Access Fund is the national advocacy organization that leads and inspires the climbing community toward sustainable access and conservation of the climbing environment. We represent more than 8 million climbers nationwide in our work to protect and conserve the land, fight for sustainable access, and build a community of inspired advocates. 

Access Fund was founded in 1991 to fight for legal and physical access to the places we love to climb. We’ve made great progress in that battle, but there will always be work to do. Today, we must also tackle the broader challenges facing the sport we love to protect access for all. 

We must work to manage our impacts, instill a conservation ethic within the climbing community, and collaborate with land managers and lawmakers to ensure we are able to enjoy these incredible places for generations to come. 

Access Fund is working to ensure a sustainable future for climbing by bringing climbers together to protect climbing landscapes and the incredible experiences they offer. 

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Heather Thorne

Emily Elizabeth Nelson

Jose Rodriguez

Andrea Hassler

Kristina Cowell

Brian Tickle

Daniel Dunn

Jenna Winkler

Erik Murdock

Garrett Garner-Wells

The Marketing and Communications Team at Access Fund works to elevate the organization's mission by effectively communicating conservation initiatives, advocacy efforts, and community engagement to climbers and stakeholders. This team develops strategic marketing campaigns, manages outreach programs, and fosters a sense of community among climbers, ensuring that the voice of the climbing community is heard while promoting sustainable access and stewardship of climbing environments. Their efforts are essential in mobilizing support and building a unified front for climbing advocacy and conservation.

Marketing and Communications Team

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