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The Vertical Times
newsletter, the Access Fund's bimonthly
publication, provides up-to-date news on policy,
area reports, events, action alerts, grants, and
more. It is a benefit to members and
non-members alike; indeed, it is a benefit to
the entire climbing community.
View the current edition by clicking here.
The Access Fund supports and represents over 1.6 million
climbers nationwide in ALL forms of climbing; Rock Climbing, Ice Climbing,
Mountaineering, and Bouldering. Five core programs support the mission on
national and local levels: public policy, stewardship & conservation (including
grants), grassroots activism, climber education, and land acquisition.
Mission:
The Access Fund keeps
climbing areas open and
conserves the climbing
environment.
Vision:
The Access Fund
envisions a future in
which climbing and
access to climbing
resources are viewed as
legitimate, valued, and
positive uses of the
land; where climbers
respect and appreciate
the places they climb so
that the climbing
environment is conserved
for current and future
generations.
Why
Become a Member:
- Nearly 85 cents
of every membership
dollar funds
projects and
services that
conserve climbing
access, protect the
climbing
environment, and
minimize impacts and
restrictions across
the U.S.
- Your donations
allow the Access
Fund to work with
legislators, acquire
land to open or
preserve climbing,
assist with
formation of Local
Climbing
Organizations across
the country, and
more
- By joining, you
take an active role
in protecting and
conserving climbing
areas for this and
future generations.
- BENEFITS:
- You will
receive
membership
benefits through
the
Access Fund
Membership
Rewards Program.
- You'll
receive
subscriptions to
Vertical
Times
bi-monthly print
newsletter and
monthly AF
E-News
electronic
newsletter.
- As a member,
you'll receive
discounts on
Access Fund
Merchandise
through our
MemberSHOP.
- For
donations of $50
or more, receive
a FREE Access
Fund T-shirt.
You may also
qualify for
other benefits
offered through
the
Access Fund
Membership
Rewards Program.
- You'll
receive a
Membership Card
with associated
discounts and
Access Fund
stickers to show
your support and
dedication to
the cause.
- New members
will receive our
Access +
Conservation
Member Handbook,
which is updated
regularly and
downloadable
here. This guide
helps you get in
touch with your
regional Access
Fund
representatives,
gives tips on
political action
letter writing
and how to
become an
effective
grassroots
activist, and is
a primer on ways
to save access
and protect the
environment at
your local
crags.
Click to
Become a Member
Now!
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