Celebrating the Access Fund x Movement Partnership
We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with the Access Fund as part of our Move with Purpose program! Together, we’re working to ensure that climbers today—and tomorrow—can continue to enjoy the joys of climbing while protecting the places we recreate. Here’s how we’re making it happen and how you can get involved!
Shared Mission to Protect Our Climbing Spaces
Access Fund is a national advocacy organization dedicated to keeping climbing areas open and conserving the climbing environment. Their mission aligns with our values at Movement, where we believe protecting the places we climb is essential to nurturing the climbing community. Through Move with Purpose, we’re taking action to reduce barriers to access and safeguard outdoor spaces.
What Is Move with Purpose?
Move with Purpose is Movement’s commitment to giving back and making a positive impact both inside and outside our gyms. This program is all about fostering inclusivity and environmental stewardship in the climbing world. We believe that climbing is for everyone, and through Move with Purpose, we’re dedicated to reducing barriers by providing financial support, Teal Memberships (need-based gym memberships), gym passes, and educational classes.
But our responsibility doesn’t end at the gym door. As more people discover the joy of climbing indoors, it’s crucial that we also care for the outdoor spaces where our sport began. That’s why a key part of Move with Purpose is ensuring that we’re not just creating more climbers—we’re creating climbers who are informed, respectful, and committed to preserving the natural environments we all depend on. By actively supporting conservation efforts and advocating for responsible access, we’re working to protect the outdoor climbing areas that inspire us and future generations.
In essence, Move with Purpose is our way of building a climbing community that values both accessibility and sustainability, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to climb while safeguarding the places we all love.
$100K Raised Through Matched Donations!
This year, we wanted to make a big impact. In June, through Move with Purpose, we partnered with Access Fund to launch a matching donations campaign. We committed $50K, and thanks to the climbing community’s incredible support, we raised and donated a total of $100K to fuel the work of Access Fund!
The Access Fund already started their work, putting teams on the ground at local crags to deepen the ties with local climbing communities. In early 2024, Access Fund’s teams visited Red River Gorge and Indian Creek to share best practices, host events, and partner with local organizations.
Join Us in Protecting the Places We Play
As climbing grows in popularity, our commitment to developing climbers within our gyms and supporting organizations like the Access Fund is stronger than ever. But we can’t do it alone. Whether you’re a seasoned climber or just starting out, you play a crucial role in this mission.
You can make a difference by attending advocacy-focused events at your local Movement gym, where you can learn more about protecting the outdoor spaces we all love. Or dive deeper by checking Access Fund’s Impact Map and advocacy campaigns to explore their incredible work and how you can support their mission.
Together, we’re not just climbing—we’re building a brighter, more sustainable future for our community and the environments we cherish.
*Header image courtesy of the Access Fund, 2024.