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.
Recent Posts
Sasha DiGiulian: The Climbing Landscapes We Love Need Our Help
As climbers, we’re drawn to big challenges, whether we’re projecting our first 5.10, taking on a big wall, or pushing hard for a remote peak. Overcoming challenge is key to who we are.
These Challenges Are Too Big to Face Alone
No matter where you live and climb, we’re all seeing changes—from worsening wildfires to dangerous rockfall to startling changes in the ecosystems that climbers love.
VICTORY: Iconic Southeast Bouldering Area Secured
Access Fund and Southeastern Climbers Coalition (SCC) are thrilled to announce the purchase and protection of the iconic Citadel Boulders in Alabama.
Wilderness Climbing FAQ
As climbers, fixed anchors are essential pieces of our safety system that allow us to safely and sustainably access vertical terrain. Without fixed anchors, many of the wildest and most inspiring places in America would become inaccessible to the public.
New NPS and USFS Proposals Would Limit Climbing and Threaten Iconic Routes
The National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service recently released draft recreation management directives that would overturn decades of precedent.
Climbers Buy Index, Washington's Lower Lump
Access Fund and Washington Climbers Coalition (WCC) have purchased a critical swath of the Lower Lump and Inner Walls areas in Index, Washington, putting into place one of the last pieces of the climbing conservation puzzle in the area.
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.
Access Fund Announces Executive Director Search
Leading Access Fund’s efforts to protect America’s climbing is a dream job for so many in our community, and we’re thrilled to begin our search for a new executive director.
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.
Climbers Rehab Lover’s Leap After Massive Wildfire
Areas like Lover’s Leap are a stark reminder that we must prepare the climbing landscapes we love to adapt to a changing climate.
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.