Red Rocks Wilderness Plan Still in the Works
Fri, 03/12/2010 - 3:00amDespite several starts and stops over the last few years, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) continues to work on a wilderness management plan that will affect climbing and bolting policies at Red Rocks near Las Vegas. Several changes in the BLM staff over the past three years have prevented the plan from proceeding, but the Las Vegas Climbers Liaison Council continues to represent climber interests and work on collaborative conservation projects with the local BLM office.
Action Alert: New York State Parks on Chopping Block
Tue, 03/09/2010 - 3:00amNew York State Parks are at Risk! For the first time ever, budget woes may close down New York State parks, including the climbing found at Minnewaska State Park. We need your help to support funding for New York's parks by contacting your state legislators and Governor Paterson. New York Residents Take Action Now!
Dead Point Magazine to Host Poker Match in Support of Access Fund
Wed, 03/03/2010 - 3:00amDead Point Magazine is excited to announce the first annual “Poker n’ Access,” Texas Hold’em Tournament to take place during the 8th Annual New River Rendezvous on May 15th 2010. All proceeds will benefit the Access Fund. Learn how you can participate!
Half Dome Cable Permits Won't Affect Climbers
Thu, 02/18/2010 - 3:00amYou may have recently caught wind of news that permits will soon be required to scale Half Dome in Yosemite National Park on weekends and holidays during peak summer months. This change only applies to people (i.e., hikers)...
2009 Adopt a Crag Wrap-up and Awards
Thu, 02/11/2010 - 3:00amThe 10th anniversary of Adopt a Crag was our best year yet, with the number of volunteers and events growing 20% over the previous year! We are thrilled to present the 2009 Adopt a Crag awards to a worthy group of volunteers: Ian Caldwell and the Smith Rock Group; Central Texas Mountaineers; Salt Lake City Climbers Alliance; and Ken Yager and the Yosemite Climbing Association.
Cat Slab Protected!
Fri, 02/05/2010 - 3:00amThe new year brings reason to celebrate for those of you who enjoy climbing in Clear Creek Canyon. After months of negotiation, Clear Creek County successfully acquired the 76-acre Oxbow Parcel that contains the Cat Slab cliff, located south of US Highway 6 near Tunnel 5.
Access Fund Announces 2009 Sharp End Awards
Thu, 02/04/2010 - 3:00amEach year the Access Fund recognizes individuals and businesses that go above and beyond to volunteer their time and efforts to preserving climbing access and the climbing environment. These recipients stand out in their commitment to the American climbing community, and the Access Fund is honored to present this year's awards to a worthy group of volunteers and activists.
Action Alert: Protect Climbing Access in Yosemite
Thu, 01/28/2010 - 3:00amWe need your help to influence the latest Merced River Plan, which could restrict climbing access and camping in Yosemite Valley, depending on how the Park prepares its new revised user capacity program. Please write Yosemite National Park by February 4 and support the preservation of climbing access in the Valley!
Take action now!CCC Starts Off the New Year by Closing on Rumbling Bald
Thu, 01/07/2010 - 3:00amCarolina Climbers Coalition (CCC) starts off the new year by closing on the acquisition of Rumbling Bald West Side Boulders on January 6, using a $72,000 bridge loan of from the new Access Fund Land Conservation Campaign.
Access Fund to Refinance Farley Ledge Loan, Saving Western Massachusetts Climbers’ Coalition Thousands
Mon, 12/14/2009 - 3:00amThe Access Fund announced today that it will provide Western Massachusetts Climbers’ Coalition with short-term financing to pay off an existing $30,000 bank loan on 7 acres of land at the base of Farley Ledge in Erving, Massachusetts.
Yosemite Valley/Merced Update
Mon, 12/14/2009 - 3:00amThe Access Fund is working with our partners to influence the Yosemite Valley planning process and advocate for management policies that protect the unique values associated with the Merced Wild and Scenic River, while allowing for responsible climbing and camping opportunities.
Video: Erik Weihenmayer Climbs The Naked Edge to Benefit Access Fund
Mon, 12/07/2009 - 3:00amOn Thursday November 5, blind climber Erik Weihenmayer tackled his hardest route to date – Eldorado Canyon’s The Naked Edge – to benefit the Access Fund. Watch the video.
Carolina Climbers Coalition and the Access Fund Set to Purchase Rumbling Bald West Side Boulders in North Carolina
Fri, 12/04/2009 - 3:00amThe Carolina Climbers Coalition and the Access Fund announced today the intent to purchase and conserve the Rumbling Bald West Side Boulders in North Carolina to protect against development.