Access Fund Gives $30K in Conservation Grants
Putting our donations and membership dollars to work, Access Fund has given 2023 conservation grants to 10 local climbing organizations.
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Does Climbing Matter?
A climbing advocate asks what climbing means given the context of the great environmental challenges of our time.
How You Can Improve Climbing Access at Tallulah Gorge
Currently, climbing access is only available through a permit, and those permits are extremely limited, unpredictable, and highly restricted.
Black Diamond is Matching $80,0000 in Donations to Access Fund
Access Fund urges climbers to join the fight for climbing areas; sustainable access
Access Fund Gives $15,000 to Replace Aging Bolts
The bolt-replacement grants were distributed to nine local climbing organizations.
Access Fund Awards $30,000+ in Conservation Grants
“We’re proud to support projects across the country that protect and conserve the land, ensure sustainable access, and build a community of climbing advocates.”
New Bouldering Area Purchased In North Carolina
The Acquisition by the Carolina Climbers' Coalition and Access Fund Secures 32 Acres of Hardwood Forest with More Than 100 Boulder Problems
Record Numbers Of Climbers Are Imperiling Our Sport. Act Now Or We Could Lose Access.
Climbers are impacting crags and bouldering areas in record numbers, and land managers are noticing. Let's make this a positive by working with the Access Fund to become better stewards.
Colorado’s Iconic Thumb and Needle Saved
Granite spires are centerpoint of new Thumb Open Space for Estes Park
Southeastern Climbers Coalition and Access Fund Buy Major New Climbing Area in Tennessee
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Access Fund Awards Over $25,000 in Climbing Conservation Grants
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Access Fund Brings On Michelle Estrella to Lead Finance and Operations
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Oak Flat Temporarily Saved, Access Fund Prepares for Next Phase in the Fight to Protect the Land
The transfer of Oak Flat would have resulted in the destruction of this sacred site and the largest-ever loss of climbing on America’s public lands.
Access Fund Sues After Trump Initiates Transfer of Oak Flat in Final Days
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Buckeye Knob and Denny Cove Paid Off and Permanently Protected
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CRAG-Vermont and Access Fund Permanently Protect Bolton Dome
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Climbers Buy New Cliff at The Gunks
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How COVID-19 Is Crushing Our Climbing Areas
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Access Fund Action Alert: Tell Congress to Reform Mining and Mineral Leasing Laws That Endanger Public Lands
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BLM Cancels Plans to Auction 85,000 Acres Around Moab Amid Pressure From Climbers
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Access Fund: Save Exit 38 Crags at Mount Washington
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Access Fund Purchases Climbing Areas Outside Leavenworth, Washington
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Climbers Acquire Monster Rock Outside Austin, Texas
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Access Fund Action Alert: Bitterroot National Forest Bans New Bolts and First Ascents
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Access Fund: BLM Finalizes Flawed Management Plan for Bears Ears
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Access Fund Challenges Indoor Climbing Gyms With New InsideOut Education Initiative
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Access News: New Northeast Climbing Destination Secured
Western Mass Climbers Coalition, Ragged Mountain Foundation, and Access Fund partner to acquire Hanging Mountain in Southwest Massachusetts
The Future of Climbing: Access Fund to Convene Annual Summit Celebration
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Access Fund: New Bears Ears Management Plan Fails Climbers
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Access Fund Announces 2018 Climbing Advocate Awards
13 climbers, companies, and coalitions get honored by the Access Fund for their work in the betterment of the climbing community and environment.
New Study Finds Rock Climbers Bring $12.1 Million Annually to New River Gorge Region
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Chris Winter to Join Access Fund as New Executive Director
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Access Fund Executive Director Brady Robinson to Step Down to Pursue Global Conservation
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Access Fund Will Sue Federal Government to Defend Bears Ears National Monument
The non-profit climbing advocacy organization will file a lawsuit against the Trump Administration to protect Bears Ears National Monument, home to world-renowned climbing