Futagoyama/Central Ridge, Shiroyama/Battle Runner, Mt. Kentoku Hatate Rock/Central Ridge, Mt. Route: Mt. Mizugaki/Juichimeniwa back wall/Joyful Moment/Mt. Maehotaka/Kitaone/Mt. Kitahotaka/Eastern ridge/Mt. Tsurugi/Genjiro ridge/Mt. Concentric runze, large icicles on Mt. Arafune, Aizawa back wall, etc.
Multi-pitch climbing technology is often required for sports multi-climbing that you want to challenge, alpine multi-climbing that you want, multi-pitch ice climbing, climbing on these high-altitude walls, and climbing in mountainous areas. Even if you don’t need it, if you have mastered multi-tasking, you will be more likely to be able to safely deal with difficult situations to some extent.
Beta offers an introductory course where you can learn multi-pitch technology.
This workshop is for those who are new to multi-pitch climbing, those who want to review, and those who want to check their skills.
Since it will be held at the lead wall “Shinjuku Face” on the 3rd floor of Beta, you can take the course without worrying about the weather.
In this workshop, you can learn about the multi-pitch climbing system and safety management in the classroom, and actually experience two pitches indoors.
In multi-pitch climbing, there is a lot of knowledge to be learned and movements to be mastered, and it will be a dense time of 3 hours each time, 6 hours in total.
This introductory class does not immediately prepare you to climb multi-pitch routes on natural rocks. Before climbing a natural rocky place, it is necessary to understand safety management and practice so that a series of actions can be performed smoothly.
In the beta, students follow up on the following for the safe debut of Sotoiwa Multi.
1) Rope practice (every Monday from 19:00)
We hold rope practice sessions mainly for those who have taken the beta rope course (lead/multi).
Beta staff will be on hand to help you practice.
Participation by yourself is also fine. You can either practice with someone who has the same goal as you, or the staff will be your practice partner.
There is no participation fee. Only gym usage fee is OK.
Rope and gear rentals are free.
2) Free rope gear rental
Course participants can rent ropes and gear (ATC, harness, quickdraw) for free at any time.
Please come and practice when it is convenient for you.
3) Outdoor multi-pitch climbing practice session
We are holding a multi-pitch climbing practice session on the outside rock.
Under the safety management of the staff, participants will team up and climb. In fact, we climb with a crane by ourselves.
The climbing level is not so high, and the rope work is practiced.
4) Order rope course (every Friday)
We also offer classes on individual topics such as rappelling, fulcrum building and more.
As advanced techniques, we will also provide training on temporary fixing, climbing back, self-rescue, lifting system, etc.
Content and schedule can be arranged according to your request.
Also, it doesn’t matter how many times you take the “Introduction to Multi-Pitch Climbing” course.
Let’s wear a solid multi manners!
[Time] 3 hours each for the first and second parts, including a break of about 10 minutes
[Place] Beta [3F] Shinjuku Face
[Lecturer] Yasushi Ozawa (Beta Owner)
[Target] Multi-pitch climbing inexperienced and beginners, and lead climbing experienced
*If you have no lead climbing experience, please take the “Lead Climbing Beginner Course” in advance.
*Participation must be over 18 years old.
[Capacity] 4 people (reservation system, first-come-first-served basis)
Minimum number of participants 1 person
[Course fee]
5,500 yen each (tax included)
*Gym usage fee included
*Please pay at the reception on the day.
【Belongings】
Required: Climbing shoes, harness, belay device, helmet
Optional: 4 or more carabiners with safety rings, PAS (can be substituted with a sling), 1 120 cm sling, friction hitch cord, 3 quick draws
Rental: Harnesses, belay devices, and helmets are available for free rental. Rent climbing shoes (300 yen/bring your own socks) on the 1st floor and gather on the 3rd floor.
[Course content]
The first part [Construction of Belay station] and the second part [rappelling down] will be a two-time set course.
