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[1F] Complete renewal completed March 2024

2024年04月25日

Full Renewal of the 1st Floor Completed

We invited slab master Keita Watanabe and Miwa Oba, known for her role as a high school girl climbing a school building (that’s old…), as guests, and we carried out a full renewal of the 1st floor from April 23rd to 24th.

Watabe-san has a strong image as a competitive, sport climber, but in fact, he grew up climbing outdoors, and started bouldering and lead climbing when he was in elementary school. We had a little chat, and we shared the same idea: “I want everyone who climbs mountains to climb!”. He was a perfect match for Beta, who is oriented towards outdoor rock climbing.

Oba-san mainly works on outdoor rock, and is also an instructor at Dai Oyamada’s gym, “Project.” He seems to have been climbing frequently in Futako recently, and I’ve seen him on Instagram. There’s no way we wouldn’t invite Miwa-san to Beta.
She came to visit us, but it’s been several years since she last set up. That means ⁉️ Yes, Beta is the only place in the world where you can climb Miwa Oba’s problems!! !

We have a wide variety of problems, from basic problems that teach basic moves to outdoor rock and modern problems.
Please enjoy!

Oh, by the way, we asked everyone to draw lots for the March monthly challenge. The state of that time is up on Instagram, so please take a look!

Guest setter

Beta Climbing Gym Route Set Keita Watanabe

Keita Watanabe
Born on August 30, 1993 in Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture. He started climbing in the second grade of elementary school and has been challenging himself on rock faces in the Tokai region ever since.
He also achieved good results in competitions, winning the JFA Youth Championships in 2008 and 2010, and came second in the Japan Cup in 2015, which led to him competing in the World Cup.
In 2017, he came second in the Japan Cup and placed third in the first World Cup event. He then won his first event in the third event in Nanjing, China, and finished the season in fourth place in the IFSC Climbing World Cup 2017 Bouldering Annual Rankings, his highest ranking to date.
Since then, he has continued to compete, while also putting his efforts into promoting climbing through activities such as giving lectures.

Ooba Miwa
She started climbing at the age of 9 and achieved brilliant results in Japan and Asia as a youth. She was selected to represent Japan in the bouldering event. In 2015, she appeared in a commercial for a major internet service provider, which was viewed over 1 million times in one week, attracting media attention. Her strengths are the flexibility, sense of balance, and long reach of her limbs that she has developed through gymnastics. Currently, she focuses on natural rock climbing, and is also actively involved in promoting sport climbing.

March 2024 Monthly Challenge Climbing Shoes Gift Lottery Result Announcement

2024年04月25日

We will inform you of the March monthly lottery results.

■ March　Prize
1st prize: Climbing shoes of your choice
オオムロ san

2nd prize original T-shirt
サチコ san

3rd class day ticket
くどー san

congratulations!
Mr. Kudo! ! Thank you for always visiting us! !
And multiple wins! ! He have won 1st and 2nd prizes before, so he won all of them by winning 3rd prize this time. congratulations! !
Please aim for the second multi!g two prizes in the same month.
If you have won, please inform the staff.

Well, the probability of winning has nothing to do with the number of completed entries. Anyone who writes their name has an equal chance.
The first assignment is about 5th grade, so I’m going to do my best! !

In the beta, we hope that you will enjoy new challenges through the monthly challenges and check your progress through the tape challenges, which have long set cycles. The monthly assignments have a slightly different taste than the tape assignments, such as dynamic assignments, so be sure to give them a try!

You can choose your favorite shoes from among Scarpa, Sportiva, Unparallel, Madrock, and Black Diamond.

Monthly starts in March!
Please give it a try! !

Number of completed registrations in March

Total number of completed registrations in 2024 as of the end of March

March entry form 1F

December entry form 2F

【Outdoor】Weekday climbing club Held in April Reservation required

2024年04月23日

We support climbers on weekdays!
We hold lead climbing practice sessions every weekday in an outdoor field.
From those who boulder and lead, to climbers who haven’t done much climbing, to advanced climbers who can climb on their own but don’t have a belayer.
The destination will be decided in consultation with the participants.

The climbing area to go to will be decided in consultation with the participants.
Also, even if there is only one participant, we will hold it if you can belay.

Belays and refugees can also use it.
We are taking requests for the schedule, so please let us know if you have any requests.

If you’re beginner,Before participating, please remember the basics of how to tie ropes and lead climbing systems.
If you’re not sure, check out the ★Lead Climbing Beginners Workshop. *Not required.

