Dry Tooling
At Beta, climbers who meet certain conditions can use ice axes and ice tools. For ice climbers who have been struggling to find practice space, please use Beta as your training ground. Of course, enjoying sessions with fellow ice climbing friends is also great!
Usage conditions and routes differ between ice axes and ice tools. Each is summarized in separate sections below, so please read carefully before use. Note that even if you meet the usage conditions, we may restrict use during crowded times or if staff deem it dangerous. Please always follow staff instructions. These conditions are current as of April 1, 2019 and are subject to change.
Ice Axe Usage Conditions
Location
◆ [3F] Akebono Boulder / Shinjuku Face
Usage Conditions
◆ Available all day, weekdays and weekends/holidays
◆ Participants in Dry Tooling Session with Pro Ice Climber Nae Yagi or Dry Tooling Beginner Workshop. (If you haven't participated, you must be able to manage safety appropriately, such as having achieved results in dry tooling competitions)
◆ Must wear climbing shoes and helmet
◆ You will share the wall with rope climbers and boulderers. Please be extremely cautious about safety and share the space courteously.
What to Bring
◆ Ice axes (1 set rental available: ¥500)
◆ Appropriate clothing for dry tooling (long sleeves, long pants)
◆ Climbing shoes (rental available: ¥300)
◆ Helmet (rental available: ¥300)
For using Shinjuku Face rope routes, also bring:
◆ Harness (rental available: ¥300)
◆ Climbing rope (rental available: ¥300)
◆ Quickdraws (rental available: ¥300)
◆ Belay device & locking carabiner (rental available: ¥300)
* Items except shoes are free during workshops/sessions.
Routes
◆ Set up on [3F] Akebono Boulder / Shinjuku Face. These are the routes used in Dry Tooling Session with Pro Ice Climber Nae Yagi and Dry Tooling Beginner Workshop.
◆ Starts are marked with "S" and finishes with "G" on tape.
Other Notes
◆ Always use the provided boulder mats.
◆Never use holds other than those designated for ice axes. Boulder problems are also set nearby, so please be careful!!
◆ If you damage mats, holds, or other equipment with axes, please report it to staff immediately.
Ice Tool Usage Conditions
Location
◆ Available on all floors
Usage Conditions
◆ Must wear climbing shoes
◆ Since you'll be sharing space with boulderers, please pay close attention to the safety of others and yourself.
Ice Tools
◆ 1 set rental available for ¥540 (tax included). When switching hands with rental ice tools, please do not hold them in your mouth.
◆ You may use your own ice tools.
Routes
◆ A "Dry Tooling Routes" file is available. Some routes were set by professional ice climber Nae Yagi.
