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Access Fund
climber
Boulder, CO
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Topic Author's Original Post - Jan 28, 2016 - 10:20am PT
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25 years ago today, stone master Rick Accomazzo signed documents that incorporated the Access Fund as an independent organization. Rick is still an unwavering advocate for climbing access and donates significant pro bono legal work to the cause. A huge thank you to Rick and to all of those who have built the Access Fund into the great organization it is today!
We'll be celebrating our 25th anniversary throughout 2016 and will be having a big party and celebration in the Boulder area on October 22 -- save the date.
-Access Fund
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Jan 28, 2016 - 10:40am PT
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Rick's contribution to Access Fund is largely unknown within the climbing community! Cheers for Rick!
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couchmaster
climber
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Jan 28, 2016 - 11:25am PT
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Wow, this is a great post. I didn't know that and I routinely give the access fund $cratch. Thanks Rick A and all the hard working folks who do so much for so many.
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Toker Villain
Big Wall climber
Toquerville, Utah
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Jan 28, 2016 - 11:28am PT
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Thanks Rick, but I wonder when it comes to conservation is the organization up to taking some positions that might be unpopular with the current crowd of climbers in favor of those of the future?
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crunch
Social climber
CO
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Jan 28, 2016 - 12:03pm PT
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Proud to know the guy.
Rick's an original Stonemaster, to this day a strong, sophisticated and generous advocate for climbing, and a really fun, smart guy, good for an enlightening, informative conversation about just about anything worth discussing.
Humble and low key, to boot. Respect!
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phylp
Trad climber
Upland, CA
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Jan 28, 2016 - 12:30pm PT
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It's a great organization. Kudos to Rick for his great contribution.
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eeyonkee
Trad climber
Golden, CO
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Jan 28, 2016 - 01:23pm PT
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I am definitely proud to know and be able to hang out occasionally with Rick. Class guy and an interesting conversationalist.
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Bldrjac
Ice climber
Boulder
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Jan 28, 2016 - 01:50pm PT
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AND, perhaps most importantly, Rick is one of the nicest guys on the planet! Has a lovely wife and great kids. Upstanding man, funny and kind. Oh, and is a secret surfer, as well! :-)
I am honored to call him a friend, as was Jack.
Pam
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Jan 28, 2016 - 01:57pm PT
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Nothing but a solid terrific man in many areas of life. Lucky to know him and his family.
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WBraun
climber
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Jan 28, 2016 - 02:09pm PT
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Rick is ... one of the finest human beings I've ever known ......
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Roots
Mountain climber
Tustin, CA
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Jan 28, 2016 - 02:21pm PT
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Thank you for the hard work...I love the freedom to access climbing areas.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Jan 28, 2016 - 02:35pm PT
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hey there say, rick...
wow, i LEARN so very much here!!
keep up the great work...
HAPPY APPRECIATION to you and those involved!
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Jan 28, 2016 - 02:47pm PT
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Rick is probably the best person I know.
(and I know a pretty fair amount of good people)!
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Jan 28, 2016 - 03:57pm PT
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Cheers to Rick. A genuine bad ass.
edit: meant in good way.
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Studly
Trad climber
WA
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Jan 28, 2016 - 09:13pm PT
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Thank you to the unsung hero, thank you Rick!
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Jan 28, 2016 - 09:19pm PT
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Many thanks to Rick for his Access Fund work, and for all his fine posts on Supertopo.
I am still looking forward to meeting you one of these days.
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mooser
Trad climber
seattle
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Jan 28, 2016 - 09:21pm PT
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Rick is a class act. Based on personal experience. The end.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Jan 28, 2016 - 09:40pm PT
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Ricky and Gerry are without a doubt some of the most special people on our planet. I am blessed to be able to call them friends. I didn't know this about Rick but I am in no way surprised. Thanks, Dude, for all you do with the Access Fund as well as so many other wonderful things both professionally and personally you pull off to make life better here on the planet. Cheers from lynnie and let's party on in the Sierra. :)
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Bushman
Social climber
Elk Grove, California
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Jan 29, 2016 - 07:15am PT
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It was so cool to visit with Rick this summer after some 35-40 years since I had last seen him. Such an easy going, respectful, and inspiring person with loads of integrity. I'm sure that climbers for many years to come will appreciate the efforts Rick and his organization have put forth to preserve climbing area access. He's a great writer and a wealth of knowledge as well.
Thank you Rick!
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BrassNuts
Trad climber
Save your a_s, reach for the brass...
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Jan 29, 2016 - 09:48am PT
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Rick is the real deal. A great person I am very happy to have as a friend! To boot, the guy can chicken wing with the best of them :-)
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