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We are climbers, and we are a powerful force for good.

[PHOTO CREDIT] © Abbi Hearne.

Each of us has an incredible opportunity to influence the future of climbing and the greater conservation movement.

[PHOTO CREDIT] 2023 Climbing Advocacy Conference. © Caleb Timmerman.

A powerful movement of climbing advocates is gaining momentum, and it's driven by people just like you. Every day, climbers all across the country are taking action to protect the lands and outdoor experiences we love.

At Access Fund, our job is to make sure you’re the most effective climbing advocate you can be—whether that’s elevating your voice to lawmakers on urgent conservation and access issues, providing grants for local projects and rebolting efforts, connecting you with volunteer opportunities at your local crag, or helping you minimize your environmental impacts. We are climbers, and we are a powerful force for protecting the places and the sport we love.

The only question is, where will you plug in?

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Advocate Spotlight: Armando Menocal

Armando Menocal is the original climbing advocate. He shaped the nascent climbing advocacy movement of the 1980s and 90s, and innumerable climbing areas are open today, and fixed anchors are not prohibited, thanks to his leadership.

Our work last year made an impact.

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146 Local Climbing Organizations nationwide
9,000 Climbers reached with Leave No Trace practices
22,000+ Access Fund members
$93,330 Granted to local climbing advocacy