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[Dry Touring] #18 Dojo held on 12th November (Tue.)

2024年10月30日

At the dojo, we will help you grow one step further.
The dojo owner will give each participant a problem and help them solve it.
The owner of the dojo is Junko Sensei, who is well known for her introduction to drytoolring.

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, 12th November！

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
Email subject: 11/12 Introduction to dry tooling Dojo 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)

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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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[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

Beta climbing gym workshops and dry tooling dojo

[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】 #65 Introductory Held on November 6th (Wednesday)

2024年10月30日

Dry tooling is climbing on rock or artificial walls using ice axes and crampons.
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, November 6th

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：11/6 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

Monthly Challenge Shoes Gift for July 2024 has been handed over!

2024年10月23日

In July’s Monthly Challenge, we handed out the first prize of our favorite shoes to Miyabi-san. congratulations!
#sportiva #skwama

“I’ll keep working hard so that my shoes don’t give in!”

Thank you as always! Miyabi-san, you’re already getting stronger! Please get even stronger!

The entry method for the gift lottery is easy.
Just complete the monthly assignments and write your name and check on the check sheet.
The number of completed entries has nothing to do with the probability of winning. If you write on both 1F and 2F, the probability of winning is doubled.
The climbing shoes you can choose are Scarpa, Sportiva, Unparallel, Mad Rock, Black Diamond, and any other climbing shoes available in Japan!
If you haven’t tried the monthly assignment yet, please give it a try.

[Climber × Athlete Nail] Nail and finger skin worries 　10/22 (Tuesday) night

2024年10月21日

Consultation meeting for nail and finger skin concerns

Wednesday, November 22nd
Ronilo Representative Athlete Nail Trainer Mai Masuhara will visit us.

Consultation is free.
If you have any concerns or worries about your nails, please feel free to contact us.
Recently, more and more people are taking care of their toenails. For climbers who wear tight shoes, it’s only natural that their toenails hurt! It may be a lot of people who think.
However, you may be able to relieve the pain by reinforcing your nails with nail care and growing your nails strong.
Please feel free to contact us.

Not only climbers, but mountaineers and trail runners are also welcome.
Men! “Let’s learn about the culture of nail care!” Care for weakened nails, care for improving performance, and important for athletes. Of course it’s stylish too!

Please ask the staff on the day. (We will prepare a consultation reservation form. You can also make a reservation in advance.)
Learn more about athlete nails

Are you climbing as hard as you can without thinking about your nails and fingertips?

For those who answered No…
-Pain in nails and fingers
・I’m afraid it will get worse because my nails are cracking.
・Ripped finger skin
・I can’t hold the hold well

If you have a problem with your nails or fingers, it will have a bad effect on both your mental and physical…

If you can solve problems with nails and fingers, it may be a hint for achieving goals and collecting tasks! !

The hint to solve the problem is in daily care!

mentally

-Pain in nails and fingers
・I’m afraid it will get worse because my nails are cracking.
・Ripped finger skin
・I can’t hold the hold well

⇒ Anxiety
If there is an element of anxiety, I will save my movement somewhere and I will not be able to put out 100% of my power.
There are many body parts that can be maintained to prevent such anxiety.

Fingertip care is one of them.
Nail care, which is the terminal part, is also connected to mental care, allowing you to fully demonstrate your abilities.

⇒ The important thing is a sense of security

physical

-Pain in nails and fingers
・I’m afraid it will get worse because my nails are cracking.
・Ripped finger skin
・I can’t hold the hold well

⇒ Strength escapes
Bones do not extend to fingertips. Nails, which compensate for this, are important organs that protect the fingertips and control the amount of force applied.
It is nail pressure that makes the most of the functions of the fingertips.

If the nails are in a healthy state, it will be difficult to miss the action of the muscles and tendons of the fingers, the accuracy of the holding will increase, and it will lead to a state where it is easier to demonstrate your ability.

