外岩 リードクライミング練習会 毎月開催

Every month, we hold lead climbing practice sessions in outdoor fields.
2 courses, [super-beginner practice meeting] and [practice meeting].
This is a practice session for beginners who want to climb crag with ropes, not only for those who are bouldering and lead at the gym, but also for climbers who have never done climbing so much.

we will climb until you are satisfied!
Please use the staff’s belay to climb the top rope prepared by the staff.
If there is a route you want to climb, put up a rope. If you don’t have enough climbing, belay until sunset.

We can help you become an independent climber!
If you would like to lead or practice belaying, please contact us.
Practice mock leads, leads, or belays, depending on your skill.

recommended
・to climb outside crag with a rope
・to try lead climbing as well as bouldering
・to be able to safely climb chains and ladders in mountain climbing
・to prepare to challenge the variation route
・to climb outside rocks regularly
・to be able to go to the outside rock by myself
・to practice lead and belay

If you want to climb a natural rock with a rope, please join us.
Mountain climbers are also welcome to participate. Climbing not only increases the number of routes you can go, but also leads to safety.
We are taking requests for the schedule, so please let us know if you have any requests.

Before participating, please remember the basics of how to tie ropes and lead climbing systems.
If you don’t know, please participate in ★the lead climbing beginner class held on Beta 3F. ※Not required

Overview

【Place】The location will be different depending on the time, so we will inform you each time.
Past implementation location：Tennouiwa/KernelRock/Yugawara・Makuiwa/Kofu・Makuiwa/Washizuyama/Kogashiyama/Ohito・Jo-yama/ShibasakiRock/Yukawa/Ogawayama/Kofu・Kabutoiwa

【Meeting point etc】We plan to meet there at 9:00. The dissolution is around 17:00 local time.
In the case of crag areas that can be accessed by public transportation, if anyone wants to continue climbing after the dismissal time, the staff will belay until sunset.
If you are in a crag area that is inaccessible by public transportation and do not have access by car, it is possible to ride in the staff’s car (cost per head / about 8000 yen).
The meeting time varies slightly depending on the crag areas. For details, please see the individual recruitment page.

【Staff】Yashishi Ozawa（Beta climbing gym owner）/　Mayumi Niikura（Yamane Club）/　Arina Kamijo（Beta climbing gym staff）

【Recomended】Lead climbing inexperienced person, beginner. Those who want to be able to go to the rocky place by themselves. Up to 5.10 grades.

【Requirements】
※Beta membership registration is required. Please register as a member in advance and participate.
※Participation must be over 20 years old.
※Before applying, please agree to the Beta Climbing Gym Outdoor Event Participation Terms.

【Practice content】Short route top rope climbing
The staff hangs the top rope, and the participants climb with the top rope.
If there is a route you want to climb, we will hang the top rope upon request.
Based on past performance, 4 to 6 routes (.9/ 5.10 grades) are roped and we have them try 4 to 8 times a day.

If you wish to practice lead, practice on a pseudo-lead combined with a top rope.
If you want a lead that is not a pseudo-lead, you must be able to climb the target route with a pseudo-lead without any problems, or be able to climb all 5 grades of beta (or 4th grade 3 tasks / 3rd grade 1 task).
Belay practice is limited to the timing when the staff hangs the top rope and the timing of recovery, and when another staff can back up the belay.

※Please be prepared to wear a harness and tie an eight knot (a figure-of-eight knot) in advance.
If you don’t know, please participate in ★the lead climbing beginner class held on Beta 3F. ※Not required

Preparation/review videos

How to tie a figure eight knot (eight knot)

【Capacity】8 people (minimum 4 people)
※I’m assuming 2 staff members. If there are more than 9 applications, we will increase the number of staff and increase the capacity.
※If you can apply for a group of 5 or more people, we can adjust the schedule, so please contact us.

