17 Apr Rebolting project in Kalymnos supported by the UE

Now is official the rebolting project in Kalymnos with the contribute of the European Community. ClimbKalymnos.com confirmed that, after years of maintenance efforts of volunteers, the project of rebolting has been approved and the beautiful island  will have the support of the EU.
Works will begin this summer and should be concluded by the end of the year. Overseeing the project will be Aris Theodoropoulos alongside a team of other qualified, experienced equippers, including members of theKalymnos Rescue Service.
These are the numbers of the operation:
• 2400 stainless-steel glue-in bolts (316L, 12mm) are to be used for rebolting existing routes
• 400 V-type anchors with two opposed carabiners are to replace older lower-offs
• 580 carabiners are to be placed on anchors without carabiners or used to replace worn carabiners
• 100 new routes are to be equipped using stainless-steel bolts (316L, 12mm) and V-type anchors with two opposed carabiners
• Some roadside crag markers/signposts will be added
• All parts of the rebolting/equipping program must be completed by the end of 2015.
The initial works will involve probably the Grande Grotta, Odyssey, Sikati Cave and Irox.