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[Natural Icefall] Ice climbing step-up course 3/16 (Sat) – 17 (Sun) @ Yatsugatake

2024年03月06日

This course is for those who want to step up their ice climbing skills. Of course, it’s okay even if it’s your first time.
We will mainly be climbing with the top rope, but depending on your skill, we will also be doing things like climbing with a lead and installing screws.
Best of all, you can receive direct advice from Mr. Hirokawa. I want to be able to freely climb up and knock down large silver ice walls like Hiroken!

This year’s winter is warm and the ice melts quickly, but I hope it will hold out somehow!
I’m guessing that Minamisawa Otaki will probably be fine.
Let’s enjoy the last ice cream of the year!

That’s right, NHK’s “Gaku Tanigawa and Ichinokurasawa challenging the large ice wall” If you have already seen it, please take a look!

Mr. Hirokawa also currently serves as the representative of “Kailas Japan”.
You can also try Kailash’s ax and crampons! ! Also, as a participant benefit, you will receive discounts and other benefits when purchasing!

3/16-17 Yatsugatake held!

Overview

[Course content]
We will climb on the top rope and give advice on how to climb.
Depending on your skill level, we will also provide lessons on lead climbing and ice screw installation.

[Target] Ice climbing beginners
*Those who can walk on snowy mountains and have ice climbing experience

[Date] March 16th (Sat) – 17th (Sun), 2024
If you can access Mt. Yatsugatake on your own, you can also participate for just one day.
Please feel free to contact us.
　

[Meeting time] Yatsugatake Sanso parking lot 7:00 a.m.

Access to the meeting place can be done in one of the following ways: Please let us know your requirements.
1) Private car etc.
2) Car ride with staff
Beta Departs at 3:00pm Staying overnight before Beta possible Shinjuku Station pickup possible
Transportation fee: around 10,000 yen

[Location] Assuming the natural icefall of Mt. Yatsugatake (Minamisawa Otaki/back of the riverbed). Determined by ice conditions etc.

[Accommodation] We will inform you separately.
Accommodation costs will be borne by the participants.

[Lecturer] Kentaro Hirokawa (climber guide, Representative of Kailas Japan Author of many books including “Ice Climbing” and “Challenge Alpine Climbing”)

【insurance】
Please purchase liability insurance that covers snowy mountain climbing.

[Training fee] 20,000 yen/day (tax included)
*Please be responsible for your own transportation and accommodation expenses (if staying the night before).
*Please pay the instructor fee in cash on-site or in advance at Beta.

【Belongings】
・Snow mountain equipment
・Clothing suitable for ice climbing
・Gear necessary for ice climbing such as helmet, ice ax, crampons (10 or more claws), harness, gloves, etc.
・Active food, etc.

【rental】
・Ice ax
・Crampons
Limited number available

About participation

If you would like to participate, please apply atbeta store oremail.
Before applying,Beta Climbing Gym Outdoor Event Participation Terms.

▼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: 3/16-17 [Yatsugatake/Minami Alps] Request to participate in ice climbing course
◆Email body: Please write the following items.
1.Name
2.Gender
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)
6. Address (if different from the registered address even if you are a non-beta member/member)
7.Emergency contact name and phone number (even if you are a non-beta member/member, if different from the emergency contact you registered)
8.Blood type
9.Rental (axe/crampons)
10.Other questions, requests, etc.

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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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[Deadline] Applications will close as soon as the capacity is reached.
If you have any other questions, please contact us

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

2024年03月05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.

[March date]
3/10 (Sun) 18:00～

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

[indoor] rappelling course Scheduled for March

2024年03月05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.

【March date】
3/ 2（Sat）18:00～
3/20 (Wed) 18:00～

【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

[Bouldering] Monthly Labo February 12th (Monday) 14:00-16:00 No reservation required

2024年03月05日
ちびっ子
ボルダリング講習
マンスリーLabo
ムーブ講習
講習

Monthly Labo
Moves are explained using monthly assignments that change every month.
We invite all participants to climb and give advice on how to improve and overcome their weaknesses.
If you feel like you don’t understand a move, can’t reproduce it, aren’t good at it, or want to get better at any of the monthly assignments, please join us.

Beta’s chief setter, Shun, will analyze and give instructions for each individual.
Participation conditions are those who can complete the monthly assignments. (To conduct sessions using monthly assignments)
If you can’t climb the monthly challenges yet, but would like to receive instructions, please visit “Personal Lessons”

I want to know these moves such as dyno (lunge), cypher, kyon, toe hook, heel hook, cross move, fracking, etc. etc. is also fine.
Also, Shun, who is in charge, is 161cm tall and small. Problems unique to young children, such as distance calculations, essential techniques for small children, and smearing, are also OK.

Held on Monday, March 11th!

Overview

[Location] Beta [1F] [2F]

[Time] 14:00-16:00

[Instructor] Shun (Toshiya Nagayama)

[Target] People who can complete monthly assignments
*Participation must be 18 years or older.

[Capacity] 6 people for each division

[Course fee] 1100 yen (tax included)
*Separate gym usage fee.
*Please pay at the reception on the day.

About participation

If you would like to participate, please apply at the Beta store, by phone, or by email.
▼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　[Indoor] Monthly Labo
Example: “4/2 [Indoor] Monthly Labo application” ← Please enter the month and date in
◆Email body: Please write 1. to 5. below.
1.Name
2.Gender
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)

*If applying as a group, please write the names of other participants.

Monthly Labo past events

【クライマー × 柔道整復師】”ゆいたそ” のボディメンテナンス　3/20（水）

2024年03月05日

3月のボディメンテンスは20（水・祝）です。

施術は3Fロフト、フリースペースにて行います。
18-21時まで。
施術してないときはゆいたそも登ってますので、お気軽にお声がけください！

ゆいたそはクライミングが原因と思われる手首の痛みに悩まされていたそうです。
いろいろ研究し、自分自身の手首は快方に向かったとの事。

柔道整復士になり患者さんと接して、改めて、クライマーならでは痛みや障害が難しいことを感じてるようです。
病気ではないことが多く、基本、健康。。なので、なおさら改善が難しいと。
極端な話、クライミングをやめれば改善する・・・でもそんな選択はないですよね。。

すぐに改善するとはならないかも知れませんが、コミュニケーションをとりながら、メンテをしてもらえるとうれしいです。
自分のカラダを知るきっかけにもなるかも。