Policy Rx with the Rock Doc
Policy Rx with the Rock Doc
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Policy Rx is a limited series from Access Fund, created by Dr. Erik Murdock, our Deputy Director of Programs, Policy, and Government Affairs. Each episode serves up a digestible dose of the policies shaping climbing, as Erik sits down with insiders, lawmakers, and pro climbers to break it all down.
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The show focuses on climbing advocacy, public lands, trade impacts, and environmental policy, with episodes such as discussions on the importance of advocacy with Kai Lightner and the implications of tariffs with leaders from Black Diamond, showcasing how these policies influence the climbing community.
Policy Rx is a limited series from Access Fund, created by Dr. Erik Murdock, our Deputy Director of Programs, Policy, and Government Affairs. Each episode serves up a digestible dose of the policies shaping climbing, as Erik sits down with insiders, lawmakers, and pro climbers to break it all down.
When the Protecting America’s Rock Climbing (PARC) Act became law in 2025, it marked a historic win for climbers. Now comes the next step: the draft climbing management guidance that will put the law into practice.
In this episode of Policy Rx, The Rock Doc sits down with Access Fund’s Senior Policy Advisor, Jason Keith, to break down what these long-awaited proposals mean for climbers, why climbing management matters, and how you can help shape the final policies during the public comment period.
Plus, learn why it’s important for climbers to know what type of land they’re climbing on—pro tip: roadside crags can be designated wilderness and remote alpine towers can be non-wilderness.
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