Access Fund Executive Director Chris Winter to Depart for New Adventures
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Access Fund Cheers Pro-Climbing Update to Federal Recreation Bill
The amendment recognizes that climbing and its safety systems—including fixed anchors—are appropriate uses in federally designated Wilderness areas.
Does Climbing Matter?
Burned up crags. Washed out roads. Ice climbs that no longer form. Increasingly strange and severe weather is already impacting our climbing experience, putting the places we recreate and the sport we love at risk.
How the Changing Climate is Changing Climbing
Climbers need to be aware of the short-term impacts of climate change that affect climbing areas—and climbers—in the here and now.
Conservation Team and Volunteers Transform Arkansas Crag
Awesome things happen when our Conservation Teams combine professional trail-building expertise with the horsepower of local volunteers—especially when one of those volunteers brings a mini excavator.
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.
Advocate Spotlight: Kendall Martin
Kendall Martin was raised in an environment that inspired him to give back to his community. When he realized he was often the only Black boulderer around when he was out climbing in Chattanooga, Tennessee—a city where roughly 30% of the population is African American— Kendall decided to do ...
Access Fund Announces 2022 Climbing Advocate Awards
Every year, we 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. Meet the recipients of our 2022 Climbing Advocate Awards.
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.
Access Fund Reboots Member Gym Program
It’s official: Access Fund’s Member Gym program is back! The new slate of member gyms covers every corner of the nation, bringing together small gyms and multi-facility chains to support Access Fund’s mission.
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.