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Southeast Revival

In 2025, Access Fund helped local climbing advocates double the accessible terrain in the Red River Gorge. It’s just one in a recent spate of wins—and this is just the beginning.

Advocate Spotlight: Mia Axon

Access Fund Awards 2025 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.

Carolina Climbers Coalition and Access Fund Purchase Lower Ghost Town

Staff Spotlight: Heather Thorne, Executive Director

Access Fund Announces Twelve Fall 2025 Climbing Conservation Grantees

Access Fund is pleased to announce nearly $32,000 in new climbing conservation grants to climbing advocates around the country. Our twelve awardees will advance new projects in a parking lot build, road repair, a climbing advocacy summit, human waste solutions, and several large-scale stewardship ...

Meet Your Fall 2025 Climber Stewards

We’re thrilled to launch our fifth year of the Climber Stewards program, with teams in Indian Creek, Red River Gorge, New River Gorge, and our NEW Red Rock program.

Court Blocks Oak Flat Land Transfer: A Lifeline for Sacred Lands and Climbing

Appeal Launched After Federal Judge Greenlights Oak Flat Land Exchange

Staff Spotlight: Katie Goodwin, Western Regional Director & Policy Analyst

Countdown to Save Oak Flat: August 19th Land Transfer Looms

Access Agreement Secured for Little Brushy Climbing Area in Tennessee