Access Fund Announces 2023 Climbing Advocate Awardees
These awards are our chance—as a climbing advocacy movement—to honor some of the individuals and organizations who stand out for their exceptional commitment to building communities, stewarding climbing areas, and fighting for sustainable and equitable access.
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.
Access Fund Awards 2023 Anchor Replacement Grants
Access Fund, in partnership with the American Alpine Club, is pleased to award $10,000 in Anchor Replacement Fund grants to six local climbing organizations.
Access Fund Announces Fall 2023 Climbing Conservation Grant Awardees
Access Fund is pleased to announce nearly $30,000 in climbing conservation grants. These grants will advance ten exciting local climbing organization (LCO) projects that tackle erosion mitigation, infrastructure repairs, trail work, and climber education.
Massachusetts Climbers Just Won Big at Farley Ledges
After more than 20 years of advocacy, access is finally secure.
Building Trails to Take Down Barriers
With the help of Access Fund, Enock Glidden is spearheading an effort to build a first-of-its-kind accessible approach trail to Cathedral Ledge that will allow people who use wheelchairs to reach the cliff without the help of others.
Access Fund Announces $36,000 in Climbing Conservation Grants
Since 1991, Access Fund has awarded nearly $1.5 million in Climbing Conservation Grants to fund local climbing conservation projects around the country. Learn more about the most recent round of awardees.
5 Things Every First-Time Conservation Volunteer Needs to Know
Trail work and other conservation projects are rewarding experiences that benefit you and your local climbing area. Here are five things you need to know to get the most out of your first volunteer day.
Access Fund; Epic Water Filters; Outside Interactive, Inc. Partner to Keep Crags Clean
Everyone poops, but when you’re climbing outside, where and how you go has an impact on our crags, our waterways, wildlife, and your fellow climbers.
Inspiring Climbing Advocates to Dream Big
How do you build on a program with more than a decade of great results? For the 2023 Access Fund Conservation Teams, the answer is rooted in community.
Top 10 Climbing Advocacy Wins of 2022
A new year is on the horizon, and everyone here at Access Fund is focused on what 2023 has in store: new projects, new adventures, and another awesome…