Part 1 [Construction of Belay station]: Mastering Tsurube system, construction of Belay station, second belay
・Explanation of multi-pitch system and procedures, demonstration by staff
Climbing with a crane, ensuring safety, calling, gear delivery
・Explain multi-pitch gears
Gear selection, carrying
・Concept of safety management
・Explanation on how to take the runner (intermediate fulcrum)
Type of fulcrum, natural protection, zero pin
・Construction of fulcrum
Description of fixed dispersion, flow dispersion (quad system), and self-belay, staff demonstration
・ Support point construction practice (fixed dispersion)
・Explanation about second belay, staff demonstration
・Second belay practice
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Part 2 [Rappelling]: Practice 2 pitches with the rappelling/Tsurube system
・Review the mechanism and procedure of multi-pitch
・Explanation of rappelling, backup, friction hitch, rope management, staff demonstration
・Rappel practice
・Practice climbing a multi-pitch with a crane
[Videos for preparation and review]
Clove hitch for self-belaying on the main rope
Clove hitch when building a belay station with fixed dispersion
Registration
If you want to participate, please Beta store, call, email.
▼In store or by phone: Please tell us the following information.
1. Desired date of participation
2. Your name
3. Date of birth
4. Phone number (Please write the number where you can be contacted on the day)
5. Whether or not to rent (If yes, please describe the items you need)
6. Beta member or non-member (please write which one)
7. Participation schedule (example: 4/16 (Sunday) before and after, etc.)
▼For e-mail: Please send an e-mail with the following address, subject, and text.
◆ E-mail address: info@beta-climbing.com
◆Email subject: ○/○ ○ time-Beginners Course to multi-pitch climbing ○ Participation request
◆E-mail text: Please write 1. to 7. in the previous section.
[Deadline] The deadline will be closed as soon as the application reaches the capacity.
[On the day] Please complete the reception (please pay the course fee) and change clothes at Beta [1F] about 30 minutes before the start of the course. Also, please complete the update as necessary.
* If you are not a beta member, you will need to register as a member, so Pre-registration is recommended.
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For those who have applied, we will send you an e-mail from Beta Climbing Gym at a later date. If you do not receive a reply within 1-2 days after sending the participation application email, please call beta.
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*Notice to everyone*
The [3F] climbing area may not be open to the general public during the course. We apologize for the inconvenience, but thank you for your understanding.
Gear used for multi-pitch. Prepare the bare minimum of gear.
Racking gear. Set your own rules.
Protection. Use at your own discretion. In poor conditions, natural protection should also be used.
Climbing preparation, mutual confirmation
Building a belay station
Building a belay station and belaying the second
From building a belay station to belaying the second
Building a belay station and belaying the second
There are three ways to build a belay station (fixed distribution/floating distribution/quad anchor). Fixed distribution is recommended.
Simulation of the Tsurube system
Simulation of the Tsurube system
Simulation of the Tsurube system
Backed-up rappelling system
Bad rappel station, American Death Triangle
Rappel practice
Abseiling practice
Backing up the second or subsequent person descending
Simulation of 2 pitches. Descending by rappelling.
2-pitch simulation. Descending by rappelling.
2-pitch simulation. Descending by rappelling.
2-pitch simulation. Descending by rappelling.
2-pitch simulation. Descending by rappelling.
Lead climbing is the basis of all rope climbing. If you want to climb using ropes, you must first master lead climbing.
Once you have mastered the basics, such as the system of lead climbing and how belaying works, move on to the next step, such as multi-pitch climbing.
This seminar is a seminar to learn ropework and other basic techniques for lead climbing.
The feature of this course is that you can learn comprehensively and theoretically. You can also learn about the manners and rules for both outdoor and indoor climbing.
It is suitable for beginners to lead climbing and those who want to review. It will be held at the beta 3F lead wall “Shinjuku Face”, so you can take the course without being affected by the weather.
The course will be divided into two parts, with lectures and practice on lead climbing [Part 1] “Climbing Techniques” and [Part 2] “Belay Techniques”.
In the second part, belay techniques, we will respond to your requests regarding brake-assisted belay devices such as GriGri, in addition to tube-type belay devices such as ATC and Rebelso.
There are many things you need to know about both lead and belay, and there are many things you need to be able to do, so each part is 2.5 to 3 hours, for a total of about 5 to 6 hours. It will be a very dense time. You can also take only the first or second part.
It is not guaranteed that you will be able to practice lead climbing on a lead gym or outdoor rock immediately after taking this course.
