Access Fund Awards 2023 Anchor Replacement Grants
Access Fund, in partnership with the American Alpine Club, is pleased to award $10,000 in Anchor Replacement Fund grants to six local climbing organizations.
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Access Fund Announces Fall 2023 Climbing Conservation Grant Awardees
Access Fund is pleased to announce nearly $30,000 in climbing conservation grants. These grants will advance ten exciting local climbing organization (LCO) projects that tackle erosion mitigation, infrastructure repairs, trail work, and climber education.
Access Fund Expands Climber Stewards Program to the Red
Access Fund Climber Stewards are headed to the Red River Gorge where they’ll educate visitors on low-impact best practices.
Can You Trust That Bolt?
Although there are significant rebolting efforts now taking place around the country, there are still plenty of sleeping giants out there that should not be underestimated.
Advocate Spotlight: Petch Pietrolungo & Steve Schwortz
Petch Pietrolungo and Steve Schwortz are on a mission to support the climbing community as passionate, dedicated, and hard-working advocates and stewards.
Is Arkansas About to Become the South’s New Climbing Capital?
As the state continues to activate new forms of recreation, it’s turning into a destination for weekend warriors, vanlife nomads, and everyone in between.
Advocate Spotlight: Chris Archer
After 30 years of Access Fund service, Archer continues to crank hard in Boulder—both on the rock and by donating his time to Access Fund and other non-profits.
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.
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.