Do Climbing Gyms Have a Responsibility to Teach Outdoor Etiquette?
As climbing slides into the mainstream, climber education becomes crucial for protecting our outdoor crags and public lands. Are climbing gyms the answer?
Public Lands
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.
Congress Passes The Great American Outdoors Act
The Great American Outdoors Act has passed Congress with bipartisan support. It is a landmark bill to protect public lands in the United States.
Climb The Hill 2018: Climbers Take Their Message to Washington, D.C.
Organizers say it’s more important than ever to speak up for protecting the nation’s climbing resources.
5 Ways You Can Protect Climbing Access on Public Lands
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