It is necessary to practice clipping and belaying movements repeatedly so that they can be done smoothly, and to understand safety management such as risks on rocks, how to use gear correctly, and what to do if you fall.
Beta provides the following follow-up to ensure that participants have a safe debut in lead climbing.
1) Rope training session (every Monday from 7:00 p.m.)
Rope training sessions are held mainly for those who have taken Beta’s rope training course (lead/multi).
Beta staff will be on-site to help with practice.
It is okay to participate alone. You can practice with people with the same purpose, or a staff member will be your practice partner.
There is no particular participation fee. Just the gym fee is OK.
Rope and gear rental is free.
2) Rope gear rental is free
Rope and gear (ATC, harness, quickdraw) rental is free at any time for course participants. Please come and practice whenever it is convenient for you.
3) Outdoor Lead Climbing Beginners Practice Session
We hold lead climbing practice sessions on outdoor rocks.
The basic practice is top rope climbing, but upon request, we also practice lead climbing and belaying, taking into account skills, etc.
4) Order rope course (every Friday)
We also hold courses on individual topics such as belaying and building top rope anchors.
The content and schedule can be arranged according to your requests.
You can also take the “Lead Climbing Beginners Course” course as many times as you like.
Let’s learn the proper way to lead!
[Time] First part 3 hours, second part 2.5 hours, breaks will be taken as necessary
*Lesson time may vary depending on the number of participants
[Location] Beta [3F] Shinjuku Face
[Instructor] Yasushi Ozawa (Beta Owner)
[Target] Beginners and those with no experience in lead climbing
*Participants must be 18 years of age or older. (For parent-child participation, children must be elementary school age or older)
[Capacity] 6 people (reservation required, first come first served)
Minimum number of participants: 1 person
[Course fee]
5,500 yen each for the first and second sessions (tax included)
*Gym fee included
*Please pay at the reception on the day.
[What to bring]
Required: Climbing shoes, harness, belay device
Rental: Harness and belay device are available for free rental. Please rent climbing shoes (300 yen/bring your own socks) on the 1st floor and meet on the 3rd floor.
[Preparation/review video]
How to tie an eight knot
How to clip
How to send out and take in the rope when belaying at ATC
Climbing———-
-About types of climbing
-Free climbing/aid climbing
-Explanation of bouldering/rope climbing (lead/top rope)
-Harness wearing/figure-of-eight knot
-Clip practice
-About types of anchors and safety
-Demonstration of clipping in lead climbing
-Explanation of NG6 actions (reverse clip/Z clip/getting between rope and wall/hand drop/skipping clip/holding anchor)
-Safety management such as zero pin and pre-clip
-Lead climbing practice with pseudo-lead (staff belay)
*Practice of figure-of-eight knot will be kept to a minimum, so please prepare and review.
We have prepared videos for preparation and review, so please see the bottom of the page.
Belaying———-
・Explanation of the types of belay devices and the evolution of belaying methods (body belaying such as side tangles)
・Experience braking a belay device
・Practice putting in and taking out the rope with a belay device
・How to apply tension
・Top rope belaying demo Top rope belaying practice (staff climbing)
・Lead belaying demo Lead belaying practice (staff climbing)
Participation application
If you would like to participate, please apply at the Beta store, by phone, or by email.
▼Please tell us the following information in store, by phone, or by email.
1. Preferred date of participation
2. Name
3. Date of birth
4. Phone number (please write a number where you can be contacted on the day)
5.Do you have a barrel or not (if so, please state what you need)
6. Beta member or non-member (please indicate which)
7. Dates of participation (e.g. 4/8 (Sat) first and second part, etc.)
▼By email: Please send an email with the address, subject, and body of the email below.
◆Email address: info@beta-climbing.com
◆Email subject: ○/○, ○: ○ o’clock onwards, Lead climbing beginner course, ○th part, participation request
◆Email body: Please write 1. to 7. from the previous paragraph.
[Deadline] Applications will close as soon as the capacity is reached.
[On the day] Please check in (pay the course fee) and get changed at Beta [1F] about 30 minutes before the start of the course. Also, please warm up if necessary.
※If you are not a Beta member, you will need to register as a member, so we recommend that you pre-register in advance.
