NEWS | BETA Climbing Gym - Bouldering - Shinjuku, Tokyo

[January 2024 schedule] Information on business hours, lectures/event schedule

2024年01月04日

Open from 8:00 to 21:00 during the New Year holidays
We will be open from 8:00 to 21:00 every day. January 2nd (Tuesday) is Men’s Day! Be sure to try it at the beginning of your climb!

2F renewal set January 13rd (Tuesday) – 15th (Thursday)
If you have any remaining unclimbed problems, complete them!
2F/3F is available at a set discount (1,100 yen all day).

[Outdoor] The beginning of ascent will be held on 1/3
The event will be held at Yugawara Makuiwa.

Our Kids School is still recruiting!
Fun Class (Thu & Fri): Aiming at making children enjoy bouldering as well as promote physical and mental growth through teamwork.
Sport Class (Mon & Wed): Focusing on enhancing climbing skills, physical strength, and mental attributes like problem-solving, patience, and critical thinking.
Class in English (Tue): The class will be conducted in English. Open to both native and non-native speakers.

■Outdoor Lead Crack & Multi Practice Session

Lead Climbing Practice Session: January 3 (Wed) at Yugawara makuiwa
Weekday Climbing Club: January 17(Thu) 23(Tue) & 31(Wed) (Location TBD, we can decide it together)
Crack Practice: October 28 (Sun) at Yugawara Makuiwa
Multi-Pitch Practice Session: November 13 (Sat) at Yugawara Makuiwa Goku Slab

That is all about our outdoor climbing sessions.

Let’s move on to the next topic: Body care.
Taking care of nails, fingertips, as well as the whole body is crucial for all climbers.
We recommend you attend the body care sessions below regularly.

■「Nail & Fingertip Consultation by Athlete Nail」
Scheduled for January is TDB. If you have concerns like cracked fingertips or so, feel free to pay a visit! We also offer all-in-one moisturizing gel at a special price.
Oh…it’s getting colder and colder these days, so make sure to take good care of your fingertips! “Moisturize first!”

■「Yuitaso’s Body Maintenance」
Scheduled for January 10 (Wed) and 24 (Wed) on the 3.5F.
– You can receive treatments without using the gym.
– We will help you build a body suitable for climbing with acupressure and taping based on your own condition!
Please feel free to consult about any fatigue issues or other concerns that are related to climbing or your daily work.

Each session includes counseling and self-care training.
– Acupressure: ¥2,000 => First time special offer: ¥1,500
– Acupressure + Taping: ¥2,500 => First time special offer: ¥2,000
– Acupressure + 5 minutes: ¥500 (Up to 10 minutes)
– Taping only: ¥500

■Indoor Lead Climbing Beginners Class class
The course is divided into two parts. You can attend either but starting with the first part is recommended because you won’t have any difficulty catching up!

■Introduction to Indoor Multi-Pitch Climbing
The course is divided into two parts. You can attend either but starting with the first part is recommended because you won’t have any difficulty catching up!
We also recommend taking the “Rope Ascending” course together with the Multi-Pitch course!

■Introduction to Dry Tooling
The number of people preparing for ice cream has increased, and we have been fully booked since last month. Dratu is a fun muscle training. Enjoy it all year round!
If you’re curious or want to start Dry Tooling, consider taking the Introduction to Dry Tooling course.
It’s held every first Wednesday of the month, and this month it’s on January 10 (Wed).

■Dry Tooling Top Rope Session
The only opportunity to do Dry Tooling vertical climbing at Beta. Climbing vertically is always fun!
Please stay tuned for this month’s session dates:)

■Dry Tooling Dojo (Dry Tooling Practice)
Held on January 16 (Tue).

October 2023 Monthly Challenge Climbing Shoes Gift Lottery Result Announcement

2023年12月28日

We will inform you of the October monthly lottery results.

There were 405 people listed on the check sheet. thank you very much!

Since there were over 400 people, the shoes will be given away to 2 people. Thank you so much for taking on the challenge!
This time, Daisuke Kasahara and Mei Nagasako, guest setters for the complete renewal of the first floor, pulled it off!

We will announce the lottery results soon.

1st prize: Climbing shoes of your choice
JohnW san
Nao san

2nd prize original T-shirt
nok san

3rd class day ticket
Oomuro san

congratulations!

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 January!
Please give it a try! !

Number of completed registrations in October

Total number of completed registrations in 2023 as of the end of September

Entry form 1F

Entry form 2F

[1F] Complete renewal completed Dcember 2023

2023年12月28日

1F complete renewal completed

Complete renovation of the 1st floor has been completed. This time we have invited Daisuke Kasahara and Mei Ngasako as our guests.
The DK slab in a different dimension, Mei’s balance challenges, etc., made it interesting this time as well.
Please enjoy!