【Participation fees】”Super beginner practice session” 8,800 yen (tax included) “Practice session” 7,700 yen (tax included)
Cancellations are accepted at any time, but a cancellation fee (100% of the course fee) will be charged if canceled on the day before or on the day.
Participation fees can be paid at beta climbing gym (cash, credit, PayPay, d payment, Merpay, auPay, transportation electronic money, ID, QUICpay) or cash on the day.

※If thIf you are not a beta member, you need to register as a member. Please come to the beta climbing gym and register as a member by the day, or complete the pre-registration. If you have pre-registered, please email us your pre-registration number.If the event is canceled due to rain, the participation fee will be refunded.
※Even if the minimum number of participants is not reached, we will still hold the event if you request a small number of participants and pay a larger participation fee.

【Insurance】Please join by yourself.
＜reference＞
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance’s GK injury insurance (personal life compensation insurance) is recommended.
Seven-A, which imports climbing equipment and operates gyms, is an agent, and the plan in which climbing is covered is explained in an easy-to-understand manner. View their PDF brochure.

【What to bring】
Required　：　Climbing shoes, Climbing helmet, Harness, Chalk, Drink, Lunch, Warm clothes, Backpack
Any　：　Topo (route map), Quickdraw, Leisure sheet, Belay device
Shared gear : Climbing rope (I provided)
※Harnesses and helmets can be rented for a fee (550 yen each).

【Clothes】Appropriate clothing for climbing (top and bottom)
※The crag areas in winter, spring and autumn can get quite cold. Be sure to bring warm clothes such as fleece and down jackets.

【Toilet】There are also crag areas without water sources such as toilets.
Please prepare toilet paper and plastic bags for collecting used paper.

We may decide to cancel due to circumstances such as weather. In case of cancellation, we will contact you by e-mail or telephone by 19:00 the day before.
When applying, please be sure to enter a phone number and email address that can be contacted on the day before and on the day. In case of cancellation, the participation fee will be fully refunded.
In case of cancellation due to customer’s convenience,a cancellation fee (100% of the course fee) will be charged if canceled on the day before or on the day.

Before applying, please agree to the Beta Climbing Gym Outdoor Event Participation Terms.

Application for participation

If you would like to participate, please check the calendar visit the Beta store, call, email.
Before applying,Beta Climbing Gym Outdoor Event Participation TermsPlease agree with.
▼When contacting us in-store, by phone, or by email, please provide the following information.
1. Desired date of participation
2.Name
3.Date of birth
4.Telephone number (please write the number where you can be contacted on the day)
5. Beta member or non-member (please write either; if you are a non-member, please also write your pre-registration number)
6. Harness/helmet/shoe rental or (Please write either)
7.Meeting location or or (please write one)
8.Other (please state your requests regarding meeting place, venue, etc.)

▼For email: Please send an email with the address, subject, and body text below.
◆Email address: info@beta-climbing.com
◆Email subject: 〇/〇 (Example: 2/18　←Date) [Outdoor crag]●●● Desire to participate (Please write the name of the training session you would like to attend in ●●●Example: Lead Super Beginner Practice Session/ Lead practice session/Weekday climbing club/Multi practice session)

■Lead climbing practice session Weekday climbing club
July 11th (Thursday) TBD
July 16th (Tuesday) TBD
July 24th (Wednesday) TBD

[Outdoor crag] Lead practice session in June 2024
■Lead climbing super beginner practice session
June 16th (Sunday) Numazu/Mt. Washizu

■Lead climbing practice session Weekday climbing club
June 13th (Thursday) TBD
June 18th (Tuesday) TBD
June 26th (Wednesday) TBD

[Outdoor crag] Lead/Crack/Multi practice session details/application page in May 2024
■Lead climbing super beginner practice session
May 18th (Sunday) Numazu/Mt. Washizu
■Lead climbing practice session
May 4th (Saturday) tennouiwa or colonel rock
■Lead climbing practice session Weekday climbing club
May 9th (Thursday) Face/Tennouiwa
May 21st (Tuesday) multi-pitch/Yugawara makuiwa
May 22nd (Wednesday) Crack/Yugawara makuiwa