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Applicants will receive a confirmation email from Beta Climbing Gym at a later date. If you do not receive a reply within 1-2 days of sending your application email, please call Beta.
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※Notice※
During the seminar, the climbing area on the 3rd floor may not be available for public use. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
We hold rope climbing practice sessions in outdoor fields. Lead climbing, multi-pitch climbing, crack climbing.
【Lead climbing practice session for beginners】
We climb on top rope or lead on rocky areas with easy routes.
Recommended for those who are just starting out, who want to step up from walking to variations on rocky ridges, and those who want to practice lead or master on easy routes.
All necessary gear (shoes, helmets, harnesses, chalk) can be rented (550 yen per item).
We will hold the session at Mt. Washizu, Mt. Ogawa, etc.
【Introduction to cracks】
This is a practice session for beginners to cracks. We climb cracks on top rope. We will give a lecture on how to decide jams and how to set up protection.
Depending on your skill level, you can set up protection (cams) while climbing or climb on lead.
For a better understanding of jamming and protection installation, please take the indoor course “Introduction to Cracks” beforehand.
This will be held at Yugawara Makuiwa, Ogawayama, etc.
【Multi-Pitch Introduction】
Participants will form a party and climb 4 pitches of a gentle route. Fixed ropes will be set up, and an environment will be prepared where you can climb while ensuring your safety if necessary. There will be staff at the end of the pitch to confirm how to set anchors and belay.
You will climb under the safety management of staff, but since you will be climbing on your own, please check the ropework in advance. If you are unsure, please take the indoor course “Multi-Pitch Beginner Course”.
This will be held at Yugawara Makuiwa, Goku Slab, etc.
【Lead Climbing Practice Session】
This is a practice session for experienced lead climbers. We will climb problems ranging from 5.8 to 5.11a using top rope. Depending on your skill level, you can also climb on lead. If you would like to practice belaying, a staff member will belay you.
We recommend that you gain experience in leading and belaying indoors before practicing outdoors. Beta also offers an indoor course, “Lead Climbing Beginners Course,” so please make use of it.
【Weekday Climbing Club】
The destination and content will be decided according to the requests of the participants. In general, the first person to make a request will be given priority. Please let us know when you apply.
Locations
Faces (Lead/Top Rope): Kofu Makuiwa, Kabutoiwa, Yugawara Makuiwa, Tennoiwa, Kernel Rock, Shiroyama, Washizuyama, Futagoyama, Shibasaki Rock, Kawamata, etc.
Cracks (Lead/Top Rope): Yugawara Makuiwa, Kabutoiwa, Kofu Makuiwa, Ogawayama, Jogasaki
Multi: Yugawara Makuiwa (Goku Slab), Shiroyama (Southwestern Edge, etc.), Futagoyama (Central Ridge, etc.), Ogawayama (Selection, Lemon Route, etc.), Ura Myogi (Kido Wall), Tachiokayama (Hidari Iwa Ridge), Mitsutoge (Central Ridge, etc.), etc.
Half ropes can be rented (1100 yen).
Rappelling/climbing back up: Mt. Washizu, Mt. Hiwada, Mitsutoge, etc.
Dates held from April to June
■Lead climbing practice session for beginners
May 10th (Sat) Numazu, Mt. Washizu
June 28th (Sat) Numazu, Mt. Washizu
July 6th (Sun) Numazu, Mt. Washizu
■Weekday climbing club
April 10th (Thursday) Face/Kernel Rock or Tenno Rock
April 15th (Tuesday) Multi/Tachiokayama
April 23rd (Wednesday) Multi/Location TBD
May 1st (Thursday) Face/Yugawara-makuiwa
May 8th (Thursday) Multi/Yugawara-Makuiwa
May 16th (Friday) Face/Tennou-iwa
May 20th (Tuesday) Face/Colonel Rock
May 28th (Wed) Multi/location TBD
June 12th (Thu) Mulit/location TBD
June 17th (Tue) Multi/Tachiokayama
June 25th (Wed) Face/location TDB
■Introduction to crack climbing
May 24th (Sat) Ogawayama
June 21st (Sat) Ogawayama
■Introduction to multi-pitch climbing
May 11th (Sun) Yugawara Makuiwa Goku Slab
June 1st (Sun) Yugawara Makuiwa Goku Slab
July 13th (Sun) Yugawara Makuiwa Goku Slab
At Beta, you can climb until you are satisfied!
