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How Wildfires in the Southeast are Impacting Climbing

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How Wildfires in the Southeast are Impacting Climbing — Access Fund

Wildfires are no longer a distant threat, they are a growing reality for climbing areas across the United States. From the devastation we saw in the Sierras in 2021 to more recent fires in the Southeast, this year fires at Woodcock Cove, Table Rock State Park, and Green River Game Lands have left a

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