First Bolt

First Bolt is your smart climbing companion, built by climbers – for climbers.

Whether you're exploring new crags or revisiting your favorite sectors, First Bolt helps you identify climbing routes quickly and accurately using just a photo. Simply point your camera at the wall, and our AI-powered image recognition system will match it to known routes from our growing global database.

The app is designed to be intuitive, fast, and community-driven. Climbers can contribute by adding new crags, sectors, routes, and photos — helping to grow the collective knowledge of the climbing world. Each contribution helps others explore with confidence and clarity.

We know how important it is to have accurate information when you're standing below a route. That's why we built First Bolt with precision in mind, but also with a disclaimer: outdoor environments constantly change, and no system is perfect. Always use your best judgment when climbing.

First Bolt is currently free to use, join now and be part of the community shaping the future of digital climbing guides.