Overview

【Date in April】
4/11（Thu）　Yugawaramakuiwa/crack
4/16（Tue）　Tennouiwa
4/24（Wed）　Tennouiwa

【Date in May】
5/9（Thu）　TBD
5/21（Tue）Multi-pitch Mitsutouge or Yugawaramakuiwa
5/22（Wed）Crack Yugawaramakuiwa or Ogawayama

【Date in June】
6/13（Thu）　TDB
6/18（Tue）　TDB
6/26（Wed）　TDB

Past date Weekday climbing club

[Content]
This will be decided in consultation with the participants.
Please feel free to discuss top rope, lead, multi-pitch and ice climbing on faces and cracks.

[Place] To be decided in consultation with the participants.
Past locations: Tennoiwa Rock/Kernel Rock/Yugawara Makiwa Rock/Kofu Makiwa Rock/Mt.

[Access etc.] Meeting times depend on the destination. We plan to meet at around 9.00 am at the location. Dismissal is around 17:00 on site. If the crag is accessible by public transport, staff will belay those who wish to continue climbing after the break-up time until sunset.
If the crag is inaccessible by public transport and you do not have a car or other means of access, it is possible to ride in the car with a member of staff (cost split).

[Accompanying staff] Yasushi Ozawa (Beta owner) / Mayumi Niikura (Yamane Club)

[Target]Anyone who wants to enjoy climbing on weekdays, from beginners to advanced climbers.
*Beta membership registration is required. Please register as a member in advance and participate.
*Participants must be 20 years or older.

[Capacity] 8 people (minimum number of participants is 1 person)
*Assuming 2 accompanying staff. If there are more than 9 applications, we will increase the number of staff and increase the capacity.
* If you can apply as a group, we can adjust the schedule, so please contact us.
*Even if the number of applications does not meet the minimum number of participants, if the participants are able to belay, we will consider holding the event with only one staff member.

[Participation fee]
Varies according to content and destination.
Face and crack at crags accessible by train 7,700 yen (incl. tax)
14,300 yen (incl. tax) for multi-pitch climbing at crags accessible by train.
If a car is required, a separate transportation fee will be charged.　
Cancellations are accepted at any time, but if canceled on the day before or on the day, a cancellation fee (100% of the course fee) will be charged.
Please pay the participation fee at Beta store (cash, credit card, PayPay, dPay, Merpay, auPay, transportation electronic money, ID, QUICpay) or in cash on the day.
*If the event is canceled due to rain, the participation fee will be refunded.
* If you are not a beta member, you need to register as a member. Please come to the store and register as a member by the day of the event, or pre-register Please complete . If you have pre-registered, please email us your pre-registration number.

[Insurance] Please purchase insurance yourself.

Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance’s GK injury insurance (personal life compensation insurance)< /a> is recommended.
, which imports climbing equipment and operates a gym. Seven A is an agency, and the plan in which climbing is covered is explained in an easy-to-understand manner. Please see the PDF brochure.

【Belongings】
Required: Climbing shoes, climbing helmet, harness, chalk, drinks, lunch, winter clothing
Optional: Topo (route map), quick draw, leisure sheet, belay device
* Harnesses and helmets can be rented for a fee (550 yen each).

[Clothing] Clothes suitable for climbing (top and bottom)
*The rocky area can get quite cold in winter, spring, and autumn. Please be sure to bring warm clothing such as fleece and down jackets.

[Toilet] There are some rocky areas where there are no toilets or water sources.
Please prepare toilet paper and plastic bags for collecting used paper.

[In case of cancellation] We may decide to cancel due to weather or other circumstances. In the case of cancellation, we will contact you by email or phone by around 7:00 pm the day before.
When applying, please be sure to include a phone number and email address where you can be contacted the day before or on the day of the event. In case of cancellation, the participation fee will be fully refunded.

About participation

Before applying,Beta Climbing Gym Outdoor Event Participation Terms

Application for participation

If you would like to participate, please 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.Please describe your requirements regarding the location and content (face, crack, multi, ice) of the event

▼For email: Please send an email with the address, subject, and body text below.
◆Email address: info@beta-climbing.com
*Please replace @ (at mark) with half-width characters.
◆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)

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Those who have applied will receive an email from Beta Climbing Gym confirming that the application has been accepted. If you do not receive a reply within 1-2 days after sending your participation application email, please call Beta.
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※※※※Please understand that climbing is dangerous before participating※※※※
Please be aware that climbing always involves danger, and participate at your own risk. Especially in natural rocky areas, unexpected things like chipped rocks can occur. A little carelessness can cause a serious accident. During the course, please follow the instructions of the instructor and staff and be sure to maintain safety, whether you are climbing or taking a break.

[Deadline] Applications will close as soon as the capacity is reached.

[indoor] rappelling course Scheduled for March

2024年04月19日
rappel
ビレイ器
ロープ講習
仮固定
懸垂下降
登り返し

Overview

Rappelling can be used not only for multi-pitch descents, but also for nunchucks and defeat in lead climbing.
Although it is such a convenient technique, there are many accidents during rappelling.
Therefore, please use this course to acquire the correct knowledge and to hang safely.

