Top 10 Climbing Advocacy Victories of 2023
From buying climbing areas to building trails to bills in Congress, join us in celebrating another incredible year of American climbing advocacy.
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These Challenges Are Too Big to Face Alone
No matter where you live and climb, we’re all seeing changes—from worsening wildfires to dangerous rockfall to startling changes in the ecosystems that climbers love.
VICTORY: Iconic Southeast Bouldering Area Secured
Access Fund and Southeastern Climbers Coalition (SCC) are thrilled to announce the purchase and protection of the iconic Citadel Boulders in Alabama.
Advocate Spotlight: Tim Kang
Tim Kang discovered climbing at 13 years old at a climbing gym in California’s Bay Area and immediately committed his life to the exploration of movement and performance.
Access Fund Announces Executive Director Search
Leading Access Fund’s efforts to protect America’s climbing is a dream job for so many in our community, and we’re thrilled to begin our search for a new executive director.
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.
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.