How It Works:

When climbers find a loose bolt, rusted anchor, or other unsafe hardware while out on the rocks, they can quickly report it through BadBolts.com instead of just hoping someone else will deal with it. They snap a few photo, fill out a form describing what they found, and submit the report.

The magic happens next. The website sends alerts to the people who actually maintain that climbing area, whether that's the local climbing club, park service, or volunteer route developers. These caretakers get an email with the details.

Why This Matters:

Before BadBolts.com, hardware often went unreported or got mentioned only in passing conversations at the crag. Important safety information would get lost, and the people responsible for fixes might never hear about problems. Now, concerns gets documented and reaches the right people who can actually do something about it.

The platform organizes everything by crags, so area managers can see the big picture of what needs repair in their region. Climbers can also check an area's safety status before heading out, giving them peace of mind about the routes they're planning to climb.

This simple system turns every climber into a safety advocate and ensures that repair efforts happen where they're needed most, making the sport safer for everyone.