Black Diamond to Match $80K in Donations to Access Fund In its latest campaign to protect climbing areas, Access Fund urges climbers to donate money for sustainable access to beloved crags. Written by Andrew McLemore December 05, 2022
‘Like Yosemite in the ’50s’: Malawi’s Wealth of Climbing — And Community For the climbers who visit Malawi, it’s not just about the abundance of cliffs waiting for first ascents — it’s about building community. Written by Andrew McLemore November 16, 2022
Study: Climbers Contribute $4.5M Annually to Local Wyoming Economy With support from Access Fund and Eastern Kentucky University, the study shows the positive economic impacts of climbing tourism. Written by Andrew McLemore November 07, 2022
With Land Donation, Michigan Gets First Climber-Owned Crag The Slugg’s Bluff climbing area offers a quartzite cliff with 10 sports routes, a dozen trad lines, and lots of potential for more of both. Written by Andrew McLemore September 28, 2022
New North Carolina Bouldering Area Opens Thanks to Access Fund The Maibauer Boulders, 90 minutes outside Charlotte, N.C., open to the public with about 100 established climbs after a feel-good land access story. Written by Sam Anderson July 25, 2022
Climbers Purchase ‘House Boulders’ to Boost IL Climbing Access ‘House Boulders’ is a new, 20-acre corridor acquired by the Access Fund and ICA. It offers 70+ problems and a potential boost to the economy. Written by Jilli Cluff November 09, 2021
