Protect Public Lands

Nearly 60% of our climbing areas are located on federally managed public lands, and a growing movement of law and policy makers at the federal and state levels have launched a systematic attack on these lands.

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© Andrew Burr

Latest News

Climbers Donate Land to Grayson Highlands State Park

Donation Builds on Success of Partnership Between Rock Climbers and State Park Access Fund and Central Appalachia Climbers Coalition (CACC)...

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NEW: Access Fund to Intervene in Utah Bears Ears Lawsuit

If Approved, Move Will Give Climbers a Voice in Legal Proceeding Following the lead of the Hopi Tribe, Navajo Nation...

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BREAKING: Unaweep Canyon Climbing Protected for Now

Xcel’s Reversal on Energy Project Protects Canyon; Conserves Climbing Environment On November 2, Xcel Energy withdrew its plan for a...

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Our Approach

The best way to influence how our public climbing areas are managed is to have a seat at the table. Access Fund represents the collective voice and interests of climbers—working to protect access to, and integrity of, our climbing areas by working with officials in Washington, DC and land managers at parks and forests across the country.

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Our 2019 Impact

687 Hours Advocating on Capitol Hill

2.3 Million Acres of Public Land Protected

22 Climbing Management Plans

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Hueco Tanks, TX | John Dickey

Help Defend Public Lands

Right now, we are up against one of the greatest threats to climbing access we have ever faced, and we need your help.
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