs.
Climbing's Hottest Topics: We Asked, You Answered
Access Fund recently asked climbers to weigh in on some of the hottest topics in climbing to make sure we represent and serve the climbing community effectively. Thousands of you weighed in.
Climber Stewards: Inspiring Responsible Climbing at Destination Crags
We’re thrilled to launch our third season of the Climber Stewards program, with teams in Indian Creek, the Red River Gorge, and the New River Gorge.
Advocate Spotlight: Alyssa Garza
Alyssa’s call to climbing advocacy came in 2015 when Medicine Wall—San Antonio’s one and only local crag—was closed indefinitely by the landowner.
Top 10 Climbing Advocacy Victories of 2023
From buying climbing areas to building trails to bills in Congress, join us in celebrating another incredible year of American climbing advocacy.
Advocate Spotlight: Tim Kang
Tim Kang discovered climbing at 13 years old at a climbing gym in California’s Bay Area and immediately committed his life to the exploration of movement and performance.
