reasons to join
- More than 85 cents of every membership dollar funds projects and services that preserve 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, and more.
- By joining, you take an active role in protecting and conserving climbing areas for this and future generations.
- You will receive membership benefits, which are included in the Member Incentive Program.
- Subscriptions to Vertical Times bi-monthly print newsletter and monthly AF E-News electronic newsletter.
- Access + Conservation Member Handbook. 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.
- Access Fund Merchandise. As a member, you'll receive discounts on Access Fund merchandise such as embroidered AF baseball hats, men's and women's AF T-shirts, our custom replica piton Bottle O'Piners, and logo headlamps.
- Membership Card with associated discounts and Access Fund stickers to show your support and dedication to the cause.
- Access Fund T-shirt (FREE with membership donations of $50 or more) and other benefits offered through the Membership Incentive Program.



