2026 Climbing Advocacy Conference

Join us in Fayetteville, WV on May 1 and 2, 2026 for the Access Fund Annual Climbing Advocacy Conference. Never Solo will be present with a panel of speakers discussing the issues of Sexual Assault and Harassment in the climbing community and how we can come together to address these issues to broaden the culture of safety in our sport.

Each year, Access Fund unites the passionate leaders of the climbing advocacy community to celebrate our victories and tackle the challenges ahead. We bring together local climbing organizations, land managers, landowners, climbing gyms, gear companies, land trusts, and more to forge the future of climbing. Together, we rally for progress, ensuring that our beloved sport continues to thrive and inspire for generations to come.

This year, we’ll meet in the climbing hub of the New River Gorge to experience incredible sandstone climbing and discuss both regional and national access issues. Mark your calendars for 2 days of presentations, panels, and conversations on protecting America’s climbing.