Access Fund’s Post

BREAKING NEWS! National Park Service withdraws proposal to prohibit fixed anchors. Fixed anchors are essential pieces of a climber’s safety system. They allow us to safely and sustainably access vertical terrain, and without them, most of the iconic climbing locations in America become inaccessible. When this guidance was first proposed, thousands of climbers spoke up for sustainable Wilderness climbing. National Park Service leaders heard your collective voices loud and clear, and as of today, they have officially withdrawn their proposed fixed anchor prohibition! We applaud the Department of the Interior and National Park Service for listening to climbers and valuing the importance of the Wilderness climbing experience to the American public. YOU 👏 MADE 👏 THIS 👏 HAPPEN 👏 Let this decision demonstrate just how important your voice is. You have the ability to influence the future of climbing and the greater conservation movement, and we hope you will continue to use your power to advocate for this sport but most importantly to protect the places you love. What happens next is up to us as climbers. We must exercise restraint, humility, and respect as we climb in these amazing Wilderness areas to ensure that they remain accessible for generations to come. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g-jwV_Wk 📸: Francois Lebeau