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!
[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.
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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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*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.
Lead climbing is the foundation of all rope climbing. If you want to climb using a rope, you first need to learn lead climbing.
Once you’ve mastered the basics, such as lead climbing systems and belay mechanics, it’s time to move on to the next step, such as multi-pitch climbing.
This workshop is a workshop that teaches the rope work and other basic techniques for lead climbing.
Suitable for lead climbing beginners and those who want a refresher. The class will be held on the Beta 3F lead wall “Shinjuku Face”, so you can attend without worrying about the weather.
Lead climbing [Part 1] “Climbing technique” and [Part 2] “Belay technique” will be taught in two parts, combining classroom learning and practice.
Both have a lot of things to know and things to do, 2.5 hours for each part, 5 hours in total. It’s going to be a dense time.
Therefore, even if you take this course, you will not be able to practice lead climbing immediately at the lead gym or Sotoiwa.
It is necessary to practice repeatedly so that clipping and belaying can be performed smoothly, and to understand safety management such as the risks on rocky areas, how to use the correct gear, and what to do in case of a fall.
In Beta, students follow up on a safe lead climbing debut with:
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) Outer rock lead climbing beginner practice session
We are holding a lead climbing practice meeting at the outside rock.
It’s basically a top rope climbing practice, but I also practice climbing on a lead and belaying in consideration of my skills, etc., depending on the request.
4) Order rope course
We also offer courses on individual topics such as belaying and top rope fulcrum construction.
Content and schedule can be arranged according to your request.
Also, you can take the “Lead Climbing Beginner Course” course as many times as you like.
Let’s learn how to lead properly!
[Part 1] Climb ———-
・ About the types of climbing Explain about bouldering / rope climbing (lead / top rope)
・Harness attached/Figure 8 knot
・An explanation of the grade, etc., which can be a challenge on the top rope
・Clip practice
・Anchor types and safety
・Clip demonstration in lead climbing
・Explanation of NG4 actions (reverse clip/Z clip/entering between rope and wall/carrying down)
・About safety management such as zero pin and pre-clip
・Lead climbing practice on a pseudo-lead (staff belay)
*We will keep the figure 8 knot practice to a minimum, so please prepare and review.
We have prepared a video for preparation and review, so please see the bottom of the page.
[Part 2] Belay version———-
・Explanation of the types of belay devices and changes in belay methods (body belay such as square entanglement)
・Belay device braking experience
・Practice putting in and taking out a rope by wearing a belay device
・ Top rope belay demonstration Top rope belay practice (staff climbing)
・ Lead belay demonstration Lead belay practice (staff climbing)
[Date and time]
It is held several times a month, but the days of the week differ depending on the month.
Check the dates at the bottom of the page or on the gym calendar.
[Place] Beta [3F] Shinjuku Face
[Lecturer] Yasushi Ozawa (Beta Owner)
[Target] Inexperienced lead climbers & beginners
*Participation must be over 18 years old.
[Capacity] 6 people (reservation system, first-come-first-served basis)
Minimum number of participants 1 person
[Course fee]
4400 yen each (tax included)
*Gym usage fee included
*Please pay at the reception on the day.
【Belongings】
Required: Climbing shoes, harness, belay device
Rental: Harnesses and belay devices are available for free rental. Rent climbing shoes (300 yen/bring your own socks) on the 1st floor and gather on the 3rd floor.
[Videos for preparation and review]
How to tie a figure eight knot (eight knot)
How to clip
Registration
If you would like to participate, please Beta store, call or email.
▼ Please tell us the following information at the 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. Whether or not to rent (If yes, please describe the items you need)
6. Beta member or non-member (please write which one)
7. Participating schedule (example: 4/8 (Sat) 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～Lead Climbing Beginner Course ○ 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 please register in advance with Pre-registration is recommended.
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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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*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.
We hold climbing practice sessions using ropes in outdoor fields. Lead climbing, multi-pitch climbing, crack climbing.
There are 2 courses for lead climbing: [Super Beginner Practice Meeting] and [Practice Meeting].
For those who are just starting climbing, such as those who want to step up from walking to rocky ridge variations, and those who want to practice leading and mastering on an easy route, [Lead Climbing Super Beginner Practice] Meeting] is recommended.
All necessary gear (shoes, helmet, harness, chalk) can be rented (550 yen per item).
If you have climbing experience at a bouldering gym or a lead gym, but have no experience with outside leads, we recommend the [Lead Climbing Practice Meeting] for beginners.
May dates
■Lead climbing super beginner practice session
[Recruiting] July 16 (Sunday) Numazu, Mt. Washizu
■ Lead climbing practice session
[Recruiting] July 15 (Saturday) Okuchichibu/Ogawayama
[Recruiting] July 17 (Monday) Akigawa/Tennouiwa
[Recruiting] July 25 (Tuesday) Saku Shiga
■ Crack climbing practice session
[Recruiting] July 2 (Sunday) Okuchichibu/Ogawayama
Beta will keep you climbing 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.