⇒ A healthy body is important

What is nail pressure

Nail pressure means that the nail firmly receives the force applied from the pad of the finger. For example, you can throw the ball farther or faster. When running, the power of kicking out is increased, and the body balance that supports and stabilizes the body is also improved.

From a mental and physical (physical) point of view, nail pressure is an important factor that is indispensable for sports.
Even if you use only boneless fingertips to hold the finger, if the nail is in a healthy and moderately hard state, the nail pressure will support the finger, increasing the sense of stability.

Athlete Nail Trainer® x Climber

◆Trainer Mai Masuhara’s experience story◆
~ Athlete Nail® by a manicurist with ７ years of climbing experience ~

[Before gaining knowledge of athlete nails] I think my nails are a hindrance while climbing ⇒ I had my nails as deep as possible
*Reason: When I had to have a fine hold, it was better not to hit walls and rocks with my nails, and I used to use deep nails when it got in the way. If my nails were too long, it would hit the wall and I felt that I could not hold the ball.

[After gaining knowledge of athlete nails] She finds out that her power is running away⇒Adjust the length of the nail to a length that is easy to climb (= the same length as the outline of the finger) >
*Reason: When holding a small hold, if I adjusted the length of my nails so that it would be easier to climb, I felt a sense of stability when I held it, and it was easier to climb, and I felt less pain in my fingertips.

* Athlete Nail Trainer® is certified by the Athlete Nail Association

Are they different from fashionable nails?

Athlete Nail is a nail maintenance technique that adjusts the length and shape of nails to prevent injuries and improve performance.

・Professional athletes
・Those who exercise as a hobby
・Those who want to prevent injuries to their fingertips due to sports. . .

For all athletes who play sports such as.
Not only for climbers, but also for those who are engaged in sports that abuse their nails, such as trail running and mountain climbing.

Please consult a nail trainer for nail troubles

If you have a friend or family member who is a manicurist, please consult them first if you have any problems!
If you have a solution, it may be easier to talk to someone near you!

Athlete nail trainers specialize in knowledge of damage to nails and around nails caused by athletes’ movements, and techniques to maintain them. Please feel free to contact the athlete nail trainer!

Learn more about athlete nails

Menu/Prices

	HAND		FOOT
Filing 　　Adjust the shape and length of your nails	10 minutes	1000 yen	15 minutes	¥1500
cuticle care 　　Maintenance such as nail hairline, hangnail, etc.	20 minutes	2000 yen	20 minutes	¥2500
Reinforcing coat 　　Reinforcement for soft/breakable nails	10 minutes	1000 yen	10 minutes	1000 yen
Keratin care (around nails) 　　Adjust the shape and length of your nails	10 minutes	1000 yen	15 minutes	¥1500
Keratin care (palms, soles) 　　Adjust the shape and length of your nails	10 minutes	1000 yen	15 minutes	¥1500

Beta Climbing Climbers Care｜ Athlete nails

Nail and finger skin worries Past held

[Outdoor] Dry tooling experience @Sendai 11/2-3

2024年10月25日

We will be holding a dry tooling outdoor rock trial event in November.
If you are interested in outdoor dry tooling, please join us.
Axes extend your reach! You might think you can hold on anywhere with a pick, but it’s not that easy.
The same goes for flute boots and crampons. You might think you can place your foot anywhere with the front point, but it’s easier to climb if you smear with climbing shoes.
It’s a really interesting activity. I hope you’ll try it! I think it will broaden the scope of your climbing.

Overview

Date: November 2 (Sat) to 3 (Sun), 2024

Location: Rocky area near Sendai
Meeting and dissolution: Sendai City, Sakunami Station
Target: Indoor dry tooling experience, ice climbing experience
* If you are inexperienced, please take an indoor class at Beta (Introduction to dry tooling・/beta-climbing.com/lesson/yaginae/”>Dry Tooling Session) and you’re good to go.

