$30,000 in Grants Awarded For Climbing Conservation
Just loving our climbing areas is not enough. That’s why a large part of Access Fund’s mission is to help climbers understand the sensitivities of each unique climbing environment and provide the knowledge and tools to help them reduce their impacts. Access Fund encourages all climbers to learn and sign The Climber’s Pact, a commitment to our fellow climbers that we will make a few minor adjustments to our climbing practice that will protect our outdoor landscapes and the climbing experience we love.
Learn MoreBe considerate of other users
Park and camp in designated areas
Dispose of human waste properly
Stay on trails whenever possible
Place gear and pads on durable surfaces
Respect wildlife, sensitive plants, soils, and cultural resources
Clean up chalk and tick marks
Minimize group size and noise
Pack out all trash, crash pads, and gear
Learn the local ethics for the places you climb
Respect regulations and closures
Use, install, and replace bolts and fixed anchors responsibly
Be an upstander, not a bystander
How to not piss off the locals. Learn More
Park like a champ to preserve access. >>Learn More
Everyone does it. Learn how to do it right. >>Learn More
This isn't the Wild West. Respect rules and closures. Learn More
Don't be a junk show. Keep it tight. Learn More
What every climber needs to know about fixed anchors. Learn More
Don't be a jerk. You represent climbers. Learn More
Rolling six deep? Keep a low profile. Learn More
The best campsites are found, not made. >>Learn More
Don't go rogue—trails are there for a reason. >>Learn More
Respect and not disturb the treasures of our history. Learn More
Don't leave behind evidence of your ascent. Brush it off. Learn More
That includes micro trash and fruit peels. Learn More