BETA helps 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.
In the case of multiplayer, the participants will team up with each other, and the staff will check the safety from nearby.
It is recommended for such people.
・I enjoy mountain climbing and want to climb the rocky ridge more safely.
・I want to step up and do variations and alpine.
・I’m interested in outdoor climbing, but bouldering is a bit difficult to go.
⇒Recommend “Lead Climbing Super Beginner Practice Meeting”
・Bouldering and also interested in rope climbing.
・I enjoy indoor reeds and want to try outdoor reeds.
・I want to enjoy Sotoiwa on a regular basis.
・I want to practice lead and belay on the outside rock.
・I want to be able to go to Sotoiwa by myself.
⇒ “Lead climbing practice session” is recommended
・I want to try cracking!
・I want to acquire crack technology for alpine multi.
⇒ “Crack climbing practice session” is recommended
・I want to practice the system in Sotoiwa.
・I want to debut Sotoiwa Multi.
・I’m going to multiplayer for the first time in a while, so I’m worried about remembering the system.
⇒ “Multi-pitch climbing practice meeting”
If you want to climb a natural rocky place with a rope, please join us.
Variations, etc. I would like you to participate in the main mountaineering. 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’re not sure, check out the ★Lead Climbing Beginners Workshop. *Not required.
In the multi-pitch practice session, 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.
See the multi-pitch workshop page for more information.
Overview
[Location] Please see the venue above. Details of the venue are listed below.
Past venues: Tennoiwa/Kernel Rock/Yugawara Makuiwa/Kofu Makuiwa/Mt. Washizu/Mt.
[Access etc.] We are planning to meet at the site around 9 o’clock. The dissolution is around 17:00 local time. In the case of rocky areas that can be accessed by public transportation, if anyone wants to continue climbing after the dismissal time, the staff will belay until sunset.
For those who do not have a car or other means of access to rocky areas that cannot be reached by public transportation, it is possible to ride in the staff’s car (transportation fee: 8000 yen). The meeting time varies depending on the rocky place, but generally we meet at the underground rotary at the west exit of Shinjuku Station at 6:00.
[Accompanying staff] Yasushi Ozawa (beta owner) / Mayumi Niikura (Yamane Club) / Anna Kamijo (beta staff) ) / Tomoko Yamamoto (Beta Staff) Koji Nakamura (Buna no Kai)
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Lead Climbing Super Beginners Practice Session: Climbing and bouldering super beginners and inexperienced people, shoes, helmets and chalk can also be rented.
Lead climbing practice session: Experienced climbers and bouldering beginners and inexperienced climbers.
Crack climbing practice session: Climbing and bouldering experience, crack beginners, and inexperienced people.
Multi-pitch climbing practice session: Multi-beginner. Those who understand the system and can lead and follow in practice.
* Beta membership registration is required. Please register as a member in advance and participate.
* Participation must be over 20 years old.
[Content]
Lead climbing super beginners practice session: Lectures on rocky manners and manners, climbing 5.7 to 5.10 routes with top rope.
Lead climbing practice session: Climb the route of ~ 5.11 units with the basic top rope. Depending on your skill, you will also practice leading and belaying.
Crack climbing practice session: Climb a route of ~5.10 units with a basic top rope. Depending on your skill, you’ll also practice a set of protection and a lead.
Multi-pitch climbing practice session: Under the safety management of the staff, participants will climb 4 pitches and descend by rappel.
*Those who participate in lead climbing beginner training sessions and training sessions should wear a harness and be able to do the eight knot (figure 8 knot) in advance.
If you can’t, please join the Lead Climbing Beginner Practice Session held every month on the 3rd floor of Beta. (not required)
*If you are participating in the multi-pitch climbing practice session, please be able to lead and follow yourself. If you don’t know, check out our monthly Introduction to Multi-Pitch Climbing on Beta 3F. Please join us.
[capacity]
Lead climbing super beginner practice session: 10 people (minimum number of participants: 4 people)
Lead climbing practice session: 10 people (minimum number of participants is 4, if participants can help the staff belay, even 2 people will be held)
Crack climbing practice session: 10 people (minimum number of participants is 4)
Multi-pitch climbing practice session: 4 people (Minimum number of participants is 2 people, even 1 person can be held when practicing with staff)
【Entry fee】
Lead climbing super beginner practice session: 8800 yen
Lead climbing practice session: 7700 yen
Crack climbing practice session: 7700 yen
Multi-pitch climbing practice session: 14300 yen
550 yen per rental item
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.
Please pay the participation fee at the beta store (cash, credit, PayPay, d payment, Merpay, auPay, transportation electronic money, ID, QUICpay) or cash on the day.
