An ice climbing step-up course was held at Kawaraoku, Yatsugatake.
Mr. Kentaro Hirokawa was invited as a lecturer, and GINREIKAI Mepanna of Ice Climbing World Copper was invited as a support, making it a fulfilling course.
Kawaraoku is a slope located about 20 minutes on foot from Yatsugatake Sanso. You can fully enjoy it even on a day trip.
Practice ups and leads on a gentle slope, then climb vertically.
In the meantime, Mr. Hirokawa gave a lecture on how to drive an ice screw and how to make an abalakoff.
There are plenty of experiences such as the experience of Ice Fifi, which GINREIKAI Mepanna used at the World Cup.
The night before, the members who stayed at the Yatsugatake Sanso shavings the raw ham of the service.
The samgyetang for dinner was also delicious.
Ice climbing is a seasonal thing, so what I learned last season may be forgotten or not possible this season. .
But I would be happy if I could relearn and be able to do it. . Ice cream is an activity that you can enjoy forever.
Advertising at the end. Mr. Kentaro Hirokawa, who was invited as a lecturer, taught “Ice Climbing” and “Challenge! Alpine Climbing” He has authored many books such as Alpine Climbing.
As an introduction to alpine climbing, “Challenge…” has inspired many climbers to open new paths.
However, it was published 20 years ago, and everyone was waiting for the revised edition to be published. It’s probably been about five years since rumors of a revised edition were published.
Finally, it will be published this spring! ! ! !
On sale April 3, 2023! “You can make a reservation on Amazon!”
『Alpine climbing route guide Northern Alps』
As you know, the day before, there was heavy snow in the Kanto region and the Chuo Expressway was closed to traffic, so most people gave up on participating.
Only one person was able to participate!
As a result, participant was supported by two ice climbing world coppers, making it a fulfilling workshop.
We climbed while checking my form and balance, and had a lot of fun with ice fifi experience, pseudo lead, and more.
Icefall is close to the Tokyo metropolitan area and is easy to approach. Since it is a ski resort, you don’t need full winter mountain climbing equipment, making it the perfect environment for practicing climbing.
We will hold it again next year, so let’s all climb up!
It will be held at a little earlier timing.
Also, the two World Coppers who supported us this time, Junko Sasakawa, aka “Ginreikai Mepanna”, and Haruko Takeuchi, aka “Haruko of the World”.
thank you very much!
Beta will continue to support “Ginreikai Mepanna” and “SEKAI NO Haruko-“.
Thank you all for your support!
A shirt from Jim M2 run by Mr. Kwon Young Hye from South Korea, the master of SEKAI NO Haruko-
The Ice Fifi brought by Ginreikai Mepanna is fun!
SEKAI NO Haruko- (left) is the Ice Climbing World Cup, 2023 Series, No. 7 in the world> <
Every month, we hold lead climbing beginner practice sessions in outdoor fields.
This is a practice session for beginners who want to climb rocky areas with ropes, not only for those who are bouldering and lead at the gym, but also for climbers who have never done climbing so much.
we will climb 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.
We can help 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.
recommended
・to climb outside crag with a rope
・to try lead climbing as well as bouldering
・to be able to safely climb chains and ladders in mountain climbing
・to prepare to challenge the variation route
・to climb outside rocks regularly
・to be able to go to the outside rock by myself
・to practice lead and belay
If you want to climb a natural rock with a rope, please join us.
Mountain climbers are also welcome to participate. 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 don’t know, please participate in ★the lead climbing beginner class held on Beta 3F. ※Not required
We also have multi-pitch practice sessions. 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.
For more information, please see the multi-pitch practice page.
[Held] 24th multi-pitch ckimbing practice January 15（SUN） Yugawara・Makuiwa/Goku-slab
Overview
【Place】The location will be different depending on the time, so we will inform you each time.
Past implementation location：Tennouiwa/KernelRock/Yugawara・Makuiwa/Kofu・Makuiwa/Washizuyama/Kogashiyama/Ohito・Jo-yama/ShibasakiRock/Yukawa/Ogawayama/Kofu・Kabutoiwa
【Meeting point etc】We plan to meet there at 9:00. The dissolution is around 17:00 local time.
In the case of crag areas that can be accessed by public transportation, if anyone wants to continue climbing after the dismissal time, the staff will belay until sunset.
