Climbers Purchase Crucial Property—Further Securing Access to New New Hampshire Crag
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Access Fund is the national advocacy organization that leads and inspires the climbing community toward sustainable access and conservation of the climbing environment. Access Fund represents more than 8 million climbers nationwide in its work to protect and conserve the land, fight for sustainable access, and build a community of inspired advocates. As an accredited land trust, Access Fund has helped purchase more than 90 climbing areas, protecting more than 13,000 routes and preventing 19,000 acres of climbing rich lands from being sold, developed, and closed to climbing. For more information, visit accessfund.org.
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Access Fund Gives $10K to Advance Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Climbing
Awardees will undertake projects that address barriers to sustainable climbing access while promoting conservation and stewardship
Access Fund Announces Heather Thorne as New Executive Director
Thorne is a climber of 30 years and has decades of experience as a strategic and collaborative leader.
Climbers Acquire Renowned Bouldering Zone in Northern Alabama
Home to more than 150 high-quality sandstone lines, the Citadel Boulders help further solidify northern Alabama as a climbing hotspot.
Big Land Win for Washington State Climbers
“This is one of the most popular climbing areas at Index,” says Chris Kalman. “It’s hard to imagine the ramifications it would have had if this property fell into less climber-friendly hands.”
Dream Job Alert! Access Fund is Looking for a New Leader
Access Fund, the largest and most influential climbing advocacy organization in the United States, is looking for a new executive director.
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.
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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Access Fund Challenges Indoor Climbing Gyms With New InsideOut Education Initiative
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