*If the event is canceled due to rain, 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.
*According to your request, even if the number of participants is small, we will hold the event by paying a larger participation fee.
*Please let us know if you would like to have a small number of people, such as 2 or 3 people, even if it costs a little more.
If you have a request other than the schedule below, please let us know.
[What to bring] The following is about lead climbing and crack climbing. See the Sotoiwa Multi-Pitch Workshop page for multi-climbing.
Required: climbing shoes, climbing helmet, harness, chalk, drink, lunch, warm clothes
Optional: Topo (route map), quick draw, leisure sheet, belay device
* Harnesses and helmets can be rented for a fee (550 yen each).
[Clothes] Clothing suitable for climbing (top and bottom)
*The rocky areas in winter, spring, and autumn can get quite cold. Be sure to bring warm clothes such as fleece and down jackets.
[Toilet] There are some rocky areas without water such as toilets.
Please prepare toilet paper and plastic bags for collecting used paper.
[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.
Preparation and review videos
How to tie a figure eight knot (eight knot)
Clove hitch for self-belaying on the main rope
Clove hitch when building a belay station with fixed dispersion
Sign Up
If you would like to participate, please visit the beta store, call, email. Beta Climbing Gym Outdoor Event Participation Terms.
▼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. 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/Shoes Rental or (Please write either)
7.Meeting Place or or (Please write one)
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.)
▼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 (Example: 2/18 ←Date) [Sotoiwa] ●●● Participation request (Please write the name of the practice session you want in ●●● Example: Lead Super Beginner Practice Meeting/ lead practice session/multi-practice 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 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.
[Place] Makuyama Park, Yugawara Town, Kanagawa CLIMBING-net site
It is a rocky place in Makuyama Park in Yugawara. It is a rocky 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 9 or 10 challenges.
“Makuiwa Yugawara Sunset (5.10a)”
[Meeting] Meet at JR Yugawara Station at 8:50. Take the 9:00 bus. If you can come directly to the site by car, etc., please come to the site at 9:20.
[Dissolution] Dissolution according to the local bus time (16:20) to Yugawara Station. After the tour ends, if anyone wants to continue climbing, the staff will continue to belay. Dissolution around sunset. Head to Yugawara Station on foot, by bus, or by taxi.
[Water/toilet] You can use the water/toilet in front of Makuyama Park.
Akikawa Tennoiwa
[Location] Tennoiwa, Akiruno City, Tokyo CLIMBING-net site
It is a very accessible rocky place. About 15 minutes from Musashi Itsukaichi Station to the nearest bus stop (Sorigobashi). 3 minutes walk from the bus stop.
The rocky area is divided into two areas, the lower rocky area and the upper rocky area. The lower rocky area has many gentle challenges, and the upper rocky area has a boulder-like route. A popular route for beginners is “Crack Joy (5.9)” on the upper rocky area. In addition, the route “Tennoiwa/Nirvana no Kaze (5.10b)” that I often climb at practice sessions “Tennoiwa Mirage (5.10b/c)” “Tennoiwa Souvenir of the Underworld (5.10d)”
[Meeting] Meet at JR Musashi Itsukaichi Station at 8:15. Take the bus leaving at 8:22. If you can come directly to the site by car, etc., please come to the site at 9:00.
If you come by car, please use the Jurigi Parking Lot (free). Take the 8:33 bus bound for Kamiyozawa from the nearby Jurigi bus stop. You can join the participants who boarded from Musashi-Itsukaichi Station.
*Please note that the Akikawa International Trout Fishing Area parking lot cannot currently be used for climbing purposes.
[Dissolution] Dissolution according to the time (16:45) of the bus bound for Musashi-Itsukaichi Station. After the tour ends, if anyone wants to continue climbing, the staff will continue to belay. Dissolution around sunset. Head to Musashi Itsukaichi Station on foot, by bus, or by taxi.
[Water/Toilet] None. In case of emergency, we may use nearby facilities.
Makuiwa, Kofu
[Location] Kofu Makiwa, Hokuto City, Yamanashi CLIMBING-net site
A few minutes walk from the parking space, it is a rocky place with good access. The rocky area is relatively compact, and there are plenty of 10 routes with bones, so even beginners can enjoy it.
Recently, development is being carried out in the back of the current area, and it is scheduled to open to the public from around next year.
[Meeting] Local parking space 9:00 (The number of parking spaces is limited, so please ride together as much as possible)
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 Nirasaki Station around 8:00. We will consider gatherings flexibly, so please contact us.
[Dissolution] Dissolution at the site around 16:00 to 17:00. If you are in the car, we will send you to Shinjuku Station.
[Water/Toilet] None. Please prepare toilet paper, etc.
