Southern Rebolters Level Up at First Ever Petzl REBOLT TRIP
Petzl, Access Fund, and Southeastern Climbers Coalition teamed up to lead the charge.
Recent Posts
Access Fund to Intervene in Utah Bears Ears Lawsuit
Following the lead of the Hopi Tribe, Navajo Nation, Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, and the Pueblo of Zuni, Access Fund filed a motion to intervene in a state of…
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.
8 Epic Climbing Conservation Wins
Eight times climbers went above and beyond in the name of conservation.
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…
BREAKING: Unaweep Canyon Climbing Protected for Now
“Climbers are conservationists at heart, and we’re thrilled that this section of Unaweep Canyon is safe from energy development for now,” says Chris…
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…
Climbing Advocacy 101: How to Make a Difference
America’s climbing areas face serious threats. Access Fund is a constant watchdog for critical conservation and access threats to climbing areas, and our…
Taking the Lead on Climbing’s Biggest Challenges
It’s so fulfilling when a plan comes together. Picking a route, finding the right time, dialing in the right gear, and then getting ready for the send—it’s such a sweet moment when you execute the plan to perfection and take in the views from the top.
Access Fund Responds to Proposed Closure of Climbing at Massacre Rocks
This is a special and unique place, and we urge the climbing community to respect the decision proposed by the Bureau of Land Management.
Massacre Rocks FAQ
Access Fund honors and respects Indigenous people who have cared for the land since time immemorial and continue to do so today.