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Change is Coming to Washington, and Access Fund is Ready
On Tuesday, November 5, Americans will go to the polls to cast their ballots. And while the results are unknown right now, a few things are certain regardless of the outcome of any single race.
A Major Breakthrough for America’s Climbing Legacy
A bipartisan group of 14 U.S. Senators just came together to urge the Biden administration to not unnecessarily impose a blanket prohibition on all fixed anchors in all Wilderness areas.
What's Next for Wilderness Climbing?
Right now we’re working on three different strategies to protect sustainable Wilderness climbing.
Wilderness Climbing FAQ
As climbers, fixed anchors are essential pieces of our safety system that allow us to safely and sustainably access vertical terrain. Without fixed anchors, many of the wildest and most inspiring places in America would become inaccessible to the public.
New NPS and USFS Proposals Would Limit Climbing and Threaten Iconic Routes
The National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service recently released draft recreation management directives that would overturn decades of precedent.
Big Wall Climbers Victorious in Yosemite National Park
Park managers listened to the climbing community’s concerns, and the program is better because of it—maximizing flexibility for big wall climbers, just as we requested.
Access Fund Cheers Pro-Climbing Update to Federal Recreation Bill
The amendment recognizes that climbing and its safety systems—including fixed anchors—are appropriate uses in federally designated Wilderness areas.
BREAKING: Protect America's Rock Climbing Act Introduced into Congress
A new bipartisan bill would bring consistency to federal climbing management policy and protect some of America’s most iconic Wilderness climbing areas.
A War on Wilderness Climbing?
If climbers are no longer welcome in Wilderness, it will undermine the long and rich history of climbers as vocal advocates for conservation. We need a broad coalition of advocates to protect public lands, and it’s critical that climbers remain among those numbers.
5 Facts You May Not Know About Wilderness Climbing
Here are five facts about climbing in Wilderness areas and what they mean for climbers.
8 of America's Best Wilderness Climbing Destinations
These Wilderness climbing areas are home to incredible climbing experiences and exemplify the importance of protecting and conserving the land.