[Outdoor crag] Lead/Crack/Multi practice session details/application page in April 2024
■Lead climbing super beginner practice session
[Finished] April 21st (Sunday) Numazu/Mt. Washizu
■Lead climbing practice session
[Finished] April 27th (Saturday) tennouiwa or colonel rock
■Lead climbing practice session Weekday climbing club
[Finished] April 11th (Thursday) crack/Yugawara Makuiwa
[Finished] April 16th (Tuesday) face/tennouiwa
[Finished] April 24th (Wednesday) face/tennojuiwa

[Outdoor crag] Lead/Crack/Multi practice session details/application page in March 2024
■Lead climbing super beginner practice session
[Finished] March 31st (Sunday) Numazu/Mt. Washizu
■Lead climbing practice session
[Finished] March 2nd (Saturday) tennouiwa or colonel rock
■Lead climbing practice session Weekday climbing club
[Finished] March 14th (Thursday) TBD
[Finished] March 19th (Tuesday) TBD
[Finished] March 27th (Wednesday) TBD

[Outdoor crag] Lead/Crack/Multi practice session details/application page in February 2024
■Lead climbing super beginner practice session
[Finished] February 3rd (Saturday) Numazu/Mt. Washizu
■Lead climbing practice session Weekday climbing club
[Finished] February 20th (Tuesday) TBD

[Finished] February 28th (Wednesday) TBD

[Outdoor crag] Lead/Crack/Multi practice session details/application page in December 2023
■Lead climbing super beginner practice session
[Finished] December 10th (Sunday) Numazu/Mt. Washizu
■Lead climbing practice session
[Finished] December 30th (Saturday) Akikawa/Tennouiwa Hinatawada/Kernel Rock Yugawara・Makuiwa
[Finished] January 3rd (Wednesday)　Akikawa/Tennouiwa Hinatawada/Kernel Rock Yugawara・Makuiwa
■Weekday climbing club
[RFinished] December 12nd (Tuesday) Location/Negotiable
[Finished] December 21st (Thursday) Location/Negotiable

[Outdoor crag] Lead/Crack/Multi practice session details/application page in November 2023
■Lead climbing super beginner practice session
[Finished] November 18th (Saturday) Numazu/Mt. Washizu
■Lead climbing practice session
[Finished] November 5th (Saturday) Akikawa/Tennouiwa
[Finished]　 November 11th (Saturday)　Hinatawada/Kernel Rock
■Weekday climbing club
[Finished] November 9th (Thursday) Location/Negotiable
[Finished] November 21st (Tuesday) Location/Negotiable

[Outdoor crag] Lead/Crack/Multi practice session details/application page in October 2023
■Lead climbing super beginner practice session
[Finished] October 29th (Sunday) Numazu/Mt. Washizu
■Lead climbing practice session
[Finished] October 7th (Saturday) Akikawa/Tennouiwa
■Weekday climbing club
[Finished] October 19th (Thursday) Location/negotiable
[Finished] October 24th (Tuesday) Location/Negotiable

September 2023 [Outdoor crag] Lead/Crack/Multi Practice Meeting Details/Application Page
■Lead climbing super beginner practice session
[Finished] September 16th (Saturday) Numazu Washizuyama
■ Lead climbing practice session
[Finished] Monday, September 18th Akikawa / Tennoiwa
[Finished] September 26th (Tuesday) Location/negotiable

July 2023 [Outdoor crag] Lead/Crack/Multi practice session details/application page
■Lead climbing super beginner practice session
[Finished] July 16 (Sunday) Numazu, Mt. Washizu
■ Lead climbing practice session
[Finished] July 15（Saturday） Okuchichibu/Ogawayama
[Finished] July 17（Monday） Akigawa/Tennouwai
[Finished] July 25 (Tuesday) Saku Shiga

June 2023 [Outdoor crag] Lead/Crack/Multi practice session details/application page
■Lead climbing super beginner practice session
[Finished] June 10 (Saturday) Numazu, Mt. Washizu
■ Lead climbing practice session
[Finished] Tuesday, June 13 Okuchichibu/Ogawayama
[Finished] June 22nd (Thursday) Saku Shiga

