Advocate Spotlight: Tim Kang
Tim Kang discovered climbing at 13 years old at a climbing gym in California’s Bay Area and immediately committed his life to the exploration of movement and performance.
Recent Posts
Access Fund Announces Executive Director Search
Leading Access Fund’s efforts to protect America’s climbing is a dream job for so many in our community, and we’re thrilled to begin our search for a new executive director.
Access Fund Awards 2023 Anchor Replacement Grants
Access Fund, in partnership with the American Alpine Club, is pleased to award $10,000 in Anchor Replacement Fund grants to six local climbing organizations.
Climbers Rehab Lover’s Leap After Massive Wildfire
Areas like Lover’s Leap are a stark reminder that we must prepare the climbing landscapes we love to adapt to a changing climate.
Access Fund Announces Fall 2023 Climbing Conservation Grant Awardees
Access Fund is pleased to announce nearly $30,000 in climbing conservation grants. These grants will advance ten exciting local climbing organization (LCO) projects that tackle erosion mitigation, infrastructure repairs, trail work, and climber education.
Access Fund Expands Climber Stewards Program to the Red
Access Fund Climber Stewards are headed to the Red River Gorge where they’ll educate visitors on low-impact best practices.
Can You Trust That Bolt?
Although there are significant rebolting efforts now taking place around the country, there are still plenty of sleeping giants out there that should not be underestimated.
Advocate Spotlight: Petch Pietrolungo & Steve Schwortz
Petch Pietrolungo and Steve Schwortz are on a mission to support the climbing community as passionate, dedicated, and hard-working advocates and stewards.
Big Wall Climbers Victorious in Yosemite National Park
Park managers listened to the climbing community’s concerns, and the program is better because of it—maximizing flexibility for big wall climbers, just as we requested.
Is Arkansas About to Become the South’s New Climbing Capital?
As the state continues to activate new forms of recreation, it’s turning into a destination for weekend warriors, vanlife nomads, and everyone in between.
Advocate Spotlight: Chris Archer
After 30 years of Access Fund service, Archer continues to crank hard in Boulder—both on the rock and by donating his time to Access Fund and other non-profits.
Massachusetts Climbers Just Won Big at Farley Ledges
After more than 20 years of advocacy, access is finally secure.