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Photo Courtesy of:R. Tyler Gross | Joshua Tree, CA
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Read MoreThe Rise of Climbing and the Hidden Cost of Fame
Climbing has gone mainstream, with Red Bull sponsorships, President Obama tweeting about the Dawn Wall, Alex Honnold at the Oscars,... -
Read MoreClimbers: A Growing Economic Force
From an economic perspective, climbers are ideal outdoor-adventure tourists: We visit our favorite climbing areas again and again, stay for... -
Read MoreClimbing and Respect for Indigenous Lands
On the approach trail to the world-famous Happy Boulders in Bishop, CA, you might notice a shallow, perfectly circular depression... -
Read More4 Tips for Talking to Other Climbers About Ethics
Calling out a stranger at the crag on their behavior can feel… awkward. While you may do your part to... -
Read MoreAccess Fund’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Climbing is changing. Instead of debates about rap bolting and ground-up ethics, diversity and inclusion have become central issues to... -
Read MoreConservation Team Fleet Heads Out on 2019 Tour to Restore Climbing Areas
Meet our 2019 Access Fund-Jeep Conservation Team crews—six expert trailbuilders and conservation specialists who are on a mission to restore...