At Access Fund, our team is filled with passionate people who wear a lot of hats—scientist, climber, advocate, policy buff. Katie Goodwin is all of those and more. As Western Regional Director and Policy Analyst, she works at the intersection of science and advocacy, translating complex environmenta
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Access Fund is headed back to court on August 6, joining Tribal and conservation partners in a critical legal push to stop the transfer of Oak Flat—a sacred Apache site and world-class climbing area on US Forest Service land—to foreign-owned mining giant Resolution Copper. If unsuccessful, the U.S.
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CHATTANOOGA, TN, July 14, 2025 - Southeastern Climbers Coalition (SCC), the local climbing coalition, and Access Fund , the national advocacy organization for sustainable access and conservation of climbing landscapes, are thrilled to announce that a long-term agreement has been signed with
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By Holly Yu Tung Chen Jailhouse Rock sits above the rumbling Stanislaus River in the Sierra Nevada foothills. An intimidating, almost-200-foot overhanging cliff of blocky shapes towers over the belay. The crag is a refuge for Bay Area climbers seeking cooler temperatures, hard routes, and an escap
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BOULDER, Colo. June 13, 2025 – Access Fund , the national advocacy organization for sustainable access and conservation of climbing landscapes, is expanding its Climber Steward Program to Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area (Red Rock), just outside of Las Vegas, Nevada. Starting this Octo
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For Immediate Release, June 9, 2025 Judge Blocks Oak Flat Land Exchange While Lawsuit Proceeds PHOENIX— A federal judge in Arizona temporarily halted the Oak Flat land exchange today while two lawsuits challenging the exchange proceed. Without today’s injunction, the public lands about 40 mil
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I live in Las Vegas, so Red Rock has been a huge part of my life for years. It’s wild to see how much it’s grown in popularity—more climbers, more traffic, more pressure on the land. Honestly, it’s amazing to see so many people discovering climbing. But with that growth creates some challenges for p
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A Phoenix, Arizona federal judge will hear arguments Friday, June 6th, on two motions for a preliminary injunction that each seek to stop the Oak Flat land exchange pending further consideration of the lawsuits’ merits. One lawsuit was filed by the San Carlos Apache Tribe, and the other by a coaliti
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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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On May 21st, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the budget reconciliation bill—without the public land sell-off provision—after Congressman Ryan Zinke and Speaker Mike Johnson introduced a manager’s amendment to strike the language, following overwhelming public opposition from climbers ...
On May 21st, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the budget reconciliation bill—without the public land sell-off provision—after Congressman Ryan Zinke and Speaker Mike Johnson introduced a manager’s amendment to strike the language, following overwhelming public opposition from climbers and public land advocates.
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Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area: A Path Forward By Diana Boyer Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area (RRCNCA) sprawls across 195,819 acres of sandstone cliffs, jagged mountains, and winding arroyos, offering a glimpse into the past through rock art and other cultural resources l
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Last week, the House Natural Resources Committee released draft language for a sweeping budget reconciliation bill—and it could have serious consequences for public lands and the climbing areas we all love. While the bill is framed as a cost-saving measure aligned with broader federal priorities to
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Andrea Hassler didn’t grow up outdoors beyond playing in the woods behind her childhood home, but today, she’s one of the leading voices in climbing stewardship and education. Her journey from a college freshman on an indoor climbing wall to Access Fund’s Stewardship & Education Director is
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On April 17th, 2025, President Trump ordered the U.S. Forest Service to complete the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) which would trigger the transfer of Oak Flat to Resolution Copper, a foreign mining company, resulting in the largest loss of climbing in the history of America.
On April 17th, 2025, President Trump ordered the U.S. Forest Service to complete the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) which would trigger the transfer of Oak Flat to Resolution Copper, a foreign mining company, resulting in the largest loss of climbing in the history of America.
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We’re thrilled to launch our fourth season of the Climber Stewards program, with teams in Indian Creek, the Red River Gorge, and the New River Gorge.
We’re thrilled to launch our fourth season of the Climber Stewards program, with teams in Indian Creek, the Red River Gorge, and the New River Gorge.
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Access Fund is pleased to announce almost $40,000 in new climbing conservation grants to climbing advocates around the country. Our nine awardees will advance new projects in a parking lot build, road repair, a climbing advocacy summit, human waste solutions, and several large-scale stewardship ...
Access Fund is pleased to announce almost $40,000 in new climbing conservation grants to climbing advocates around the country. Our nine awardees will advance new projects in a parking lot build, road repair, a climbing advocacy summit, human waste solutions, and several large-scale stewardship projects.
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The final Bears Ears Management Plan took effect in January, 2025.
The final Bears Ears Management Plan took effect in January, 2025.
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These awards are our chance—as a climbing advocacy movement—to honor some of the individuals and organizations who stand out for their exceptional commitment to building communities, stewarding climbing areas, and fighting for sustainable and equal access for all.
These awards are our chance—as a climbing advocacy movement—to honor some of the individuals and organizations who stand out for their exceptional commitment to building communities, stewarding climbing areas, and fighting for sustainable and equal access for all.
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We’re excited to introduce our 2025 Conservation Team—seven expert trailbuilders and conservation specialists who are on a mission to restore climbing areas across the country. These crews will work with local communities on technical climbing area infrastructure at some of our most beloved crags an
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Meet Jose Rodriguez, Access Fund’s Director of Finance & Operations—better known to all as our Chief Stoke Officer. For Jose, climbing on the weekends isn’t a question of if , but where . Recently, he checked off a huge life achievement in Yosemite, and the undeniable stoke he brought back
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