Almost 10 years ago the Minnesota Climbers Association (MCA) worked with private landowners to gain access to the high-quality bouldering at Sandstone. But last fall, the MCA got word that the landowners were looking to sell the property, putting public access at imminent risk. The landowners generously agreed to give local climbers the first opportunity to purchase the land. With support from MCA and Access Fund, the Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota (PTCM) has agreed to purchase the property to be integrated into Banning State Park. However, PTCM needs our help to fundraise $30,000 for the acquisition costs and trailhead improvements by December 31, 2013.