Advocate Spotlight: Josephine Sterr
Josephine Sterr may be one of the longest-serving, and most widely experienced climbing advocates in the country. Few can claim volunteer service on the board of even one local climbing organization (LCO), but Josephine has served on three—Red River Gorge Climbers Coalition (RRGCC), Boulder ...
Access Fund Welcomes Alexis Krauss to Board of Directors
Access Fund is pleased to welcome Alexis Krauss of New York to its board of directors. Krauss is a longtime lover of the outdoors and teaching with a background in elementary education and human rights. She has been guiding outdoor adventures since 2016 and loves sharing the transformative power of ...
BREAKING: Protect America's Rock Climbing Act Introduced into Congress
A new bipartisan bill would bring consistency to federal climbing management policy and protect some of America’s most iconic Wilderness climbing areas.
A War on Wilderness Climbing?
If climbers are no longer welcome in Wilderness, it will undermine the long and rich history of climbers as vocal advocates for conservation. We need a broad coalition of advocates to protect public lands, and it’s critical that climbers remain among those numbers.
Calico Basin Conservation Victory FAQs
In June, 2022, Access Fund and the Southern Nevada Climbers Coalition (SNCC) took legal action to represent climbers interests at Calico Basin based on a draft management plan for the area created by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
Access Fund Announces Settlement in Calico Basin
Climbers will soon have a voice in the plans to manage the Red Rock National Conservation Area, thanks to a newly announced settlement agreement between Access Fund, the Southern Nevada Climbers Coalition (SNCC), and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
5 Facts You May Not Know About Wilderness Climbing
Here are five facts about climbing in Wilderness areas and what they mean for climbers.
8 of America's Best Wilderness Climbing Destinations
These Wilderness climbing areas are home to incredible climbing experiences and exemplify the importance of protecting and conserving the land.
A Big Year for Access Fund's Conservation Teams
Thanks to support from our sponsors, project partners, and climbers like you, Access Fund was able to deploy four professional trail builders and…
Artist Spotlight: Clay Hardwick
Learn more about the artist behind the artwork on our latest member tee.
Lynn Hill: Our Climbing Future Depends on You
We can be a powerful force for protecting climbing and caring for the land. And the team at Access Fund has our back. They need your support, and there’s…
Zachary Lesch-Huie: One day my favorite climbing area went up for sale
When that “For Sale” sign pops up in front of your climbing area, one of the most powerful forms of conservation is to buy it outright for everyone to…
