Access Fund Announces Nine Spring 2025 Climbing Conservation Grantees
Access Fund is pleased to announce almost $40,000 in new climbing conservation grants to climbing advocates around the country. Our nine awardees will advance new projects in a parking lot build, road repair, a climbing advocacy summit, human waste solutions, and several large-scale stewardship ...
Latest Information on Bears Ears National Monument Management Plan
The final Bears Ears Management Plan took effect in January, 2025.
Access Fund Announces 2024 Climbing Advocate Awardees
These awards are our chance—as a climbing advocacy movement—to honor some of the individuals and organizations who stand out for their exceptional commitment to building communities, stewarding climbing areas, and fighting for sustainable and equal access for all.
Meet Your 2025 Climbing Conservation Team
Staff Spotlight: Big Wall Redemption in Yosemite
Challenges Ahead for America’s Climbing
Standing with Los Angeles: Partners Supporting the Community
Statement on Bolting Near Pregnant Sheep Petroglyphs
Nominate an Outstanding Climbing Advocate
When you think “climbing advocacy,” who comes to mind? You might think of someone who volunteers for every trail day or bolt replacement event, a policy powerhouse, or a champion for justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in climbing.
Chris Schulte: Help Access Fund Keep Climbing Areas Open and Conserved
What Does it Take to Reopen a Closed Crag?
In 2015, the owners of Medicine Wall took drastic measures and closed the crag to the public. They stripped all of the hardware from the wall and local climbers lost a beloved climbing resource. Learn how Access Fund and TCC opened it back up.
Big News: Black Diamond is matching all donations to protect America's climbing!
Access Fund was founded in 1991 to protect America’s climbing. We’ve made so much progress on that front—from passing bills in Congress to buying threatened climbing areas to building sustainable trails—but our work is not done. In fact, it’s just as important as ever.