You will climb with a top rope prepared by the staff and belayed by the staff.
If there is a route you want to climb, we will set up the rope. If you feel like you have not climbed enough, we will belay until sunset.
At Beta, we will help you become an independent climber!
If you would like to lead or practice belaying, please contact us.
Depending on your skill level, you will practice pseudo-leading, leading, or belaying.
For multi-climbing, participants will pair up with other participants, and staff will check safety from nearby.
Recommended for these people.
– Enjoy mountain climbing and want to climb rock ridges more safely.
– Want to step up and do variation or alpine climbing.
– Interested in outdoor climbing, but bouldering is a bit difficult to go to.
⇒ “Lead Climbing Practice Session for Ultra Beginners” is recommended.
– Do bouldering and are also interested in rope climbing.
– If you want to enjoy indoor leading and want to try leading on outdoor rocks.
– If you want to enjoy outdoor rocks regularly.
– If you want to practice leading and belaying on outdoor rocks.
– If you want to be able to go to outdoor rocks by themselves.
⇒ “Lead Climbing Practice Session” is recommended.
– People who have weekdays off.
・If you want to climb on a weekday when the rock face is clear.
⇒We recommend the “Weekday Climbing Club”
・If you want to try crack climbing!
・If you want to learn crack techniques for alpine multi-climbing.
・If you want to practice setting cams
⇒We recommend “Introduction to Crack Climbing”
・If you want to practice the system on outdoor rocks.
・If you want to debut outdoor multi-climbing.
・It’s been a while since I last went multi-climbing, so I’m worried about whether I remember the system.
⇒We recommend “Introduction to Multi-Pitch Climbing”
Overview
【Location】
See the location above. Weekday climbing clubs may not be decided yet due to requests. Please let us know your request when you apply. Below
Past locations: Tennoiwa/Kernel Rock/Yugawara Makuiwa/Kofu Makuiwa/Washizuyama/Kogashiyama/Ojinjoyama/Shibasaki Rock/Yukawa/Ogawayama/Kofu Kabutoiwa/
【Access etc.】
We plan to meet at the site around 8:00. We will break up around 17:00 local time. If the rock face is accessible by public transport, staff will belay until sunset if there are people who want to continue climbing after the break up time.
If the rock face is not accessible by public transport and you do not have a car or other means of access, you can ride in the staff’s car (travel costs around 4,000 to 8,000 yen). The price and meeting time vary depending on the rock face, but generally we will meet at the Shinjuku Station West Exit underground rotary between 5 and 6:00. Please also inquire about picking up at a station near the rock face.
※About transportation costs
If many people wish to ride in the staff car (4 or more people), we will arrange a rental car.
In that case, the estimated cost is as follows.
In the case of Ogawayama
Rental car + fuel cost: about 20,000 yen, Expressway (Hatsudai⇔Sudamo): about 8,000 yen
28,000 yen divided by the number of people.
6 people: 4,700 yen per person
5 people: 5,600 yen per person
4 people: 7,000 yen per person
【Target】
Lead climbing beginner practice: For beginners and those with no experience in climbing and bouldering. Shoes, helmets, and chalk can also be rented.
Lead climbing practice: For those with climbing and bouldering experience who are beginners and those with no experience in outdoor lead climbing.
Introduction to crack climbing: Experienced climbers and boulderers, but crack beginners and inexperienced climbers.
Introduction to multi-pitch climbing: Multi-beginners. Those who understand the system and can lead and follow on their own during practice.
Weekday climbing club: No climbing or bouldering experience required. Anyone who wants to climb on weekdays.
*Beta membership registration is required. Please register in advance to participate.
*Participants must be 20 years of age or older.