May 2023 [Outdoor crag] Lead/Crack/Multi practice session details/registration page
■Lead climbing super beginner practice session
[Finished] May 3 (Wednesday) Numazu, Mt. Washizu
■ Lead climbing practice session
[Finished] May 9 (Tuesday) Saku Shiga
[Finished] May 20 (Saturday) Akikawa / Tennoiwa
[Finished] May 25 (Saturday) Okuchichibu/Ogawayama

【Outdoor】Rope climbing session　February 2023　Reservation required
[Finished]　　110th February 8（Wed）　Yugawara・makuiwa
[Finished]　　111st February18（Sat）　Ohito・Joｰyama
[Finished]　　112nd February23（Thu）　Kofu・kabutoiwa
[Finished]　　113rd February25（Sat）　Numazu・washizuyama

April 2023 [Outdoor crag] Lead/Crack/Multi practice session details/application page
■ Beginner practice session
[Finished] April 29 (Saturday) Numazu / Mt. Washizu
■ Lead climbing practice session
[Finished] April 9th (Sunday) Akikawa Tennoiwa
[Finished] April 18 (Tuesday) Saku Shiga
[Finished] April 22nd (Saturday) Okuchichibu/Ogawayama

March 2023　Outdoor rope climbing session・detail/application
[Finished]　　118th March21（Tue）　Kofu・kabutoiwa　Crack & Face
[Finished]　　117th March18（Sat）　Yugawara・makuiwa
[Finished]　　116th March12（Sun）　Akigawa・Tennoiwa
[Finished]　　115th March11（Sat）　Numazu・washizuyama
[Finished]　　114th March 4（Sat）　Ohito・Joｰyama

January 2023　Outdoor rope climbing session・detail/application
[Held]　　109th January 25（WED）　Yugawara・Makuiwa
[Held]　　108th January 21（SAT）　Hinatawada・KernelRock
[Held]　　107th January 14日（SAT）　Ohito・Joyama
[Held]　　106th January 7（SAT）　Kofu・Kabutoiwa

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Yugawara・Makuiwa

【Place】Makuyama Park, Yugawara Town, Kanagawa Prefecture CLIMBING-net
It is a crag in Makuyama Park in Yugawara. It is a crag area that is sunny and warm in winter. Access is also good. From JR Yugawara Station, take a bus bound for Makuyama Park, get off at the last stop, and walk for about 10 minutes.
The area is divided into multiple areas, and there are plenty of grade challenges that are easy for beginners to climb. In a vacant area, you will climb 5.9 ～　5.10 grade challenges.
「Yugawara・makuiwa・Sunset（5.10a）」

【Meeting point】Meet at JR Yugawara Station at 8:50. Take the 9:00 bus. If you can come directly to the site by car, etc., please come to the site at 9:20.

【Dissolution】We will disperse according to the time (16:20) of the local bus to Yugawara Station. After the tour ends, if anyone wants to continue climbing, the staff will continue to belay. Dissolution around sunset. Head to Yugawara Station on foot, by bus, or by taxi.

【Water place/Toilet】You can use the water and toilets in front of Makuyama Park management.

Akigawa・Tenno Iwa

【Place】Akiruno City, Tokyo CLIMBING-net
It is a very accessible crag. About 15 minutes from Musashi Itsukaichi Station to the nearest bus stop (Sorigobashi). 3 minutes walk from the bus stop.
The field is divided into two areas, the lower rocky area and the upper rocky area. The lower rocky area has many gentle challenges, and the upper rocky area has a boulder-like route.
A popular route for beginners is “Crack Joy (5.9)” on the upper crag area. Other routes that I often climb at practice sessions are “Tennoiwa・Nehannokaze (5.10b)“, “Tennoiwa・Shinkiro（5.10b/c）“, and “Tennoiwa・Meidonomiyage (5.10d)“.

