Change is Coming to Washington, and Access Fund is Ready
On Tuesday, November 5, Americans will go to the polls to cast their ballots. And while the results are unknown right now, a few things are certain regardless of the outcome of any single race.
Nine Iconic Sport Crags Purchased and Protected by Climbers
Some of our most iconic climbing areas are located on private land. And while climbers may gaze at these spots in wonder, they could have ended up as pedestals for trophy homes instead of beloved crags without intentional community action.
Victory: Climbers Purchase Property Critical for Northeast Access
Merriam Woods is one of the most recently developed crags in New Hampshire. Climbing even compared it to Rumney in terms of its potential for high-quality climbing and its natural setting.
Climber Stewards Roll into Sending Season at Iconic Locations
As summer rolls into fall, Access Fund’s Climber Stewards are wrapping up their time in the New River Gorge—and headed back to Indian Creek and the Red River Gorge for another season.
Access Fund Announces Eight Fall 2024 Climbing Conservation Grantees
Access Fund is pleased to announce $30,000 in climbing conservation grants to eight awardees to advance new projects in human waste solutions, erosion control, climber education, land acquisitions, data collection, and an economic impact study.
Advocate Spotlight: Sandy Dunlap
Sandy is a reminder that all of us—whether we’re responding to a policy action alert, picking up trash, building a trail, or making a donation—have a role to play in protecting America’s climbing.
A Major Breakthrough for America’s Climbing Legacy
A bipartisan group of 14 U.S. Senators just came together to urge the Biden administration to not unnecessarily impose a blanket prohibition on all fixed anchors in all Wilderness areas.
How We're Conserving Kentucky's Red River Gorge
Access Fund has a long history of working with local partners on stewardship, restoration, and education projects in the Red. But we recognized that stand-alone projects weren’t enough to protect this unique area.
Access Fund Awards $10,000 in Grants to Advance Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Climbing
4 Tips for Waterfront Climbing
Summer. It’s a time when many climbers seek out cooler conditions on or near the water. And whether you’re climbing above the ocean, by a river, or near a lake, there are a few things to know before you go.
5 Things to Know Before You Climb in the Alpine
Shorter growing seasons, limited soil, and fragile plant life make it especially important for us to tread lightly and reduce our impact when alpine climbing.
Alex Honnold: Help Access Fund Close the Climbing Mentorship Gap
I’m so impressed with the work Access Fund is doing to mentor climbers across the country to care for the lands we love. But they can’t do this work alone.
