Local climbers are in the best position to defend their climbing areas, as they visit them most often and understand the challenges they face. That’s why APA works with local allies — organizations and individuals — in the fight for mountain access and conservation.
How can you help or support?
- Become a local or regional APA representative (volunteer)
- Create a local climbing or access organization
- Partner with APA and let’s work together — there is strength in unity!
What can APA do for you?
Provide knowledge and expertise
Support the creation of your organization with documents and consulting
Develop joint projects
Support outreach and communication
Help mobilize climbers
Send a letter, statement, or declaration to support access and conservation negotiations
Collaborate to build partnerships between park officials, climbers, climbing organizations, and other stakeholders such as outdoor brands, private landowners, and conservation groups
Responsible management of natural resources depends on organized activists committed to preserving the places where we climb.