If you are in a crag area that is inaccessible by public transportation and do not have access by car, it is possible to ride in the staff’s car (cost per head / about 8000 yen).
【Recomended】Lead climbing inexperienced person, beginner. Those who want to be able to go to the rocky place by themselves. Up to 5.10 grades.
【Requirements】
※Beta membership registration is required. Please register as a member in advance and participate.
※Participation must be over 20 years old.
※Before applying, please agree to the Beta Climbing Gym Outdoor Event Participation Terms.
【Practice content】Short route top rope climbing
The staff hangs the top rope, and the participants climb with the top rope.
If there is a route you want to climb, we will hang the top rope upon request.
Based on past performance, 4 to 6 routes (.9/ 5.10 grades) are roped and we have them try 4 to 8 times a day.
If you wish to practice lead, practice on a pseudo-lead combined with a top rope.
If you want a lead that is not a pseudo-lead, you must be able to climb the target route with a pseudo-lead without any problems, or be able to climb all 5 grades of beta (or 4th grade 3 tasks / 3rd grade 1 task).
Belay practice is limited to the timing when the staff hangs the top rope and the timing of recovery, and when another staff can back up the belay.
※Please be prepared to wear a harness and tie an eight knot (a figure-of-eight knot) in advance.
If you don’t know, please participate in ★the lead climbing beginner class held on Beta 3F. ※Not required
Preparation/review videos
How to tie a figure eight knot (eight knot)
【Capacity】10 people (minimum 4 people)
※I’m assuming 2 staff members. If there are more than 9 applications, we will increase the number of staff and increase the capacity.
※If you can apply for a group of 5 or more people, we can adjust the schedule, so please contact us.
【Participation fees】7,700 yen
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.
Participation fees can be paid at beta climbing gym (cash, credit, PayPay, d payment, Merpay, auPay, transportation electronic money, ID, QUICpay) or cash on the day.
※If thIf you are not a beta member, you need to register as a member. Please come to the beta climbing gym and register as a member by the day, or complete the pre-registration. If you have pre-registered, please email us your pre-registration number.If the event is canceled due to rain, the participation fee will be refunded.
※Even if the minimum number of participants is not reached, we will still hold the event if you request a small number of participants and pay a larger participation fee.
【Insurance】Please join by yourself.
＜reference＞
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance’s GK injury insurance (personal life compensation insurance) is recommended.
Seven-A, which imports climbing equipment and operates gyms, is an agent, and the plan in which climbing is covered is explained in an easy-to-understand manner. View their PDF brochure.
【What to bring】
Required ： Climbing shoes, Climbing helmet, Harness, Chalk, Drink, Lunch, Warm clothes, Backpack
Any ： Topo (route map), Quickdraw, Leisure sheet, Belay device
Shared gear : Climbing rope (I provided)
※Harnesses and helmets can be rented for a fee (550 yen each).
【Clothes】Appropriate clothing for climbing (top and bottom)
※The crag 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 also crag areas without water sources such as toilets.
Please prepare toilet paper and plastic bags for collecting used paper.
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.
In case of cancellation due to customer’s convenience,a cancellation fee (100% of the course fee) will be charged if canceled on the day before or on the day.
Application for participation
If you would like to participate, please apply at the beta climbing gym, by phone, or by email.
Before applying, please agree to the Beta Climbing Gym Outdoor Event Participation Terms.
▼In the case of in-gym, phone, or email, please tell us the following。
1.Desired date of participation
2.Name
3.Birthday
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 rental or (write either)
7.Meeting place or or (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.)
▼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 (at mark) with half-width characters。
◆email subject：〇/〇（example：1/15 ←event date） 【Outdooe】Rope climbing 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 participate after understanding that climbing is dangerous※※※※
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 Prefecture CLIMBING-net
It is a crag in Makuyama Park in Yugawara. It is a crag 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 5.9 ～ 5.10 grade challenges.
「Yugawara・makuiwa・Sunset（5.10a）」
【Meeting point】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】We will disperse according to the time (16:20) of the local bus 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 place/Toilet】You can use the water and toilets in front of Makuyama Park management.
Kofu・Kabutoiwa
【Place】Fuefuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture, Mt. Kabuto
A compact crag 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 point】Kabuto trailhead parking lot(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.