【Meeting point】Meet at JR Musashi Itsukaichi Station at 8:15. Take the bus leaving at 8:22. If you can come directly to the site by car, etc., please come to the site at 9:00.
If you come by car, please use the Jurigi Parking Lot (free). Take the 8:33 bus bound for Kamiyozawa from the nearby Jurigi bus stop. You can join the participants who boarded from Musashi-Itsukaichi Station.
※Please note that the Akikawa International Trout Fishing Area parking lot cannot be used for climbing purposes.

【Dissolution】The tour will disband at the time of the local bus bound for Musashi-Itsukaichi Station (16:45). After the tour ends, if anyone wants to continue climbing, the staff will continue to belay. Dissolution around sunset. Head to Musashi Itsukaichi Station on foot, by bus, or by taxi.

【Water place/Toilet】is not. In case of emergency, we may use nearby facilities.

Hinatawada・KernelRock

【Place】Ome City, Tokyo, Hinatawada Station
It is a very accessible crag. About 5 minutes on foot from Hinatawada station. There are 7 routes in a compact rocky area. Only introductory routes of limestone.
Topo and precautions are posted on the Okutama Climbing Center website, so please take a look.
A reference video of the challenges that usually climb at the session. “KernelRock・Hesoman (5/10c)” “KernelRock・Purari (5/10c)”

【Meeting point】Meet at JR Hinatawada Station at 9:30. I will go on foot.

【Dissolution】Disbanded at the site around 16:00 to 17:00. If there are people who want to climb after the tour ends, the staff will continue to belay. Dissolution around sunset.

【Water place/Toilet】I will borrow the restroom from the nearby Rose Town Deegarden.

【Others】A fee of 500 yen is required to use the rocks.

Kofu・Makuiwa

【Place】Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture　CLIMBING-net
A few minutes walk from the parking space, it is a crag with good access. The crag area is relatively compact, and there are plenty of 5.10 grade routes, so even beginners can enjoy it.
Recently, development is being carried out in the back of the current area, and it is scheduled to open to the public from around next year.

【Meeting point】Local parking space 9:00 (The number of parking spaces is limited, so please ride together as much as possible)
If there is no access means such as a car, ride in a staff car. 6:00 Meet at JR Shinjuku Station West Exit Rotary (basement).
If you can’t come to Shinjuku station at 6 o’clock, you can stay overnight at Beta. There are also many capsule hotels near Shinjuku Station where you can stay at reasonable prices, so please search for them.
You can also pick up at JR Nirasaki Station around 8:00. We will consider gatherings flexibly, so please contact us.

【Dissolution】Disbanded at the site around 16:00 to 17:00. If you are in the car, we will send you to Shinjuku Station.

【Water place/Toilet】is not. Please prepare toilet paper, etc.

Okuchichibu・Ogawayama

【Place】Kawakami Village, Nagano Prefecture, near Mawarimedaira Campsite　CLIMBING-net
The areas are scattered over a wide area, and the number of plobrems is the largest in Japan. It is also called Yosemite of Japan. The approach is to each area on foot from the parking lot of the Mawarimedaira campsite. Depending on the area, it may take several tens of minutes to an hour.
Open fires are allowed at the campsite. After climbing, some climbers pick up firewood on the way down the mountain and enjoy bonfires and camping. Many climbers spend their weekends at Mt. Ogawa during the season.

【Meeting point】9:00 am at the roundabout parking lot
If there is no access means such as a car, ride in a staff car. 6:00 Meet at JR Shinjuku Station West Exit Rotary (basement).
If you can’t come to Shinjuku station at 6 o’clock, you can stay overnight at Beta. There are also many capsule hotels near Shinjuku Station where you can stay at reasonable prices, so please search for them.
You can also pick up at JR Nagasaka Station around 8:00. We will consider gatherings flexibly, so please contact us.

【Dissolution】Disbanded at the site around 16:00 to 17:00. If you are in the car, we will send you to Shinjuku Station.

