Access Fund Conservation Team

Another great season of climbing stewardship ahead!!

Meet the 2022 Conservation Teams—Coming to a Crag Near You As the Conservation Team program was about to enter its 11th year, we reflected not only on the successes but also on how the program must adapt to fit the needs of the here and now at local crags across the country. Access Fund launched this innovative program in 2011 to bring professional…

Keeping up with the National Conservation Team can make yer head spin! Loryn and Kyle have swiftly made their way along the East Coast to the South - and a few weeks ago they stopped in West Virginia to work alongside Mid Atlantic Climbers and of Seneca at Seneca Rocks!

Together, with the help of a bunch of stoked volunteers, Kyle built a 15 foot by 2 foot high retaining wall where the East Ridge trail crosses a major drainage. Loryn built a 7 step staircase/retaining structure. There were also some sections of trail maintained and restored throughout the park. Check out these photos and let us know how you like it the next time you get some pitches in at Seneca!

Loryn and Kyle are making their way to the Southeast to join the Southeastern Climbers Coalition and Memphis Rox Climbing + Community. Keep an eye out as they wrap up their 2nd year on the road!