You can also pick up at JR Isawa Onsen Station around 8:00. We will consider gatherings flexibly, so please contact us.
【Dissolution】Disbanded 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】I will use the toilet at the trailhead. In winter, it may be frozen and unusable. Also, there are no toilets at the crag about 30 minutes up from the trailhead, so please prepare toilet paper.
Hinatawada・KernelRock
【Place】Ome City, Tokyo, Hinatawada Station
It is a very accessible crag. About 5 minutes on foot from Hinatawada station. There are 7 routes in a compact rocky area. Only introductory routes of limestone.
Topo and precautions are posted on the Okutama Climbing Center website, so please take a look.
A reference video of the challenges that usually climb at the session. “KernelRock・Hesoman (5/10c)” “KernelRock・Purari (5/10c)”
【Meeting point】Meet at JR Hinatawada Station at 9:30. I will go on foot.
【Dissolution】Disbanded 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】I will borrow the restroom from the nearby Rose Town Deegarden.
【Others】A fee of 500 yen is required to use the rocks.
Ohito・Jo-yama
【Place】Shiroyama, Ohito Town, Shizuoka Prefecture
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 multi-pitch routes. A warm crag area 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 point】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 contact us.
【Dissolution】At the ground, dissolution around 16:00 to 17:00. If you are in the car, we will send you to Shinjuku Station.
【Water place/Toilet】There is no toilet, so please use a convenience store before meeting.
Numazu・Washizuyama
【Place】Numazu City・Wshizyama CLIMBING-net
A historic crag that has been climbed for a long time in the local area.、 In 1983, “Maze”, “ET Hang”, “Cosmic Dancer” and “Jet” were climbed by free climbing. Unusually at that time, the grade was announced in decimals, so it suddenly became a major area.
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 erea in winter.
【Meeting point】Parking space or local crag
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 Nunazy Station on the Japan Railway. We will consider gatherings flexibly, so please contact us.
【Dissolution】At the ground, dissolution around 16:00 to 17:00. If you are in the car, we will send you to Shinjuku Station.
At the ground, dissolution around 16:00 to 17:00. If you are in the car, we will send you to Shinjuku Station.
A dry tooling session using ice axes was held on the mantle wall and lead wall of Beta Climbing Gym [3F]. The instructor is Nae Yagi, a professional ice climber.
In a session for dry touolng beginners, we will give advice according to each level, such as how to use an ax and move while climbing a specially prepared session problems.
It will be held twice a day, so please participate in the times that are convenient for you. Both sessions are 70 minutes.
The gym’s boulder wall is available before and after your session.
＜Part 1＞19:00～ ＜Part 2＞21:00～
As a premise to climb the beta 3F dry problems, you will be asked to learn about safety management in the “Introduction to Dry Touolng” course, but those who participated in this session can climb the 3F dry problems without taking the course. can do.
Held on Monday, February 27!
Overview
【Date and time】Monday, February 27, 2023 19:00- / 21:00-
Let’s learn how to use the ax and move unique to dry.
【Instructor】Nae Yagi (professional ice climber)
【Target/Capacity/Details/Participation fee】
Target: Beginners to dry tooling *Inexperienced people can also participate, but first, take “Introduction to dry tooling” I recommend that you
Capacity: 9 people in each section
Contents: Let’s learn together through the session!
※Participation fee includes daily usage fee for beta.
※Please pay at the [1F] reception on the day.
※If you are not a beta member, please register as a member (free). →Pre-registration is convenient for member registration (free)!！
※Participation must be 18 years or older.
【Belongings】Clothes suitable for dry tooling (easy-to-move clothes with long sleeves and long pants), ice axes, helmets, gloves (recommended for golf), climbing shoes, ice tools (optional).
There are rentals other than gloves. Please come to the 3rd floor after picking it up on the 1st floor.
※Climbing shoes (please bring socks) / Helmets are charged (330 yen each)
【Insurance】Please join by yourself if necessary.
Participation
【Application for participation】If you would like to participate, please apply at the beta store or by email.
▼In the case of 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: Request to participate in dry tooling session on 2/27
◆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. Session to participate or (Please write which one)
6. Rental availability (If yes, product name: helmet/ice ax)
7. Beta member or non-member (please write which one)
【Deadline】Applications will be closed as soon as the capacity is reached.