【Water place/Toilet】We will use the water and toilets at the Mawarimedaira campsite.You can also take a bath at Kinpo Sanso.

【Others】A campsite entrance fee of 500 yen per person is required for use. For campers and bathers, the camp fee is 900 yen, and the bathing fee is 500 yen (per person).

Kofu・Kabutoiwa

【Place】Fuefuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture, Mt. Kabuto
A compact crag area that is warm in winter. Face, crack, slab, etc. are compact, but there are many variations of problems. In addition,

there are plenty of challenges that beginners can enjoy.
From the parking lot at the trailhead, climb the trail for about 30 minutes.

【Meeting point】Kabuto trailhead parking lot(The number of parking is limited, so please ride together as much as possible)
If there is no access means such as a car, ride in a staff car. 6:00 Meet at JR Shinjuku Station West Exit Rotary (basement).
If you can’t come to Shinjuku station at 6 o’clock, you can stay overnight at Beta. There are also many capsule hotels near Shinjuku Station where you can stay at reasonable prices, so please search for them.
You can also pick up at JR Isawa Onsen Station around 8:00. We will consider gatherings flexibly, so please contact us.

【Dissolution】Disbanded at the site around 16:00 to 17:00. If you are in the car, we will send you to Shinjuku Station.

【Water place/Toilet】I will use the toilet at the trailhead. In winter, it may be frozen and unusable. Also, there are no toilets at the crag about 30 minutes up from the trailhead, so please prepare toilet paper.

Ohito・Jo-yama

【Place】Shiroyama, Ohito Town, Shizuoka Prefecture
The area is divided into multiple areas, there are many routes, and there are many variations of challenges such as slabs, hangs, and faces. There are also multi-pitch routes. A warm crag area in winter. There are plenty of challenges that beginners can enjoy.
You can walk to the area from the parking lot. The approach time varies depending on the area, but it takes about 10 to 30 minutes.

【Meeting point】Parking space or nearby combination (The number of parking is limited, so please ride together as much as possible)
If there is no access means such as a car, ride in a staff car. 6:00 Meet at JR Shinjuku Station West Exit Rotary (basement).
If you can’t come to Shinjuku station at 6 o’clock, you can stay overnight at Beta. There are also many capsule hotels near Shinjuku Station where you can stay at reasonable prices, so please search for them.
We can also pick you up at 8:00 at Ohito Station on the Izu Hakone Railway. We will consider gatherings flexibly, so please contact us.

【Dissolution】At the ground, dissolution around 16:00 to 17:00. If you are in the car, we will send you to Shinjuku Station.

【Water place/Toilet】There is no toilet, so please use a convenience store before meeting.

Numazu/Mt. Washizu

[Location] Mt. Washizu, Numazu City CLIMBING-net site
It is a historic rocky area that has been climbed by locals for a long time, and in 1983, four of the climbs, Maze, ET Hang, Cosmic Dancer, and Jet, were made free, and the grade was announced on Decimal, which was unusual at the time, so it suddenly became mainstream.
The jet climbed by Isao Ikeda was the first 5.12 in Japan at the time.
It’s about a 30 minute walk from the parking lot by the sea, and it’s sunny and warm. This is a popular rocky area in winter.

At the super beginner practice session, we will practice using the 5.6, 5.7, and 5.9 routes of the “Third Grade Rocks” and the 5.9 route of the “Main Wall.”
For those aiming for a more difficult route, “Mt. Washizu/Sunfish (5.10a)” “Washizuyama Maze (5.10d)” Masu.

You can also practice rappelling, climbing back up, and training with crampons at the “Third Grade Rocks”, so please let us know if you have any requests.

[Meeting] Approach bus stop (in front of Shishita Public Hall) or local rocky area
I will go by public transportation. Board the bus leaving Numazu Station at 8:15. It takes about 20 minutes by bus to reach the rocky area.

[Dissolution] Disbanded on site from 16:00 to 17:00.

[Water/Toilet] There are no restrooms, so please go to a convenience store etc. before gathering.

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