If you want to rappel in an outdoor field, you can practice at “Lead Climbing Super Beginner Practice Session“. can.

【April date】
4/ 5（Fri）　19:00～
4/14（Sun）　18:00～
4/19（Fri）　19:00～
4/29（Mon） 18:00～

【May date】
5/ 3（Fri） 18:00～
5/25（Sat）　18:00～
5/29（Wed）　19:00～

【June date】
6/ 2（Sat）　18:00～
6/28（Fri）　19:00～

【Venue】
Beta 3F Shinjuku Face

[Content]
・The fulcrum of rappelling
・Single/Double
・Construction of rappelling system
・Backup system
・Rappelling with various belay devices
・Climbing back up

[Target]
Anyone.
If possible, it is desirable to have used a belay device for climbing etc.
It’s easier to understand if you’ve used it before.

【Teacher】
Yasushi Ozawa (Owner of Beta Climbing Gym)

[capacity]
Minimum number of participants: 1 person
Capacity: 6 people

[Class time]
2 hours

[Course fee]
4400 yen (tax included)

【Belongings】
Mandatory: Harness/Climbing shoes/ATC+HMS type carabiner with safety ring/Prusik cord + Oval type carabiner with safety ring/Self-belay cord (PAS/Dual connect adjust) + Carabiner with safety ring/
* Rental available (shoes 330 yen)

Participation

If you would like to participate, please apply at the beta store, by phone, or by email.
▼For e-mail: Please send an e-mail with the following address, subject, and text.
◆ E-mail address: info＠beta-climbing.com
*Please replace the @ (at mark) with half-width characters.
◆ Email subject: 〇/〇 [Indoor] Rappelling course application
Example: “4/2 [indoor] rappelling course application” ← Please fill in the month and day
◆E-mail text: Please write the following 1. to 7.
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. Beta member or non-member (Please write which one. If you are a non-member, please also write your pre-registration number.)
6. Rental availability (if yes, item name)

*If you are applying as a group, please include the names of other participants.

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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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a href=”http://beta-climbing.com/lesson/rappel/”>Past rappelling course

[Indoor] Climb back (using ATC as an ascender) Scheduled for April

2024年04月19日
rappel
ビレイ器
ロープ講習
仮固定
懸垂下降
登り返し

Overview

“Climb back” is an essential technique to deal with “what if” while rappelling.
No matter how careful you are, troubles such as descending to the wrong place, the length of the rope not being long enough while suspending in the air, etc., may occur no matter how careful you are. It will happen.
In such cases, you will need techniques to climb back up.
If you can hold the rock with your hands or feet, you can climb back up with some ease by climbing.
However, if you cannot reach the rock while suspended in the air, you will need solid climbing techniques.

This course will teach you how to climb back up in such a situation.

【April date】
4/7（Sun） 18:00～
4/12（Fri）19:00～
4/26（Fri）19:00～

【May date】
5/6（Mon）18:00～
5/19（Sun）18:00～
5/31（Fri）19:00～

【June date】
6/9（Sun） 18:00～
6/25（Tue）19:00～

【Venue】
Beta 3F Shinjuku Face

[Content]
I will tell you how to climb back up using ATC as an ascender.
This method is relatively easy to set up and the transition from climbing back to rappelling is smooth.
・Rappelling with backup system
・Climbing back from temporary fixation
– Rappelling from the climb back up

[Target people]
Those who can rappel.

【Teacher】
Yasushi Ozawa (Owner of Beta Climbing Gym)

[Capacity]
Minimum number of participants: 1 person
Capacity: 6 people

[Course hours]
2 hours

[Course fee]
4400 yen (tax included)

【Belongings】
Required: Harness / climbing shoes / ATC + HMS type carabiner with safety ring / Prusik cord + oval type carabiner with safety ring / self-belay cord (PAS / dual connect adjustment) + carabiner with safety ring / 120cm sling
*Rental available (shoes 330 yen)

About participation

If you would like to participate, please apply at the beta store, by phone, or by email.
▼For e-mail: Please send an e-mail with the following address, subject, and text.
◆Email address: info@beta-climbing.com
*Please replace the @ (at mark) with half-width characters.
◆ Email subject: 〇/〇 [Indoor] Climbing course application
Example: “4/2 [Indoor] Climb back course application” ← Please fill in the month and day
◆E-mail text: Please write the following 1. to 7.
1.Name
2. Gender
3.Date of birth
4. Phone number (Please write the number where you can be contacted on the day)
5. Beta member or non-member (Please write which one. If you are a non-member, please also write your pre-registration number.)
6. Rental availability (if yes, item name)

*If you are applying as a group, please include the names of other participants.

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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 your participation application email, please call Beta.
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Refarence Video

Using ATC as an ascender Return-to-climb course Past events

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