*Beta registration is required in advance.
*It is necessary to take out insurance that covers ax climbing
*Dry tooling on crag areas is climbing with a high degree of strength. It can be enjoyed by those who can climb about 5.10b ~ c in the free climbing of the outdoor crag.

[Details] Top rope climbing on the sport’s dry Tooling route
The staff hangs the top rope, and the participants climb with the top rope.
Precautions for safe dry touring in rocky areas, lectures on how to climb, etc.

[Capacity] 10 people (minimum 7 people)

[Instructor] Junko Sasakawa　

[Participation fee] 16,500 yen (tax included) per day (33,000 yen for 2 days)
Not included in cost
Food expenses, transportation expenses to the site, accommodation expenses, insurance fees, rental fees (1 item 1000 yen)

Cancellations are accepted at any time, but a cancellation fee (100% of the participation fee) will be charged if canceled on the day before or on the day.
Please pay the participation fee at the beta store (cash, credit, PayPay, d payment, merpay, auPay, various electronic money, etc.) or cash on the day.
*Although it is scheduled to go ahead even if it rains, it may be canceled in the event of heavy storms such as typhoons. In that case, the participation fee will be refunded.
* If you are not a beta member, you need to register as a member. By the day, please come to the store and register as a member, or pre-registration Please complete . If you have pre-registered, please email us your pre-registration number.

[Insurance] Please purchase insurance yourself.

Montbell Mountain Insurance (domestic travel accident insurance with special provisions for compensation for risks such as exercise)

【Equipment】
climbing helmet
Harness
Ax → Handle type ax. Please prepare a pick for dry tooling.
Climbing shoes → We recommend shoes that are large enough to be worn for a long time.　
*If you want to climb with flute boots or winter shoes + crampons, please prepare them.
Gloves → Leather golf gloves are recommended. A size that fits as close as possible. It’s good to have 2 pairs because you will sweat
taping
rain gear
Action food, drink.

[Equipment that can be rented]
climbing helmet
Harness
Ax
climbing shoes
*Please have your size matched at the gym in advance.

【schedule】
Day 1 9:10 JR Senzan Line/Sakunami Station meeting by car/walking
　　　　10:00～16:00 Climbing
　　　　17:00 Dissolution at Sakunami Station

Accommodation will hold a social gathering for those who wish.

2nd day 9:10 JR Senzan Line/Meet at Sakunami Station by car/on foot
　　　　10:00～16:00 Climbing
　　　　17:00 Dissolution at Sakunami Station

[Transportation] Please choose the convenient way
1) Arrange your own car, train, etc.
2) Staff vehicle sharing (please bear the round-trip transportation fee of 16,000 yen)

*By train
If you take the JR Shinkansen Hayabusa No. 1 bound for Shin-Hakodate Hokuto from Tokyo Station at 06:32 on the same day, you will arrive at Sakunami Station at 9:01.
*By car
Please meet at Sakunami Station. After that, move and park in the free parking lot near the site.
*In the case of staff car sharing
Beta will depart around 2:00 am.

【stay】
Please contact us if you would like to stay in the same inn as the staff.
Accommodation expenses will be calculated at actual cost.

[In case of cancellation] We may decide to cancel due to circumstances such as weather. In case of cancellation, we will contact you by e-mail or telephone by 19:00 the day before.
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.

Sign Up

If you would like to participate, please contact the beta store, call or email .

Beta Climbing Gym Outdoor Event Participation Terms before participating.
▼Please tell us the following when in-store, by phone, or by e-mail.
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. Participation date 11/2-3 (both days or either one)
6. Beta member or non-member (Please write which one. If you are a non-member, please also write your pre-registration number.)
7. Gear rental or (Please write either)
8.Transportation or (Please write which one)
9. Accommodation or or (Please write one)
▼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: [Sotoiwa] Request to participate in dry touring experience
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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 understand that climbing is dangerous before participating※※※※
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.

Outdoor drytooling experience event held in the past