【Capacity】
Lead climbing beginners training: 10 people (minimum number of participants: 2 people, 1 person if the participant can belay)
Lead climbing training: 10 people (minimum number of participants: 2 people, 1 person if the participant can belay)
Introduction to crack climbing: 10 people (minimum number of participants: 2 people, 1 person if the participant can belay)
Introduction to multi-pitch climbing: 4 people (minimum number of participants: 2 people, 1 person if the participant practices with a staff member)
Weekday climbing club: 10 people (minimum number of participants: same as other training courses)
【Participation Fee】
Lead climbing beginners practice: 8,800 yen
Introduction to crack climbing: 7,700 yen
Introduction to multi-pitch climbing: 14,300 yen
Lead climbing practice: 7,700 yen
Weekday climbing club: Face, crack, rappelling, and back-climbing 7,700 yen, multi 14,300 yen
【Rental】
Half rope: 1,100 yen (Beta will provide ropes for lead and crack)
Harness, helmet, etc. 550 yen per item
【Cancellation】
Cancellations are accepted at any time, but cancellations made the day before or on the day of the event will incur a cancellation fee (100% of the course fee).
Participation fees can be paid at Beta (cash, credit card, PayPay, dPay, Merpay, auPay, transportation electronic money, ID, QUICpay) or in cash on the day of the event.
※If the event is cancelled due to rain or other reasons on or before the day of the event, the participation fee will be refunded.
※If the event is cancelled on-site before the start of the event, a half-price refund will be given.
※If the event is cancelled midway or the purpose of the event is changed on-site, no refunds will be given.
※If you are not a Beta member, you will need to register as a member. Please come to the store to register as a member or pre-register by the day of the event. If you have pre-registered, please email us your pre-registration number.
If you have any requests other than the dates listed below, please let us know.
【Insurance】 Please enroll yourself.
We recommend Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance’s GK Personal Life Insurance.
Seven A, which imports climbing equipment and runs a gym, is the agency, and they provide an easy-to-understand explanation of the plans that cover climbing. Please see the PDF pamphlet.
What to bring: Lead climbing, crack climbing
Required: Climbing shoes, climbing helmet, harness, chalk, taping or crack gloves (for cracks), headlamp, drink, lunch, rain gear, cold weather clothing (winter)
Optional: Topo (route map), quickdraw, picnic sheet, belay device, self-belay cord, insect repellent, emergency kit
*Harnesses and helmets are available for rental (550 yen each).
*Ropes will be provided by BETA.
【What to bring】Multi-pitch climbing
Required: Climbing shoes, climbing helmet, harness, chalk, self-belay cord (such as a pass) + 1 carabiner with safety ring, climbing rope (half rope 50m/60m), belay set (ATC + HMS type carabiner with safety ring) 1 set, anchor construction set (3 carabiners with safety ring, 120cm sling x 1), prusik cord + 1 oval carabiner with safety ring), about 3 quickdraws (6 per party is enough), headlamp, emergency kit, drinks, lunch, cold weather clothing (winter), attack pack
Optional: Topo (route map), about 2 alpine nunchucks, spare slings 120cm x 1, 240cm x 1
*Rentals are also available. Harness, helmet: 550 yen each, half rope: 1100 yen
【Clothing】
Clothing suitable for climbing (tops and bottoms), approach shoes
*The rocks can get very cold in winter, spring, and fall. Be sure to bring warm clothing such as fleece or down.
*Please avoid sandals as you may be walking on rough ground.
【Toilets】
Some rocks do not have toilets or water sources.
Please bring toilet paper and plastic bags for collecting used paper.
【Cancellation】
We may cancel the event due to weather or other circumstances.
We will contact you by email or phone by around 7pm the day before regarding the decision on whether to hold the event or not.
When applying, please be sure to enter a phone number and email address where you can be contacted the day before and on the day of the event. In the event of cancellation, the participation fee will be refunded in full.
Preparation and review video
How to tie an eight knot
Clove hitch for self-belaying with the main rope
Clove hitch for building fixed distributed belay stations
Apply to participate
If you would like to participate, please visit the Beta store, or call, email,
There is an article about the journey of Haruko Takeuchi, who won the ice climbing Continental Open Overall Championship. Please take a look!
Just to let you know, we are planning an outdoor dry climbing event on June 7-8. Look forward to it!
At the dojo, we will help you grow one step further.
The dojo owner will give each participant a problem and help them solve it.
The owner of the dojo is Junko Sensei, who is well known for her introduction to drytoolring.
