Give and Take

After a protracted battle over bolts and sport climbing, American climbers nearly lost the ability to climb on public lands in the early 1990s. It would have completely altered the course of our sport. Fortunately, lawyer and climber Armando Menocal rose to the challenge of protecting climbing for generations to come, despite the fact that many climbers hoped he would fail. We take a peek into the early days of the Access Fund and share an update on what Armando is up to today.

Armando Menocal Climbing Advocacy Fund

Originally aired in 2021.

Music by: Brendan O’Connell • Cordelia Zars