What Does Repealing the BLM’s Public Lands Rule Mean for Climbing?
The Bureau of Land Management has repealed the Public Lands Rule, weakening a key framework that helped balance conservation, recreation, and land health across millions of acres of public land. For climbers, access depends on far more than whether a cliff remains open—it relies on sustainable ...
What Does the USFS Reorganization Mean for Climbing?
The U.S. Forest Service has announced a major reorganization that will reshape how national forests are managed—closing 70% of research facilities and restructuring leadership. With roughly 30% of America’s climbing taking place in national forests, these changes raise real concerns about ...
Top 10 Climbing Advocacy Victories of 2025
From launching a new location of Climber Stewards to thousands of feet of sustainable trails constructed, join us in celebrating another incredible year of American climbing advocacy.
BREAKING: Protecting Climbing Transcends Political Lines During Congressional Hearing
Access Fund Expands Climber Steward Program to Washington
Nominate an Outstanding Climbing Advocate
When you think “climbing advocacy,” who comes to mind? You might think of someone who volunteers for every trail day or bolt replacement event, a policy powerhouse, or a champion for justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in climbing.
Western Massachusetts Climbers’ Coalition and Access Fund Secure New England Crag
BREAKING: Black Diamond is matching all donations to secure climbing's future!
Access Fund was founded in 1991 to protect America’s climbing. We’ve made so much progress on that front—from passing bills in Congress to buying threatened climbing areas to building sustainable trails—but our work is not done. In fact, it’s just as important as ever.
Carolina Climbers Coalition and Access Fund Purchase Lower Ghost Town
Access Agreement Secured for Little Brushy Climbing Area in Tennessee
Access Fund Expands Climber Steward Program to Red Rock
Alex Honnold: Help Access Fund Protect Public Lands
