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.
Access Fund Announces Settlement in Calico Basin
Climbers will soon have a voice in the plans to manage the Red Rock National Conservation Area, thanks to a newly announced settlement agreement between Access Fund, the Southern Nevada Climbers Coalition (SNCC), and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
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.
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…
Zachary Lesch-Huie: One day my favorite climbing area went up for sale
When that “For Sale” sign pops up in front of your climbing area, one of the most powerful forms of conservation is to buy it outright for everyone to…
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…
Southern Rebolters Level Up at First Ever Petzl REBOLT TRIP
Petzl, Access Fund, and Southeastern Climbers Coalition teamed up to lead the charge.
Access Fund Announces 2022 Grants to Replace Aging Bolts
Access Fund, in partnership with the American Alpine Club, is proud to award $15,000 in grants to nine local climbing organizations around the country.
Jimmy Chin: Climbing and the Great Environmental Challenges of Our Time
I’ve been an Access Fund member for over a decade, and I’ve seen firsthand how the fight to protect climbing has changed.
Sometimes the Only Way to Save a Climbing Area is to Buy It
Imagine climbing with your friends in the woods, on perfect granite blocks, only 20 minutes from downtown Atlanta, and returning a week later to see the…
4 Easy Ways to Be a Low-Impact Hero on Desert Climbing Trips
When it comes to protecting climbing landscapes, Access Fund has your back on the big stuff, like buying threatened crags, influencing policy in…
