Hello everyone, we would like to inform you that the fundraiser we organized following the tragic accident involving our friend Petr "Brumla" Hruban on Kalymnos has successfully concluded, and the proceeds have been distributed.

The Czech climbing community raised an amazing 138,200 CZK (5,432 EUR in the target currency). These funds were officially handed over to the independent association Rebolt Kalymnos, led by well-known local climber and guidebook author Aris Theodoropoulos. Aris and the entire local community expressed their immense gratitude to all the Czech climbers who contributed.

The money will be used entirely to improve the safety and sustainability of climbing on the island. Aris also provided us with detailed information about the current status of the rebolting project and how the system works on Kalymnos. Here is a brief summary of the most important points:

Massive rebolting: Since the end of 2024, the Rebolt Kalymnos Association has been completely rebolting old routes using bonded titanium bolts and titanium anchors. To date, they have completely renovated nearly 300 routes in this manner (in sectors such as Secret Garden, Kasteli, Jurassic Park, Spartacus, Kalydna, Iannis, Summertime, and others).


Examples of new titanium anchors sealed with red adhesive
Photo from the Aris Theodoropoulos archive


Examples of new protection devices
Photo from the Aris Theodoropoulos archive


Examples of new protection devices
Photo courtesy of the Aris Theodoropoulos archive


Examples of new protection systems
Photo courtesy of the Aris Theodoropoulos archive

Who is responsible for the routes? Unfortunately, there is no official system of responsibility for sport climbing routes in Greece. The only entity that receives public funding for climbing infrastructure is the local government (Municipality of Kalymnos). The Rebolt Kalymnos Association operates independently and is funded exclusively by donors. Their goal is to build a long-term structure that will ensure the maintenance of the routes (including those established by Czech first ascenders) even 10 or 20 years from now.

Warning regarding the municipality’s official program: The municipal office is currently rebolting approximately 150 routes in parallel (e.g., in the Odyssey, Iliada, Arginonta, and North Cape sectors). However, according to observations by the Rebolt Kalymnos team, stainless steel (not titanium) glued bolts are unfortunately being installed here, along with expansion rivets at anchor points - and without the use of safer epoxy resin. The authorities have not issued any specifications regarding this official program.

New website with information: You can now check the condition of the protection on individual routes on the island online at: reboltkalymnos.org or rebolttheworld.org/kalymnos.

Rescue System: The Czech side proposed investing part of the funds in transport stretchers that would be permanently stationed in more remote sectors (which would have significantly sped up transport in the event of Petr’s accident). The association called this a great idea and promised to discuss it with the local fire department and rescue team to work out safe storage and training.

Once again, a huge thank you to everyone who contributed. Petr’s tragic accident became a major turning point for Kalymnos, spurring local authorities to make every effort to make the island safer for future generations of climbers.