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.
Access Fund Awards $10,000 in Grants to Advance Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Climbing
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.
Sometimes, Buying a Threatened Crag Is the Only Way to Save It
“We work on multiple fronts to protect climbing areas, with acquisitions a key component of that strategy,” Thorne says. “We buy land because sometimes that’s what we have to do to save America’s climbing.”
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.
Join Us in Mentoring Responsible Climbers
Movement Climbing, Yoga, and Fitness has stepped up to help us spread the ethic of responsible climbing, matching all donations up to $50,000 from climbers like you. Donate now and they’ll double your contribution to this critical work.
5 Tips for Climbing in Groups
Before you head out, know that climbing in large groups can have a much greater environmental and social impact than climbing in pairs.
What Does a Sustainable Crag Look Like?
Can you tell the difference between a sustainable climbing area and unsustainable one?
4 Tips for Talking to Other Climbers About Ethics
Being an upstander doesn’t mean being confrontational—it means starting a conversation kindly, in the spirit of camaraderie and education.
Climbing's Hottest Topics: We Asked, You Answered
Access Fund recently asked climbers to weigh in on some of the hottest topics in climbing to make sure we represent and serve the climbing community effectively. Thousands of you weighed in.
Access Fund Announces Spring 2024 Climbing Conservation Grants
Access Fund is pleased to announce $32,000 in new climbing conservation grants to tackle invasive species management, cliff ecology, trail work, educational signage, human waste solutions, and an acquisition.
