Meet Access Fund's Interim Executive Director
Murdock’s experience includes 30 years of work on public lands policy and nearly a decade at Access Fund.
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BREAKING: REI matching all gifts to protect climbing in a changing world
REI has come forward to help—matching every donation up to $55,000 from climbers just like you to help Access Fund protect and conserve the lands we love. Donate now to double your contribution to the fight.
Access Fund Executive Director Chris Winter to Depart for New Adventures
Access Fund’s work to protect and conserve the land, fight for sustainable access, and build a community of inspired advocates continues uninterrupted.
Access Fund Announces $36,000 in Climbing Conservation Grants
Since 1991, Access Fund has awarded nearly $1.5 million in Climbing Conservation Grants to fund local climbing conservation projects around the country. Learn more about the most recent round of awardees.
5 Things Every First-Time Conservation Volunteer Needs to Know
Trail work and other conservation projects are rewarding experiences that benefit you and your local climbing area. Here are five things you need to know to get the most out of your first volunteer day.
Advocate Spotlight: Kendall Martin
Kendall Martin was raised in an environment that inspired him to give back to his community. When he realized he was often the only Black boulderer around when he was out climbing in Chattanooga, Tennessee—a city where roughly 30% of the population is African American— Kendall decided to do ...
Access Fund; Epic Water Filters; Outside Interactive, Inc. Partner to Keep Crags Clean
Everyone poops, but when you’re climbing outside, where and how you go has an impact on our crags, our waterways, wildlife, and your fellow climbers.
Access Fund Reboots Member Gym Program
It’s official: Access Fund’s Member Gym program is back! The new slate of member gyms covers every corner of the nation, bringing together small gyms and multi-facility chains to support Access Fund’s mission.
Inspiring Climbing Advocates to Dream Big
How do you build on a program with more than a decade of great results? For the 2023 Access Fund Conservation Teams, the answer is rooted in community.
Advocate Spotlight: Josephine Sterr
Josephine Sterr may be one of the longest-serving, and most widely experienced climbing advocates in the country. Few can claim volunteer service on the board of even one local climbing organization (LCO), but Josephine has served on three—Red River Gorge Climbers Coalition (RRGCC), Boulder ...
Lynn Hill: Our Climbing Future Depends on You
We can be a powerful force for protecting climbing and caring for the land. And the team at Access Fund has our back. They need your support, and there’s…
Top 10 Climbing Advocacy Wins of 2022
A new year is on the horizon, and everyone here at Access Fund is focused on what 2023 has in store: new projects, new adventures, and another awesome…