Entries filed under 'Access Fund'

Climbing Legacy of Hueco Rock Ranch to Live On

Here's news all you boulderers and climbers will be happy to hear. The Access Fund and the American Alpine Club (AAC) have partnered to keep the iconic Hueco Rock Ranch in climber-friendly hands with new ownership by the AAC. Located just outside Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site near El Paso, Texas, the ranch is the primary spot for climbers to pitch their tents, pay for a bed or hire a guide when visiting the popular climbing destination. The AAC will be dishing out over $15,000 to ...

Posted by Joe P. on July 13, 2012 7:28 PM & Tagged Access Fund, American Alpine Club, Hueco Rock Ranch, Hueco Tanks and Rock Climbing | permalink | Comments



Legends of the Crag: REI and the Access Fund's Historic Partnership

The Access Fund is celebrating its 20th anniversary, and REI is honored to have been a supporter since the beginning. Haven't heard of the Access Fund? They're a national advocacy organization that helps take care of climbing areas and keep them open to the public. During our years of partnership—which continues to this day—REI has provided the Access Fund with more than $300,000 in grant funding.  But, even more valuable than REI’s dollars has been the local partnerships that have developed ...

Posted by PeteJS on February 2, 2011 11:51 AM & Tagged Access Fund, Bouldering, Climbing, REI northridge, Service Project, Stoney Point, stewardship and volunteer | permalink | Comments