Current Campaigns

Photo Courtesy of:
Tomas Donoso | Dayton, TN

  • Join Us: Annual Event & Climber Advocate Summit

    Access Fund and Patagonia are bringing the climbing community together in the Bay Area on September 9th. 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

  • 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. Over 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 Learn More

  • Call Your Congressional Representatives

    These days, calling your Congressional representatives is the most effective means of reaching them with your advocacy efforts. Look-up phone numbers for your representatives in your district by entering your address below. Here are some tips for talking to lawmakers: Introduce yourself and tell them why you’re calling. Most Learn More

  • Hueco Tanks, Enchanted Rock, and other Texas State Parks Threatened

    The Texas Legislature is considering a budget which would short-change the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department by nearly $100M. These changes could limit climbing opportunities in Texas – including at Hueco Tanks and Enchanted Rock. Learn More

  • Increase Recreational Access in New Jersey

    We need your help to strengthen the New Jersey Land Owner Liability Act to cover persons engaged in climbing, bouldering, and ice climbing. Learn More

  • Preserve The Pinnacle Boulders!

    Access Fund has secured ownership of the Pinnacle Boulders, but now we need your help to raise $10,000 to ensure permanent protection for this Adirondack bouldering area. 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

  • Ongoing Campaigns

    Luckily, most access issues can be resolved in a reasonable time frame. But sometimes a climbing area has unique challenges or issues that can take years or even decades to resolve. The Access Fund remains committed to these climbing areas and issues, and has created this area to keep you Learn More