Protect Public Lands

Nearly 60% of our climbing areas are located on federally managed public lands, and a growing movement of law and policy makers at the federal and state levels have launched a systematic attack on these lands.

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© Andrew Burr

Latest News

BREAKING: BLM Cancels Plans to Auction 85,000 Acres Around Moab Amid Pressure From Climbers

After sustained advocacy from the climbing community over the last several weeks, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today...

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VICTORY: Climbers Help Pass Great American Outdoors Act

We’re thrilled to report that the Great American Outdoors Act, one of the most important conservation bills of our lifetime...

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Tell Congress to Reform Mining and Mineral Leasing Laws That Endanger Public Lands

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Our Approach

The best way to influence how our public climbing areas are managed is to have a seat at the table. Access Fund represents the collective voice and interests of climbers—working to protect access to, and integrity of, our climbing areas by working with officials in Washington, DC and land managers at parks and forests across the country.

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Our 2019 Impact

687 Hours Advocating on Capitol Hill

2.3 Million Acres of Public Land Protected

22 Climbing Management Plans

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Hueco Tanks, TX | John Dickey

Help Defend Public Lands

Right now, we are up against one of the greatest threats to climbing access we have ever faced, and we need your help.
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