Thank you for waiting. Ms. Junko is back from the World Cup!
The introduction to dry tooling in February will be held on February 8th (Wed) with Ms. Junko!
Please come and join us! You might even hear about the World Cup!
Also, on March 26th (Sun), we will be holding a 【Spring Dry Tooling Festival】 hosted by Ms.Junko and Ns.Haruko.
Let’s see how you like it.
Dry tooling is climbing using ice axes and crampons to climb rock walls and artificial walls.
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, January 8！
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】 3000 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：12/14 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 World Cup Annual Overall Ranking: Women’s Lead 30th
2021 BETA Cup Mixed Male and Female 6th Place
【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.
February 2023 monthly challenge has started! There are 15 problems on each floor, for a total of 30 problems.
February monthly starts a little early. Due to the staff’s schedule, we had to start early because Kaito is going on an expedition at the end of the month.
Well, February monthly, the taste is slightly different from last month. In one word, it’s “strenuous”.
The beginning is straightforward. It’s the same as usual from the middle stage onwards.
This month, we have various problems such as balance, a little coordination, and retention.
The annual “I want everyone to fly” number 6! “It’s not that far this month, so even if you’re not good at flying, please try it!”
⭐︎For those who haven’t tried it yet, it’s a different kind of fun than tape assignments! “The grade is about level 5kyu.”
⭐︎If you climbed No. 1 and felt that it was difficult, please touch up to around No. 4! “Number 4 may be easier than number 1.”
⭐︎If you have only touched the 1st floor, please climb the 2nd floor and write it on the list! “Your chances of winning will be doubled.”
Please enjoy this month as well! !
■Monthly challenge gift
1st prize Climbing shoes of your choice (Choose from Scarpa/Unparallel/Sportiva/Mudrock/Black Diamond)
2nd Prize Original T-shirt
3rd Prize all-day ticket
We hope that you will enjoy the weekly and monthly problems and become stronger, and that you will feel that you have become stronger with the permanent regular problems (tape assignments). We are uploading reference videos of tape assignments to YouTube. I hope it will be helpful.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH0_mnUMOvDSbhfJ9pBLglw
Weekly problems often have a slightly different taste than regular problems (tape problems) and monthly problems.
Please enjoy the weekly problems as well!
November 2022 Monthly Challenge, 443 people listed on the check sheet! Since there are over 400 people, there will be two winners of the shoe gift.
Thank you so much for taking on the challenge!
January monthly, as I think you already know, it is full of rock taste with a thin one. Please try it!
Well, I will announce the lottery results.
1st prize Your favorite climbing shoes
Takizawa san
Aratani san
2nd Prize Original T-shirt
S Satoshi san
3rd class all-day ticket
Ryoma san
congratulations!
Mr. Takizawa If I knew Mr. Takizawa, he would have been wearing the same Miura for many years.
It may be time to replace it with a new one, so it might be a good present!
Well, the winning probability has nothing to do with the number of climbs. Those who write their names have an equal chance.
The number 1 assignment is about the 5th grade, so it’s gamba! !
In the beta, I hope that you will enjoy the new challenges in the monthly challenges, and you will be able to see your growth in the tape challenges that have a long set cycle. Monthly assignments have a slightly different taste than tape assignments, such as dynamic assignments, so please give it a try!
You can choose your favorite shoes from Scarpa, Sportiva, Unparallel, Mad Rock, and Black Diamond.
If you are a winner, please let us know when you come to the store or by phone, email, etc. by the end of January. After that, it will be disabled.
Number of climbs completed in November
Total number of climbs completed in 2022 as of the end of November
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.