【that day】Please complete reception and change clothes at Beta [1F] about 30 minutes before the session starts. Also, if necessary, please finish up on the [1F] [2F] climbing wall.
※If you are not a beta member, you will need to register as a member, so we recommend that you complete pre-registration in advance.
Detailed profile of Nae Yagi
Nae Yagi, born in Osaka in 1984, is a professional ice climber. She has been involved in mountain climbing and climbing since childhood.
In 2001, she won the 6th Kinki High School Climbing Tournament, and in 2002, it was only natural that she would win the championship again. ” appears bravely.
After graduating from high school, won the junior division of the JOC Junior Olympic Cup, which is organized by the Japanese Olympic Committee to foster future Olympians. He has won the championship (2004), finished 8th in the Asian Championship (2005), and has continued to achieve good results, including many cup competitions in various parts of Japan.
Seen as a climber who will carry the next generation of climbing on his back, he has gradually shifted his focus to ice climbing since the 2009 season. “When I was trying to make a living by competing and making a living, I chose a place where I could stand at the top,” he says. After graduating from university, I belonged to Maruhan Co., Ltd., which manages pachinko parlors. Active as Japan’s first corporate climber, chose the professional path from the 2013 season, and participated in all ice climbing World Cup competitions for the first time in Japan.
[War record]
2001: 6th Kinki High School Climbing Tournament 1st Place
2002: Asian Youth Championship Malaysia Tournament 3rd Place
2003: 6th Junior Olympic Junior Champion
2003: National Athletic Meet (adult women’s division) 2nd place
2005: Asian Championship Iran Tournament 8th
2008: Japan Championship 5th
2011: Ice Climbing World Cup Cheonsong 15th
2013: Ice Cllimbing World Tour Ranking 18th
2014: Ice Cllimbing World Tour Speed category 10th overall
2014: Participated in the Sochi Olympic Climbing Festa
１）「Beginner session in english」
Every Monday, 19:00-22:00
A new staff member, Mr. KIKUCH, who is proficient in English from his study abroad experience, will be in charge.
Not only native English speakers, but also Japanese people who want to study English are welcome.
２）Body maintenance
2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month, starting at 19:00
Former staff member Yuitaso is back as a judo therapist!
●We will help you build a body that is easy to climb with acupressure and taping suitable for each person!
●Please feel free to contact us if you have any worries or fatigue from climbing or daily work.
Treatment costs money.
All include time for counseling and self-care training.
・ Shiatsu 2000 yen
・ Shiatsu + taping 2500 yen
・ Shiatsu + 5 minutes 500 yen (up to 10 minutes possible)
・ Taping only 500 yen
■「Nail and Finger Skin Consultation by Athlete Nail」
We are scheduled for 15 (Wed) this month.
If you have a problem such as cracked finger skin, please come and visit us!
In addition, we sell all-in-one moisturizing gel AND, beta special price.
It’s getting colder and colder these days. . Take good care of your fingertips! “Moisturize first!”
■Business hours change
There is no change in business hours in February.
Normal business.
Weekdays 10:00-23:00
Saturday 8:00-23:00
Sundays and public holidays 8:00 to 20:00
■Monthly set / 1F full renewal
2/27 (Mon) – 3/1 (Wed), 1F is not available. note that.
■Ice climbing
We are still looking for ′′ Introduction to ice climbing ′′ on 2/4 and 11!
Please check this out for details!「Introduction to ice climbing」
■Outdoor Lead Climbing & Multi-pich climbing Practice session
Detailed page will be announced later
■【Indoor】Lead climbing beginner class
Detailed page will be announced later
■【Indoor】Introduction to multi-pitch climbing
Detailed page will be announced later
■Introduction to dry tooling
Junko-sensei has returned from the World Cup!
It seems that there was a story of various ups and downs. Welcome back !
The introductory class will be held on Wednesday, February 8th. Click here for more information on dry tooling introduction
■Dry tooling session
Maybe because it’s ice season, there are a lot of participants these days. Thank you!
But actually, it’s more effective to practice throughout the year than to practice just before. This month is. Scheduled to be held on 2/27
Detailed page will be announced later