From 20:00 to 22:00, you can come and go as you please. You can come at a time that is convenient for you, and of course you can leave early.
Participation is limited to experienced people.
If you are doing dry touring for the first time, please take “Introduction to dry tooling“.
Held on Tuesday, 13th May！
Overview
[Place] Beta [3F]
[Hours] 20:00-22:00 (free entry and exit)
[Dojo owner] Junko Sasakawa
* Profile description at the bottom of the page
[Target] Those who have experienced dry touring
*Participation must be over 18 years old.
[Capacity] 8 people (Priority given to those who have participated less often, first-come-first-served basis if the number of participants is the same)
[Course fee] 4400 yen (tax included)
*Please pay at the reception on the day.
【Belongings】
・Clothes suitable for ice climbing (long sleeves and long pants are recommended. *Short sleeves are fine in summer and other hot seasons, but please be careful.)
・Ice ax (*1)
·Helmet
・Gloves (*2)
・Climbing shoes
*1 Please remove the hammer and adz. See “Preparing the Ax” for more information. please do.
*2 Gloves are essential to prevent injuries and protect your fingers. We recommend getting the perfect size. Leather golf gloves are easy to use, but you can also use thin gloves for work at home centers. It is difficult to climb with loose belay gloves or non-slip gloves.
Items that can be rented —————-
・Ice ax (free/please bring a taping with a width of 25mm or more)
·Helmet
・Climbing shoes (paid 330 yen/please bring socks/rent on 1F and bring to 3F)
[Course content]
Each session will have a theme.
If you want to step up your dry tooling skills, climb until you run out!
Participation
If you would like to participate, please apply at Beta store or email.
▼For e-mail: Please send an e-mail with the following address, subject, and text.
◆ E-mail address: info@beta-climbing.com
Email subject: 5/13 dry tooling Dojo request
Email text: Please write the following 1. to 5.
1. Your name
2. Gender
3. Date of birth
4. Phone number (Please write the number where you can be contacted on the day)
5. Whether or not to rent (If yes, please write the rental product name)
6. Beta member or non-member (please write which one)
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For those who have applied, we will send you an e-mail from Beta Climbing Gym at a later date. If you do not receive a reply within 1-2 days after sending the participation application email, please call beta.
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[Deadline] The deadline will be closed as soon as the application reaches the capacity.
[On the day] Please complete the reception (pay the gym usage fee + class fee) and change clothes at Beta [1F] about 30 minutes before the start of the class. Also, please complete the update as necessary.
* If you are not a beta member, you will need to register as a member, so Pre-registration is recommended.
Major achievements
[Competition]
2018 Montura Nanners Cup Her Beginner Division Winner
2019 Montura Dry Touring Championship Women’s 2nd Place
2020 UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup China match semi-final advance Women’s lead 18th
2020 UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup Korea Match Women’s Lead 28th
2020 UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup Annual Overall Ranking: Female Lead 30th
2021 BETA Cup Mixed Male and Female 6th Place
2023 UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup Annual Overall Ranking: Female Lead 21st
[Outer Rock]
Spring 2019 Kamakurayama Hayate D10 RP
Autumn 2020 Futakuchi Valley Kagura D9+ RP
Winter 2021 MIX route (unnamed) M8 RP
*Notice to everyone*
The [3F] climbing area cannot be used by the general public during the course. We apologize for the inconvenience, but thank you for your understanding.
The trajectory of Haruko Takeuchi, who we introduced last month, and her overall victory at the Continental Open, has been summarized in an article. Please take a look. Let’s support her again next year!
Now, let’s enjoy dry touring as a “fun muscle training” for next season’s ice!
Dry touring is climbing rock walls and artificial walls using ice axes and crampons.
In Europe and the United States, it is enjoyed by many people as a genre of climbing.
In Japan, there are many climbers who enjoy it as a competition or use it as training for ice climbing or alpine climbing.
This course is for those who want to start dry touring, or those who have experienced it a few times but want to learn the basics properly.
You will climb using axes, but if you don’t have your own axes, we will rent them, so don’t worry.
Also, those who have taken this course can rent axes for free at any time in the future!
Those who are using Beta’s dry wall for the first time should also take this course.
