[CMCEmail] September Beta

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September 2012

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Egregious Wilderness Climbing Violations Found at Joshua Tree 



 <http://www.accessfund.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=tmL5KhNWLrH&b=5000939&ct=12186577> 

Within the pristine wilderness of Queen Mountain in Joshua Tree National Park sits a beautiful area called The Underground Chasm. Earlier this year, a local climber noticed that the approach steps to Underground Chasm were chipped into the rock, and the routes also appeared to be “enhanced”. 

Prior to 1998 there were no regulations for bolting in the Wilderness of Joshua Tree and as a result many ‘sporty’ routes appeared on Queen Mountain. However in 1998 the Park prohibited placing or replacing any bolts in Wilderness, pending a formal management policy. Now existing bolts may be replaced one-for-one and new bolts require a permit. A subsequent Park Service investigation of The Underground Chasm discovered hundreds of illegally placed bolts, fixed rope, burnt Joshua Trees, stashed camping and climbing gear, chipped steps and damage to other nearby trees and plants—all misdemeanors individually punishable by a mandatory court appearance and $5,000 fine.

The Friends of Joshua Tree and Access Fund have worked hard for decades to establish a positive relationship with the Park, and egregious wilderness violations like these jeopardize access to Joshua Tree Wilderness for all climbers.

Keep reading... <http://www.accessfund.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=tmL5KhNWLrH&b=5000939&ct=12186577> 


Southern Utah Climbers Partner with BLM 



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St. George, Utah has an enormous diversity of climbing, everything from sandstone bouldering, to limestone sport climbing, and adventurous trad. A significant portion of the area’s climbing is on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) property. Starting late last year, the BLM and local climbers began working together to balance resource impacts with recreational access. In an exemplary partnership, Southern Utah Climbing Alliance (SUCA) joined forces with the BLM to map climbing areas, designate access trails, and conduct site visits where special considerations were needed. Their work helps preserve both globally rare plants like the Bear Claw Poppy and access to climbing areas like Sunset Alley. Cheers to SUCA’s collaborative work with the BLM, which ensures both the preservation of climbing access and important natural and cultural resources. 

For more information, visit www.southernutahclimbing.org.  


We’re Hiring for the 2013 Conservation Team Road Crew!



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Your dream job is available! The Access Fund is hiring a professional two-person team for the Access Fund-Jeep Conservation Team trail crew. This position requires a passion for climbing, proven trail-building skills, conservation and stewardship education expertise, volunteer coordination experience, and team compatibility. Only pre-paired teams will be considered—the Access Fund will not place individuals in a team. The team will be selected for their ability to inspire the climbing community and promote the mission and values of the Access Fund. The Conservation Team will begin their term on January 22, 2013 and will travel throughout the US in a Jeep Patriot through the end of November 2013. The application deadline is Friday, October 12, 2012. 

See the job description! <http://www.accessfund.org/site/c.tmL5KhNWLrH/b.5000767/k.2A01/Employment.htm> 


Access Fund Offers Joint Membership with Black Hills Climber's Coalition 



 <http://www.accessfund.org/site/c.tmL5KhNWLrH/b.8332587/k.4E99/Black_Hills_Climbers_Coalition.htm> 

The Access Fund is pleased to welcome Black Hills Climber's Coalition (BHCC) as the newest joint member affiliate. BHCC has a long and successful history of protecting access and stewarding climbing areas in South Dakota’s Black Hills—from the Needles, to Mount Rushmore National Memorial, to Spearfish Canyon. Access Fund is excited to expand our partnership with BHCC to include joint membership. You can now join both organizations at the same time, with a single membership—benefits from both organizations for the cost of one! Joint membership starts at just $35.

Join today! <http://www.accessfund.org/site/c.tmL5KhNWLrH/b.8332587/k.4E99/Black_Hills_Climbers_Coalition.htm> 


Round Two Grants Awarded! 



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Thanks to all of our members who rated grants last month, helping us decide how to allocate our grant funds. During this round of the Climbing Preservation Grants Program we awarded over $18,000 to local climbing communities with worthy projects that preserve or enhance climbing access. The Access Fund Climbing Preservation Grants Program is an example of our members’ dollars at work in local climbing communities across the country. We are happy to support a diverse array of projects, including a trail team, toilet facilities to address human waste issues, Adopt a Crag stewardship projects, trail signage, and investigation of new climbing areas. 

More… <http://www.accessfund.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=tmL5KhNWLrH&b=5000939&ct=12165507>  


Fall Member Gear Giveaway



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Not yet a member of the Access Fund? Now is the perfect time to join! Now through the end of September you can join the Access Fund for just $35 and be entered into a raffle to win this amazing gear package. The package includes: 

Sterling 9.8 70m Access Fund/AAC Special Edition Rope
Omega Pacific Quick Draw Pack
Petzl Sama Harness, size L
Metolius/AF Chalk Bag
Metolius Chalk
Access Fund's "The Diamond" t-shirt

Join today for your chance to win! <https://www.kintera.org/site/c.tmL5KhNWLrH/b.8325707/k.5D2C/Sendtember_Gear_Giveaway/apps/ka/sd/donor.asp?c=tmL5KhNWLrH&b=8325707&en=mhILJRNEIcKLI7ODJ6LQL7ONJrLZL3PzF7JIJ1PKLeJNK7MUH> 


Industry Buzz


*	Take The North Face Role Models challenge! Make a pledge <http://www.thenorthface.com/en_US/get-outdoors/role-models/?stop_mobi=yes>  to share your passion for the outdoors with others and get entered to win gear and a trip to The North Face in San Francisco, CA!
*	Clif Bar is helping the Access Fund win cash! Clif will donate $5 for every moment you upload <http://www.meetthemoment.com/>  and dedicate to the AF through their Meet the Moment Campaign! 


Upcoming Events


*	Yosemite Facelift || Sept 25 – 30 || Yosemite Valley, CA
Don’t miss this amazing event! <http://www.yosemiteclimbing.org> 
*	National Public Lands Day || Sept 29 || A National Park Near You!
Free admission to most National Parks! <http://www.nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparksbystate.htm> 
*	Rocktoberfest || Oct 5 – 7 || Red River Gorge, KY
This great event benefits the Red River Gorge Climbers' Coalition. We hope to see you there! <http://rrgcc.org/rocktoberfest/> 
*	Reel Rock Tour || All Fall! || Coming to a City Near You! 
Get dates and locations. <http://www.reelrocktour.com/calendar/>  
*	The North Face Speaker Series || All Fall! || Coming to a City Near You!
Get dates and locations. <http://www.thenorthface.com/en_US/get-outdoors/speaker_series/>  


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