Every month, we hold lead climbing beginner practice sessions in outdoor fields.
This is a practice session for beginners who want to climb rocky areas 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.
Date in January
[Recruiting] 111st February18（Sat） Ohito・Joｰyama
[Recruiting] 112nd February23（Thu） Kofu・kabutoiwa
[Recruiting] 113rd February25（Sat） Numazu・washizuyama
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
We also have multi-pitch practice sessions. Under the safety management of the staff, participants will team up with each other and climb with a crane. In fact, there is no help from the staff, and participants will climb on their own.
For more information, please see the multi-pitch practice page.
Overview
Past implementation location：Tennouiwa/KernelRock/Yugawara・Makuiwa/Kofu・Makuiwa/Washizuyama/Kogashiyama/Ohito・Jo-yama/ShibasakiRock/Yukawa/Ogawayama/Kofu・Kabutoiwa
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).
【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.
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
※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.
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.
＜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.
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).
※The crag areas in winter, spring and autumn can get quite cold. Be sure to bring warm clothes such as fleece and down jackets.
Please prepare toilet paper and plastic bags for collecting used paper.
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.
Application for participation
If you would like to participate, please apply at the beta climbing gym, by phone, or by email.
Before applying, please agree to the Beta Climbing Gym Outdoor Event Participation Terms.
▼In the case of in-gym, phone, or email, please tell us the following。
1.Desired date of participation
2.Name
3.Birthday
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.Harness/Helmet rental
7.Meeting place
8.Others (Regarding the meeting place and time, even if the number of participants is less than the minimum number of participants, you would like to participate even if you pay more for the participation fee, etc.)
▼In the case of e-mail: Please send an e-mail with the following address, subject, and text.
◆E-mail destination：info＠beta-climbing.com
※＠Please replace (at mark) with half-width characters。
◆email subject：〇/〇（example：1/15 ←event date） 【Outdooe】Rope climbing session
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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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※※※※Please participate after understanding that climbing is dangerous※※※※
Please fully understand that climbing always involves danger and participate at your own risk. Unexpected things like chipping of rocks can also happen, especially in natural rocky areas. A little carelessness can lead to serious accidents. During the course, please follow the instructions of the instructor and staff, and do not neglect safety management regardless of whether you are climbing or taking a break.
[Deadline] The deadline will be closed as soon as the application reaches the capacity.
【Outdooe】Rope climbing session held in the past
Yugawara・Makuiwa
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）」
Kofu・Kabutoiwa
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.
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.
Hinatawada・KernelRock
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)”
Ohito・Jo-yama
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.
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.
Numazu・Washizuyama
A historic crag that has been climbed for a long time in the local area.、 In 1983, “Maze”, “ET Hang”, “Cosmic Dancer” and “Jet” were climbed by free climbing. Unusually at that time, the grade was announced in decimals, so it suddenly became a major area.
The jet climbed by Isao Ikeda was Japan’s first 5.12 at the time.
It is sunny and warm with an approach of about 30 minutes on foot from the seaside parking lot. It is a popular erea in winter.
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 Nunazy Station on the Japan Railway. We will consider gatherings flexibly, so please contact us.
