How We're Conserving Kentucky's Red River Gorge
Access Fund has a long history of working with local partners on stewardship, restoration, and education projects in the Red. But we recognized that stand-alone projects weren’t enough to protect this unique area.
4 Tips for Waterfront Climbing
Summer. It’s a time when many climbers seek out cooler conditions on or near the water. And whether you’re climbing above the ocean, by a river, or near a lake, there are a few things to know before you go.
5 Things to Know Before You Climb in the Alpine
Shorter growing seasons, limited soil, and fragile plant life make it especially important for us to tread lightly and reduce our impact when alpine climbing.
Alex Honnold: Help Access Fund Close the Climbing Mentorship Gap
I’m so impressed with the work Access Fund is doing to mentor climbers across the country to care for the lands we love. But they can’t do this work alone.
What Does a Sustainable Crag Look Like?
Can you tell the difference between a sustainable climbing area and unsustainable one?
Climber Stewards: Inspiring Responsible Climbing at Destination Crags
We’re thrilled to launch our third season of the Climber Stewards program, with teams in Indian Creek, the Red River Gorge, and the New River Gorge.
Meet Your 2024 Climbing Conservation Teams
We’re excited to introduce our 2024 Conservation Teams—six expert trailbuilders and conservation specialists who are on a mission to restore climbing areas across the country.
2023 Climbing Advocacy Report
Since 1991, Access Fund has played a critical role in keeping the gates to America’s climbing open. And while some of the ways that we do that work have evolved, our commitment to protecting and conserving the land, fighting for sustainable access, and building a community of climbing advocates ...
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.
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.
Climbers Rehab Lover’s Leap After Massive Wildfire
Areas like Lover’s Leap are a stark reminder that we must prepare the climbing landscapes we love to adapt to a changing climate.
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.
