For 35 years, Access Fund has been fundamentally climber-driven. Every member, volunteer, partner, and advocate has helped shape this community and protect the places we climb. This fall, we’re bringing the community together to celebrate that legacy and look ahead to the future we’re building.
Join climbers from every era of the sport: veterans from the days of pitons and lycra, stoke-filled beginners discovering the thrill of outdoor rock for the first time, and everyone in between. Over two days, we’ll honor the impact our community has created over the past three and a half decades and celebrate the people who make climbing what it is today.
Friday, September 25
An Evening of Impact: A Fundraiser for Access Fund
Our birthday weekend begins with a special evening gathering of longtime supporters, partners and leaders from across the climbing world. This celebratory fundraising dinner will reflect on the legacy of Access Fund, honor the people who have shaped the movement for climbing conservation and access, and help set the organization up for growth and impact for decades to come.
This event is currently at capacity. Interested in being added to a waitlist? Please reach out to Maggie Allen, Deputy Director, at maggie@accessfund.org or 419-571-4419.
Saturday, September 26
Access Fund Community Festival at Movement and Improper City!
On Saturday, September 26th, we're throwing a birthday party to celebrate 35 years of climbing advocacy and conservation. Join us for a lively, all-ages celebration filled with climbing, community, music, games, giveaways, and stories that reflect the diverse tapestry of the climbing world and everyone who makes it special.
This festival is all about the people who have shaped Access Fund and the climbing community over the past 35 years. From longtime climbers and advocates to volunteers, stewards, athletes, storytellers, and those just discovering the joy of climbing, all are welcome. Come celebrate the people, places, and shared passion that have brought us this far, and help us look toward the next 35 years.
3:00 PM–6:30 PM - Movement RiNo Festival
Join us at Movement RiNo for an afternoon of climbing, coaching, games, challenges, and community.
Anyone can get a discounted rate of $25 with free gear rental at the gym. No Eventbrite ticket or RSVP is required for the Movement RiNo portion of the festival.
Clinics, Games & Challenges
Climbing Clinic with Chris Sharma & Paradigm Climbing
Gearing Up For Local Crags Clinic - Presented by C.A.M.P.
Tenaya Shoe Demo
No Hands Traverse
Crash Pad Sumo Wrestling
Simulation Boulders
Table Bouldering
Tiny Rock Pinch
Poop Hoops
6:30 PM–10:00 PM - Improper City After-Party
The birthday festival continues at Improper City with food, drinks, live music, giveaways, an Access Fund history exhibit, and plenty of opportunities to connect. Whether you’re looking to catch up with old friends, meet new ones, hear from climbing legends and community leaders, mingle with pros, enjoy some live music, or simply find a comfortable spot to gather and celebrate, there will be something for everyone. Come raise a glass and honor 35 years of protecting the places we climb, and the people who make this community what it is.
Eventbrite ticket / RSVP required for the After-Party.
Stacked Silent Auction
Access Fund History Gallery
Live Tattooing
Live Screen Printing
Climber Photo Booth
Climbing Film Presentation with Chris Sharma
Live Music - Slippery Funk
Live DJ - Disco Jesus