Nominate an Outstanding Climbing Advocate
When you think “climbing advocacy,” who comes to mind? You might think of someone who volunteers for every trail day or bolt replacement event, a policy powerhouse, or a champion for justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in climbing.
Chris Schulte: Help Access Fund Keep Climbing Areas Open and Conserved
Big News: Black Diamond is matching all donations to protect America's climbing!
Access Fund was founded in 1991 to protect America’s climbing. We’ve made so much progress on that front—from passing bills in Congress to buying threatened climbing areas to building sustainable trails—but our work is not done. In fact, it’s just as important as ever.
Hauling Rocks, Building Steps, and Keeping Crags Open
After 10 months, the six expert trailbuilders and conservation specialists who make up our 2024 Conservation Team are wrapping up their year restoring beloved climbing areas. Here’s what they accomplished—thanks to community partnerships and climber support.
The 2024 Election and What's Next for America's Climbing
Big changes are coming to Washington, D.C., and Access Fund is hard at work developing new strategies to protect climbing and conserve climbing landscapes. When you’re ready to get engaged, we’ll be here.
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.
What Does a Sustainable Crag Look Like?
Can you tell the difference between a sustainable climbing area and unsustainable one?
