Advocate Beta - August
The latest news for local climbing organizations.
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Climbers Mobilize for Sustainable Access in Black Canyon
Frequently bold, often difficult, and always thrilling, the Black Canyon is internationally known as one of America’s most adventurous and wild climbing…
LCO 101: The Best Ways for LCOs and Gyms to Work Together
Based on survey results and the expert opinion of an LCO board member/gym manager, here are the top ways gyms and LCOs can support each other.
Climbers Buy New Boulder Field in North Carolina
Purchase Secures 32 Acres of Hardwood Forest; More Than 100 Boulder Problems GWALTNEYS TOWNSHIP, N.C. — Carolina Climbers’ Coalition (CCC) and Access…
Access Fund Visits White House to Represent Climbers’ Interests
Interagency Council Reestablished to Understand and Promote America’s Recreation Opportunities BOULDER, COLO. — Today, Access Fund and other outdoor…
Access Fund Brings Climbing Advocates Together for Fixed Anchor Conference
Climbing advocates from across the country gathered at the Petzl Technical Institute for a weekend of learning, collaboration, and fellowship centered…
Advocate Spotlight: Greg German
Whether they know it or not, anyone doing bolt replacement work at their local crag has likely been influenced by Greg German’s contributions to the…
Access Fund Awards $10,000 in Inaugural JEDI Grants
In its inaugural round of JEDI Grants, Access Fund awarded $10,000 to four projects focused on making making climbing a place where all people can thrive.
Access Fund and SNCC File Administrative Appeal to Calico Basin Management Plan
Calico Basin Recreation Area in Red Rock National Conservation Area (Red Rock) provides hundreds of easy-to-access, high-quality rock climbing…
LCO 101: The Tech Stack
With the multitude of goals any local climbing organization (LCO) needs its tech stacks to accomplish—member/donor database, marketing platform, volunteer…
Protecting Climbing Starts with Us: A Message from Conrad Anker
Access Fund is on the front lines fighting to keep the gates to climbing open, but success has become more complicated. As threats to the land increase,…
Act Now: Protect Clean Air in California's Climbing Areas
Climbers from around the world visit California’s national parks and wilderness areas to enjoy some of the world’s best climbing, from Yosemite to Joshua…