Okuchichibu and Ogawayama
[Location] Kawakami Village, Nagano Prefecture, near Mawarimedaira Campsite CLIMBING-net site
The areas are scattered over a wide area, and the number of assignments is the largest in Japan. It is also called Yosemite of Japan. The approach is to each area on foot from the parking lot of the Mawarimedaira campsite. Depending on the area, it may take several tens of minutes to an hour.
Open fires are allowed at the campsite. After climbing, some climbers pick up firewood on the way down the mountain and enjoy bonfires and camping. Many climbers spend their weekends at Mt. Ogawa during the season.
[Meeting] 9:00 at the Mawarimedaira parking lot
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 Nagasaka Station around 8:00. We will consider gatherings flexibly, so please contact us.
[Dissolution] Dissolution at the site around 16:00 to 17:00. If you are in the car, we will send you to Shinjuku Station.
[Water/toilet] Use the water and toilet at the Mawarimedaira campsite. You can also take a bath at Kinpu Sanso.
【Others] When using the campsite, a 500 yen per person admission fee is required. For campers and bathers, the camp fee is 900 yen, and the bathing fee is 500 yen (per person).
Kofu Rock
[Location] Mt. Kabuto, Fuefuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture
A compact rocky 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.
[Meeting] Mt. Kabuto trailhead parking lot
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.
[Dissolution] Dissolution at the site around 16:00 to 17:00. If you are in the car, we will send you to Shinjuku Station.
[Water place/toilet] We will use the toilet at the trailhead. In winter, it may be frozen and unusable. Also, there are no toilets at the rocky place about 30 minutes up from the trailhead, so please prepare toilet paper.
Hyuuga Wada Kernel Rock
[Location] Ome City, Tokyo, Kernel Rock
It is a very accessible rocky place. About 5 minutes on foot from Hinatawada station. There are 7 routes in a compact rocky area. Only introductory routes of limestone.
Topo and notes are on the site of Okutama Climbing Center It is posted, so please take a look.
A reference video of the assignment that usually climbs at the seminar. “Kernel Lock Navel (5/10c)” “Kernel Lock Purari (5/10c)”
[Meeting] Meet at JR Hinatawada Station at 9:00. I will go on foot.
[Dissolution] Dissolution at the site around 16:00 to 17:00. If there are people who want to climb after the tour ends, the staff will continue to belay. Dissolution around sunset.
[Water place/Toilet] We will borrow the toilet from the nearby Rose Town D.Garden.
[Others] A fee of 500 yen is required to use the rocky area.
Ohito and Shiroyama
[Place] Ohito Town, Shiroyama
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 multiple routes. A warm rocky place 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.
[Meeting] Parking space or nearby combination (The number of parking is limited, so please ride together as much as possible)
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 consult us.談ください。
[Dissolution] Dissolution at the site around 16:00 to 17:00. If you are in the car, we will send you to Shinjuku Station.
[Water/toilet] There is no toilet, so please use a convenience store before meeting.
Numazu, Mt. Washizu
[Place] Mount Washizu, Numazu City CLIMBING-net site
In 1983, Maze, E.T. Hang, Cosmic Dancer, and Jet were made free and graded in decimal, which was rare at the time.
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 rocky place in winter.
[Meeting] Parking space or local rocky place
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 Numazu station around 8:00. We will consider gatherings flexibly, so please contact us.
[Dissolution] Dissolution at the site around 16:00 to 17:00. If you are in the car, we will send you to Shinjuku Station.
[Water/toilet] There is no toilet, so please use a convenience store before meeting.
Intro to dry touring in June will be held on 7/12 (Wednesday)!
Dry touring is climbing using ice axes and crampons to climb rock walls and artificial walls.
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.
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, July 12
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：7/12 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)
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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】Applications will be closed once the capacity is reached.
【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.
On June 10th, Outdoor crag Super Beginner Reed Practice was held at Mt. Washizu.
This time, 8 people had applied, but we told them that the challenges they could climb might be limited due to the rain in the daytime the day before. was canceled, and as a result, 6 people participated.
All participants are women. Unexpectedly, it became “Outdoorcrag Ladies’ Day”.
Although it was a “super beginner” practice session, the participants had a wide range of skills and ages, from strong boulderers to first-time climbers with rental shoes, and everyone was facing their own challenges.
Enjoying the rocks outside for the first time, rappelling and climbing back up, trying on-site for the first time on the route, taking photos and eating cup ramen (laughs)
That’s right, you can do various things in this rocky place.
It is also a rocky place with sports-related challenges where 12 cars were climbed for the first time in Japan, and it has been used for rope work, rappelling, and crampons training by local mountaineering clubs for a long time. It’s a rocky place with a deep nostalgia.
I’m glad that everyone seemed to enjoy Sotoiwa.
I was a little worried about whether it would be held the day before, but I’m really glad I held it!
