A Climber We Lost: Rick Reese
Each January we post a farewell tribute to those members of our community lost in the year just past. Some of the people you may have heard of, some not. All are part of our community and contributed to climbing.
Conservation
Award-Winning Novel Asks: Do Climbers Destroy the Places We Love?
Climbing caught up with Chris Kalman, whose latest novel charts the grey zone between conservation, tourism, and extractive industry, while exploring the way that the climbing community's passion for wild new zones and first ascents can end up taming the places we love.
President Biden Restores Bears Ears National Monument
Protection to 85% of Bears Ears was withdrawn by the Trump administration in 2017.
Access Fund Awards Over $25,000 in Climbing Conservation Grants
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Access Fund Sues After Trump Initiates Transfer of Oak Flat in Final Days
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The New River Gorge is Now a National Park
The climbing destination is the United States’ newest National Park.
Excerpt: Dammed If You Don't, the New Book by Chris Kalman
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CRAG-Vermont and Access Fund Permanently Protect Bolton Dome
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2020 Climbing Voter Guide
Find out where the leading 2020 presidential candidates stand on issues relevant to climbers
Access Fund: BLM Finalizes Flawed Management Plan for Bears Ears
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Access Fund: New Bears Ears Management Plan Fails Climbers
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Petition: Protect Cochamó Valley, Chile
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Secure the Ledges Campaign Succeeds, Protecting Climbing Access in New Hampshire's Mount Washington Valley
Check out Hannah Gartner's author page.
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.
Congress Passes Bill Protecting Climbing Access, The First in US History
Congress passed the Natural Resources Management Act by a landslide vote on February 26, 2019. The bill is the first-ever piece of federal legislation to include climbing-specific language and protection, and sets an invaluable precedent for the years to come.
Climbers Rally While National Parks Continue to Suffer During Government Shutdown
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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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Interview: Access Fund's Brady Robinson on Trump's Bears Ears Reduction
President Trump announced a massive reduction to both Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments in Utah. We spoke to Access Fund Executive Director Brady Robinson about the implications.
5 Ways You Can Protect Climbing Access on Public Lands
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Outdoor Brands Boycott Outdoor Retailer Trade Show in Protest
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In Depth: Bears Ears and the Ongoing Battle to Protect U.S. Climbing Areas
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Climbing for Change: A Brief History of Action Climbing
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The Red Rock Housing Development Controversy Explained
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Clark County Files Action in Red Rock Development Dispute
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How Much Political Influence Do Climbers Have?
Check out Cameron Fenton's author page.
Early Victory Against Red Rock Development, Final Vote Still to Come
Check out Brendan Blanchard's author page.
Help Save Red Rock From Development
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