The instructor, Mepanna of Ginrei-kai, is not only into dry tooling, but also into a wide range of rock, ice, alpine, and other climbing, so please feel free to ask him anything!
You can take the introductory class as many times as you like, but once you graduate, you can practice on your own, or if you want to practice with everyone, you can use the “Dry Tooling Practice Session” if you want to hone your techniques and step up, “Dry Tooling Dojo” if you want to do so.
Held on Wednesday, May 7th!
Overview
[Location] Beta [3F]
[Time] 19:30-22:30
[Instructor] Junko Sasagawa
*Profile at the bottom of the page
[Target] Those who have never participated in dry touring and beginners
*There is no limit to the number of times you can participate, but if there are more applications than the capacity, we may ask those who have participated many times to refrain, so please understand.
*Participants must be 18 years of age or older.
[Capacity] 8 people (priority given to those with fewer participations, first come first served in the case of the same number of participations)
[Course fee] 4,400 yen (tax included)
*Please pay at the reception on the day.
[What to bring]
– Clothes suitable for ice climbing (long sleeves and long pants recommended *Short sleeves are okay in hot weather such as summer, but please be careful)
– Ice axe (※1)
– Helmet
– Gloves (※2)
– Climbing shoes
※1 Please remove your hammer and adze. For details, please see “How to prepare your axe” and prepare accordingly.*2 Gloves are essential to prevent injury and protect the skin on your fingers. We recommend gloves that fit as snugly as possible. Leather golf gloves are easy to use, but thin work gloves available at hardware stores will also work. Loose belay gloves and gloves without anti-slip properties will make it difficult to climb.
Items available for rental—————-
– Ice axe (free/please bring taping with a width of 25mm or more)
– Helmet
– Climbing shoes (charged 300 yen/please bring socks/rent on 1F and bring to 3F)
[Lessons]
– Difference between dry touring and ice climbing (tools/moves)
– How to use an axe (how to grip, change grip, holding holds)
– Dry touring practice: traverse tasks using ice axe, basics of figure 4 and figure 9
About participation
If you would like to participate, please apply at Beta store or by email.
▼By email: Please send an email with the address, subject, and text below.
◆Email address: info＠beta-climbing.com
※Please change the @ symbol to a half-width character.
Email subject: Introduction to dry touring 5/7 Participation request
Email body: Please write 1. to 5. below.
1. Name
2. Gender
3. Date of birth
4. Phone number (Please write a number where you can be contacted on the day)
5. Rental availability (If yes, please write the name of the rental item)
6. Beta member or non-member (Please write either)
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Applicants will receive an email from Beta Climbing Gym confirming their application at a later date. If you do not receive a reply within 1-2 days of sending your application email, we apologize for the inconvenience, but please call Beta.
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[Deadline] Applications will close as soon as the capacity is reached.
[On the day] Please check in at Beta [1F] (pay gym fee + course fee) and get changed at least 30 minutes before the start of the course. Also, please warm up if necessary.
※If you are not a Beta member, you will need to register as a member, so we recommend that you pre-register in advance.
[Instructor Profile] Junko Sasagawa
Member of the Kanagawa Prefecture Workers Mountaineering Federation, Vice President of Ginreikai
In 2018, she established Ginreikai, a mountaineering club made up of only women and focused on alpine climbing. Alongside alpine climbing, she also participates in ice climbing and dry touring competitions. She is passionate about both mountains and competitions.
Major achievements
[Competitions]
2018 Montura Niners Cup, Beginner Division, Champion
2019 Montura Dry Touring Championship, Women’s 2nd Place
2020 UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup, China, Semi-Finals, Women’s Lead, 18th Place
2020 UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup, Korea, Women’s Lead, 28th Place
2020 UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup, Overall Ranking: Women’s Lead, 30th Place
2021 BETA Cup, Mixed, 6th Place
2023 UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup, Overall Ranking: Women’s Lead, 21st Place
[Outdoor rock]
Spring 2019 Kamakurayama Hayate D10 RP
Autumn 2020 Futakuchi Valley Kagura D9+ RP
Winter 2021 MIX route (unnamed) M8 RP
※Notice※
During the seminar, the climbing area on [3F] will not be available for public use. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
