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ACCESS
The access to our treasured climbing areas is a big deal! It's always important for everyone to understand that where we climb is a privilege, not a right. As climbers we should each consider ourselves to be ambassadors for the sport of climbing, for every climber. We should always be on our best behavior at the cliff/boulders, respect closures, help with local clean ups and trail days to ensure perfect access for future generations.
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 Carolina Climbers' Coalition - Rumbling Bald Project
Carolina Climbers Coalition (CCC) started off the new year by closing on the acquisition of Rumbling Bald West Side Boulders on January 6, 2010. The CCC and the Access Fund worked together to finalize the purchase of this popular bouldering area from a private developer and now it's time to raise funds and pay off the loan. If you've ever climbed at Rumbling Bald, if you ever plan to, or even if you never plan to, you can support our efforts and help us get the loans repaid!  Carolina Climbers Coalition and the Access Fund Set to Purchase Rumbling Bald West Side Boulders in North Carolina
The Carolina Climbers Coalition and the Access Fund announced today the intent to purchase and conserve the Rumbling Bald West Side Boulders in North Carolina. The Access Fund, the national advocacy organization that keeps U.S. climbing areas open and conserves the climbing environment, will provide a bridge loan of $72,000 from the new Access Fund Land Conservation Campaign to finance 90% of the purchase price for the 6.12 acre tract that is currently under contract by the Carolina Climbers Coalition.  To All climbers who know and love Yosemite National Park
By Jesse McGahey / www.nps.gov - I realize that many of you are probably rolling your eyes at this point about the planning process in Yosemite and the federal government in general, but being actively vocal and involved with this process is your best way of changing the things you don't like about Yosemite and keeping the aspects you love. Yosemite National Park is revisiting the Merced River Plan after two previous plans resulted in litigation.  Help Reopen Williamson Rock
Since 2004, the Angeles National Forest has banned climbing at Williamson Rock due to conflicts with critical habitat of the endangered Mountain Yellow Legged Frog. Now, after much work by the Friends of Williamson Rock and the Access Fund urging the Angeles National Forest to study alternate approach trails to Williamson, the Forest Service has issued a proposal that would reopen many of Williamson’s climbs while also protecting sensitive wildlife habitat.  Access Fund Announces Third Round Grant Recipients for 2009
In the third round of the Climbing Preservation Grant Program for 2009, the Access Fund awarded over $11,500 to support local climbing activism and conservation of the climbing environment. Presented three times annually, the Climbing Preservation Grants program provides financial assistance for local climber activism and protection of the climbing environment in the United States.  Southeastern Climbers Coalition Closes on Steele
On Friday, September 4th, 2009, the Southeastern Climbers Coalition (SCC) closed on a 25 acre tract and cliffline in Steele, Alabama for a purchase price of $55,000. The crag has been off limits to climbers for over twenty years after a dispute with a private landowner. The 25 acre tract is now climber owned and managed and will be preserved for future generations to enjoy. Access Fund Announces Multi-million Dollar Revolving Loan Program
The Access Fund announces the launch of a new campaign to save endangered climbing areas — the Access Fund Land Conservation Campaign (AFLCC). The AFLCC is a multimillion-dollar revolving loan program designed to provide local climbing organizations and other agencies with the funds and expertise needed to act quickly to save threatened climbing areas.  Access Fund Announces New Advocacy Tool
The Access Fund announced today the launch of a new online grassroots advocacy tool that makes it easier and faster for activists to help influence public policy that affects climbing access. While "action alerts" are nothing new to Access Fund supporters, the days of drafting their own letters, cutting and pasting drafted letters, and digging around to find the correct decision makers are over.  Access Fund's Second Round of 2009 Grant Recipients
In the second round of the Climbing Preservation Grants program for 2009, the Access Fund awarded over $12,000 to support local climbing activism and conservation of the climbing environment. Presented three times annually, the Climbing Preservation Grants program provides financial assistance for local climber activism and protection of the climbing environment in the United States.  Access Fund signs MOU with National Park Service
The Access Fund announces today that, after six years of collaborative negotiations, it has finalized and signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the National Park Service (NPS). The newly signed MOU frames a cooperative relationship between the climbing community and the National Park Service. It outlines the common interests that the parties share - such as conservation and planning - as well as how they will work together to reach common goals.  Access Fund and Washington Climbers Coalition Secure an Option to Purchase Lower Index Town Wall in Washington
The Access Fund announced today (May 26, 2009) that an option agreement to purchase the 20-acre private inholding at the Lower Index Town Walls of Snohomish County, Washington has been secured. This popular rock climbing area boasts several hundred quality granite climbing routes and is only an hour drive from Seattle.  Rock Fall at North Table Mountain, Golden, Colorado
Pat Adams of Boulder Colorado noticed on Saturday, May 16th 2009, that the top twenty feet of Elephantiasis (5.13), a popular route at the Quarry Wall, has fallen off taking two bolts and the anchor with it. Adams, who works at the University of Colorado, said in an email "I am glad no one was injured but there could be more to come."  ACCESS PAN AMERICA TO BE FIRST EVER HEMISPHERIC-WIDE ACCESS MEETING
SQUAMISH, BRITISH COLUMBIA, AUGUST 12-16, 2009 - Access Pan America (accesspanamerica.com) will bring together activists from all the Americas to create the only organization dedicated exclusively to protecting climber access in the Western Hemisphere. The meetings are open, all climbers are welcome and urged to participate.  Preserve Rock Canyon, Utah
Rock Canyon, adjacent to Provo, is under SERIOUS THREAT of being ruined by a mining operation. Locals as well as people from afar are inspired by its beauty and value the multitude of natural resources for hikers, climbers, bikers and those interested in geology, wildlife, and other nature interests. Please visit: preserverockcanyon.com for more information  Help Reopen Williamson Rock to Climbing
Williamson Rock is located at the 7000ft elevation in the Angeles National Forest, one hour North of Los Angeles on Highway 2. It is a natural outcrop with more than 300 sport routes on a group of granite formations. The setting is pristine wilderness near a stream surrounded by pines and beautiful views. |
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