Guest setter

Daisuke Kasahara
“Slavic Magician” Daisuke Kasahara, also known as DK
This will be his second appearance in BETA. In the previous set, we rediscovered the Slavs with their un-Slavic moves and strength.

jmsca certified B class route setter
Currently working as a freelance route setter, he has also worked on sets for international tournaments.
Before becoming a setter, he was active as a player both domestically and internationally, and even won the Japan Cup.

Enjoy DK Slab again this time!

Mei Nagasako
Mei Nagasako from base camp.
This is the first appearance in BETA. First of all, my profile.

Born in Tokyo in 1995
Climbing instructor, route setter
arcteryx ambassador
He started bouldering when he was 10 years old, and was active as a training athlete in Tokyo when he was 14-16 years old.
He immigrated to Canada for about 5 years when he was 20 years old, and started route setting while living in Canada.
He is a JMSCA C-class route setter in Japan, gaining experience setting routes in official tournaments including the World Cup.

Many people may have seen it on SNS. Mei, who is petite, seems to value balance, delicate moves, and other elements that aren’t just reach or power.

Please look forward to it, little ones!

Enjoy, everyone! !

[Dry Touring] #8 Dojo held on 1/16 (Tue.)

2023年12月22日

The Dora-Two Dojo, which started in June, will be held every month due to its popularity! !

However, as he will be competing in the Ice Climbing World Cup in Korea this month, Sazuo, aka “Ero Gappa”, who is well known for his dry touring top rope sessions, will be in charge instead.

Each month, a theme is given by the Lord, and we train according to the theme.

The first Dojo of 2024 will be held on 16 (Tue) in January!
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, January 16！

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
*Please replace the @ (at mark) with half-width characters.
Email subject: Introduction to dry tooling 1/16 Participation 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)

※※※※※※※
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.
※※※※※※※

[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.

Beta Climbing Gym Workshop / Dry Tooling Dojo / Junko Sasagawa

Beta Climbing Gym Seminar/Dry Tooling Dojo/Junko Sasagawa

[Instructor Profile] Junko Sasagawa
Joined the Kanagawa Prefecture Workers’ Mountaineering Federation ・Ginreikai Deputy Representative
In 2018, an all-female alpine climbing club, Ginreikai< /a>. Besides alpine climbing, she also participates in ice climbing and dry touring competitions. She is energetically devoting herself to both mountain and competition.

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.

dry tooling Dojo Past events

【Dry Tooling】 #55 Introductory Held on 1/10 (Wednesday)

2023年12月22日

The first introduction to drytooling in 2024 will take place on Wednesday 10 January.
In Europe and the United States, it is enjoyed by many people as a genre of climbing.

There are many climbers who enjoy dry tooling as a competition and incorporate it as training for ice climbing and alpine climbing.
This course is for those who want to start dry tooling, those who have experienced dry tooling several times but want to learn from the basics properly.

I use an ax to climb, but don’t worry if you don’t have your own ax, I will rent it for you.
In addition, participants in this course may rent the Axe at no charge at any time in the future!

Even if you are new to Beta drywall, please take this course.
If you want to use Beta drywall, please take this course first
For details and to apply, please visit the official website

The number of times you can participate in the introductory class will be up to 3 times. After graduating from the introductory class, you can practice on your own, or if you want to practice with everyone, please use the “Dry Tooling Practice Meeting”.。

Held on Wednesday, January 10

Overview

【Place】 Beta [3F]

【Time】 19:30-22:30

【Lecturer】 Ms.Junko
※Profile description at the bottom of the page

【Target】 dry tooling inexperienced & beginners
※There is no limit on the number of times you can participate, but please note that if there are more applications than the capacity, we may ask those who have participated many times to refrain from doing so.
※Participation must be 18 years or older.

【Capacity】 8 people (Priority will be given to those who participate 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 hot weather such as summer, 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 for injury prevention and finger skin protection. We recommend that you get 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 300 yen/please bring socks/rent on 1F and bring to 3F)

【Course content】
・Differences between dry tooling and ice climbing (tools/moves)
・How to use the ax (how to grip, switch hands, hold)
・Dry tooling practice Traverse task using ice ax, basics of figure 4 and figure 9

About participation

If you would like to participate, please apply at Beta climbing gym or email.
▼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 the @ (at mark) with half-width characters.
◆email subject：1/10 Hope to participate in dry touring introductory
◆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)

【Deadline】Applications will be closed once the capacity is reached.

Beta Climbing Gym Seminar/Introduction to Dry Touring/Junko Sasagawa

【Instructor Profile】 Junko Sasakawa
Joined the Kanagawa Prefecture Workers’ Mountaineering Federation ・Ginreikai Deputy Representative
In 2018, an all-female alpine climbing club, Ginreikai. Besides alpine climbing, she also participates in ice climbing and dry touring competitions. She is energetically devoting herself to both mountain and competition.

Major achievements
【Competition】
2018 Montura Nanners Cup 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: Women’s Lead 30th
2021 BETA Cup Mixed Male and Female 6th Place
2023 UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup Annual Overall Ranking: Women’s Lead 21th

【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.

Introduction to dry tooling Past events

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