Rescinding the Roadless Rule Threatens These 13 Climbing Areas
The Trump administration is looking to roll back a 2001 protection for 44.7 million acres of forests. Here's what climbers need to know.
Politics
Politics
“I Want My Job Back”: Yosemite Biologist Fired for Displaying Trans Pride Flag on El Cap
Shannon “SJ” Joslin was fired from Yosemite for helping rig a trans pride flag on El Capitan. They're calling it a First Amendment violation.
A Win for Climbers: Public Lands Sale Removed from Senate Budget Bill
Access Fund says "the scale and speed of the response exceeded expectations," but warns that the bill contains other threats to public lands.
The Senate Budget Bill Puts These 17 Major Climbing Areas Up For Sale
If the "One Big Beautiful Bill" moves forward, climbers could lose access to dozens of historic crags, from Joe’s Valley to Ten Sleep Canyon.
The Budget Bill Threatens Public Lands. Here’s How to Save Them.
The bill removes safeguards to responsible drilling, defunds conservation projects, and lets developers pay to fast-track environmental reviews.
When Legends Die: The Changing Face of Hueco Tanks State Park
Did the rules that climbers hated actually save Hueco Tanks? (From 2019)
2020 Climbing Voter Guide
Find out where the leading 2020 presidential candidates stand on issues relevant to climbers
Alex Honnold: Climate Change Is Urgent, We Need to Decrease Extraction Now
Check out Alex Honnold's author page.
Access Fund Action Alert: Tell Congress to Reform Mining and Mineral Leasing Laws That Endanger Public Lands
Check out Access Fund's author page.
BLM Cancels Plans to Auction 85,000 Acres Around Moab Amid Pressure From Climbers
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AAC Sues the Council on Environmental Quality Over NEPA Changes
Check out American Alpine Club's author page.
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.
Support Climbing Gyms: Sign the Petition for Stimulus Inclusion and More
The Climbing Wall Association petitions Congress for climbing gym inclusion in the coronavirus relief stimulus package. Eldo Walls offers donations to your local gym.
Green Line: How Climbers Can Be Climate Activists
Advice from Tommy Caldwell and Angela Hawse on the best ways to protect our planet
Access Fund: New Bears Ears Management Plan Fails Climbers
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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.
New Study Finds Rock Climbers Bring $12.1 Million Annually to New River Gorge Region
Check out Access Fund's author page.
Climbers Rally While National Parks Continue to Suffer During Government Shutdown
Check out John Burgman's author page.
Open Letter: Small Businesses That Rely on Access to National Parks and Public Lands Are Hurting
Check out Phil Powers and Mark Butler, American Alpine Club's author page.
Climbing Holiday Gift Guide: Access Fund Membership (Matched Through Dec 15!)
Check out Kevin Corrigan's author page.
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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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.
California Politician Releases Rock Climbing Campaign Video
Check out The Editors's author page.
Phase Change: How Climbers are Becoming a Major Economic Force
An economic-impact study of climbing in Chattanooga, Tennessee, has revealed that climbers have a major influence on local economies
Crusty Corner: Should Climbing (And Climbing Magazine) Be Political?
Check out Matt Samet's author page.
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
Check out Chris Rooney's author page.
Outdoor Brands Boycott Outdoor Retailer Trade Show in Protest
Check out Liz Haas's author page.
In Depth: Bears Ears and the Ongoing Battle to Protect U.S. Climbing Areas
Check out Cameron Fenton's author page.
Climbing for Change: A Brief History of Action Climbing
Check out Cameron Fenton's author page.
How Much Political Influence Do Climbers Have?
Check out Cameron Fenton's author page.
Vote for Climbing: Where the 2016 Candidates Stand on Outdoor Issues
Examining two important issues for climbers in the presidential election