Current Campaigns

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Tomas Donoso | Dayton, TN

  • Protect Climbing Access in the Adirondacks

    There are several proposed amendments to the management plans which offer both opportunities and concerns for climbers, and we need the climbing community to speak up. Learn More

  • The Fight Is On: Stand With Bears Ears

    Access Fund is taking a legal stand against President Trump’s proclamation that orders a drastic reduction of Bears Ears National Monument in southeast Utah, as it would significantly impact world-renowned rock climbing. This fight is about more than just protecting the incredible climbing at Bears Ears. Nearly 60% of our Learn More

  • Don't Let Congress Gut the Antiquities Act

    We need your help! Congress is getting ready to vote on a dangerous bill that seeks to dismantle the Antiquities Act, threatening our national monuments. There are 18 National Monuments that contain climbing opportunities―among them are crown jewels like Indian Creek in Utah, the Needles in California, and Devils Tower in Wyoming. Learn More

  • Protect Dogwood and Hell's Kitchen

    Access Fund and Southeastern Climbers Coalition need your help! We have secured two properties just north of Chattanooga, Tennessee: a new climbing area, known as Hell’s Kitchen, and a critical public access point to the climbing at Dogwood Boulders. Learn more about this project. Access Fund is temporarily holding Learn More

  • Our Public Lands are Under Attack

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

  • Join Us: Annual Event & Climber Advocate Summit

    Access Fund and Patagonia are bringing the climbing community together in New York City on September 22. This is a chance to connect with friends, celebrate our access and conservation successes, learn some new advocacy skills, and support the fight for America’s public lands. Learn More

  • Liberty Bell Needs Climbers' Support

    The Liberty Bell Group, a cluster of five granite spires at Washington Pass outside Mazama, is home to some of the most popular and iconic alpine climbing in Washington State, including classic routes on Liberty Bell and South Early Winter Spire. Over the last decade, the area has become increasingly Learn More

  • Save The Homestead!

    With a narrow window of opportunity, the Access Fund secured temporary ownership of the access point to The Homestead to save this incredible area from indefinite closure under new ownership. Learn More