NEWS | BETA Climbing Gym - Bouldering - Shinjuku, Tokyo

[indoor] rappelling course Scheduled for November

2023年11月09日

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.

【September date】
11/17 (Friday) 19:00～
11/25 (Sat) 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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[Indoor] Climb back (using ATC as an ascender) Scheduled for November

2023年12月07日

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.

[December date]
12/17 (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

August 2023 Monthly Challenge Climbing Shoes Gift Lottery Result Announcement

2023年11月07日

We will inform you of the August monthly lottery results.

There were 363 people listed on the check sheet. thank you very much!

This time, the first prize was drawn by our new staff member, Rei Koinuma, and the second prize was drawn by Mr. KIKUCHI.
We will announce the lottery results soon.

1st prize: Climbing shoes of your choice
YONEMATSU san

2nd prize original T-shirt
KRT san

3rd class day ticket
KIKUCHI(YA) san

congratulations!
Everyone, it’s your first time. All the staff are wondering who you are.
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 November!
Please give it a try! !

Number of completed registrations in August

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

Entry form 1F

Fill out form 2F

[November 2023 schedule] Information on business hours, lectures/event schedule

2023年11月02日

November Schedule

New course “Monthly Lab”
Analyze and explain moves using monthly assignments. Improve your strengths and overcome your weaknesses!
The instructor is Shun, and the event is held on the second Monday of every month from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Participation fee is 1100 yen.

November 2F monthly will be released sequentially
1F will have 20 assignments starting November 3rd (Friday). looking forward to!

Open during holidays
3 (Friday/Holiday) and 4 (Sat) from 8:00 to 23:00.
5 (Sun) from 8:00 to 20:00.

Monthly Challenge
Don’t forget to earn the chance to win your favorite climbing shoes by taking part in our Monthly Challenge! This month’s event will end on October 2nd (Monday).

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
Super Beginners’ Lead Climbing Course: November 18 (Sat) at Mt. Washizu
Lead Climbing Practice Session: November 5 (Sun) at Tennoiwa、11(Sat) kernel rock
Weekday Climbing Club: November 9 (Thu) & November 21 (Tue) (Location TBD, we can decide it together)
Crack Practice: October 26 (Sun) at Ogawayama
Multi-Pitch Practice Session: November 23 (Thu) at Yugawara Maku 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 October 10 (Tue). 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 October 11 (Wed) and October 25 (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!

■IIntroduction 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
Don’t put away your axes even in the summer! Starting from scratch next season can be tough. Dry Tooling can be enjoyed 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 October 4 (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 every second Tuesday of the month. For October, it will be on October 10 (Tue). Junko Sensei will set a theme, and let’s practice hard!

[Indoor] Introduction to multi-pitch climbing 2-part system Part 1 [Belay station construction] Part 2 [Rappelling] 3F (reservation required) Scheduled for November 2023

2023年11月01日

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) Sotoiwa 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!

November dates

Part1 8 (Wednesday) 19:00~
Part1/2 10 (Friday) 10:30~
Part1/2 12 (Sunday) 9:00~
Part1/2 15 (Wednesday) 10:30~
Part 2 15 (Wednesday) 19:00~
Part1/2 24 (Friday) 10:30~
Part1/2 29 (Wednesday) 10:30~

Overview

[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
*Please replace the @ (at mark) with half-width characters.
◆Email subject: ○/○ ○ time-Introduction 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.

*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.

Introduction to multi-pitch climbing Past events