This is a course for those who want to step up their ice climbing. Of course, beginners are also welcome.
We will mainly focus on top rope climbing, but depending on your skill level, we will also do lead climbing and screw installation.
And best of all, you can get direct advice from Mr. Hirokawa. I want to be able to climb the silvery ice wall freely like Hiroken!
This year, we can still expect cold waves, so the ice season is likely to be a little longer.
We can look forward to the 22nd and 23rd as well!
If you have seen NHK’s “Tackling the Great Ice Wall at Ichinokurazawa, Tanigawadake,” please take a look!
In addition, Mr. Hirokawa is currently also the representative of “Kailas Japan.”
You can try Kailas axes and crampons! ! Also, as a participant benefit, you will receive discounts and other benefits when purchasing!
3/22-23 Yatsugatake Ice Gallery!
Overview
[Course content]
・Crampon work/Axe work
・Screw set (spacing/position)
・Building anchors with screws (for multi-pitch)
・Descending ice routes (V-threads/rope set on retrievable screws)
・Risks of ice climbing (falling ice/rope breakage/facial injury from an axe)
Basically, you will climb using a top rope, but depending on your skills, you can also try lead climbing.
[Target] Beginners in ice climbing
*Those who can walk on snowy mountains and have ice climbing experience
[Date] Saturday, March 22nd to Sunday, March 23rd, 2025
Those who can access Yatsugatake by themselves can participate for just one day.
Please feel free to contact us for more information.
[Meeting time] Sakuradaira parking lot, 7:00 a.m.
*Depending on the road conditions, we may not enter the parking lot and may meet at the junction with Karasawa Onsen.
You can access the meeting place by one of the following methods. Please let us know your request.
1) Personal car, etc.
2) Car ride with staff
Beta: Departs at 3:00, overnight stay before beta possible, Shinjuku Station pick-up possible
Transportation fee: Per person
[Location] Ice Gallery. May change depending on ice conditions.
[Accommodation] Natsuzawa Onsen
Participants are responsible for accommodation costs.
[Instructor] Mr. Kentaro Hirokawa (climber, guide, representative of Kailas Japan, author of many books including “Ice Climbing” and “Challenge Alpine Climbing”)
[Insurance] Please purchase liability insurance for snowy mountain climbing
[Course fee] 20,000 yen/day (tax included)
*Please pay for your own transportation and accommodation (if staying the night before)
*Payment for the instructor fee can be made on-site or in advance at Beta.
[What to bring]
-Snow mountain equipment
-Clothes suitable for ice climbing
-Helmet, ice axe, crampons (10 or more prongs), harness, gloves, etc. Gear required for ice climbing
-Snacks, etc.
[Rental]
-Ice axe
-Crampons
Limited number available
▼By email: Please send an email with the address, subject, and body of the email below.
◆Email address: info＠beta-climbing.com
※Please change the @ symbol to half-width characters.
◆Email subject: Request to participate in the ice climbing course on 3/22-23 [Yatsugatake]
◆Email body: Please include the following information.
1. Name
2. Gender
3. Date of birth
4. Phone number (please write a number where you can be contacted on the day)
5. Beta member or non-member (please write either)
6. Address (if you are a non-Beta member/member, but the address is different from the address you registered)
7. Emergency contact name and phone number (if you are a non-Beta member/member, but the address is different from the emergency contact you registered)
8. Blood type
9. Rental (axe/crampons)
10. Other questions, requests, etc.
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Applicants will receive an email from Beta Climbing Gym confirming their application at a later date. If you do not receive a reply within 1-2 days of sending your application email, please call Beta.
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[Deadline] Applications will close as soon as capacity is reached.
If you have any other questions, please contact us
Lead climbing is the basis of all rope climbing. If you want to climb using ropes, you must first master lead climbing.
Once you have mastered the basics, such as the system of lead climbing and how belaying works, move on to the next step, such as multi-pitch climbing.
This seminar is a seminar to learn ropework and other basic techniques for lead climbing.
The feature of this course is that you can learn comprehensively and theoretically. You can also learn about the manners and rules for both outdoor and indoor climbing.
It is suitable for beginners to lead climbing and those who want to review. It will be held at the beta 3F lead wall “Shinjuku Face”, so you can take the course without being affected by the weather.
The course will be divided into two parts, with lectures and practice on lead climbing [Part 1] “Climbing Techniques” and [Part 2] “Belay Techniques”.
In the second part, belay techniques, we will respond to your requests regarding brake-assisted belay devices such as GriGri, in addition to tube-type belay devices such as ATC and Rebelso.
There are many things you need to know about both lead and belay, and there are many things you need to be able to do, so each part is 2.5 to 3 hours, for a total of about 5 to 6 hours. It will be a very dense time. You can also take only the first or second part.
It is not guaranteed that you will be able to practice lead climbing on a lead gym or outdoor rock immediately after taking this course.
It is necessary to practice clipping and belaying movements repeatedly so that they can be done smoothly, and to understand safety management such as risks on rocks, how to use gear correctly, and what to do if you fall.
Beta provides the following follow-up to ensure that participants have a safe debut in lead climbing.
1) Rope training session (every Monday from 7:00 p.m.)
Rope training sessions are held mainly for those who have taken Beta’s rope training course (lead/multi).
Beta staff will be on-site to help with practice.
It is okay to participate alone. You can practice with people with the same purpose, or a staff member will be your practice partner.
There is no particular participation fee. Just the gym fee is OK.
Rope and gear rental is free.
2) Rope gear rental is free
Rope and gear (ATC, harness, quickdraw) rental is free at any time for course participants. Please come and practice whenever it is convenient for you.
3) Outdoor Lead Climbing Beginners Practice Session
We hold lead climbing practice sessions on outdoor rocks.
The basic practice is top rope climbing, but upon request, we also practice lead climbing and belaying, taking into account skills, etc.
4) Order rope course (every Friday)
We also hold courses on individual topics such as belaying and building top rope anchors.
The content and schedule can be arranged according to your requests.
You can also take the “Lead Climbing Beginners Course” course as many times as you like.
Let’s learn the proper way to lead!
March dates
Part 1 (Sat) 9:00-
Part 14 (Fri) 10:30-
Part 16 (Sun) 9:00-
Overview
[Time] First part 3 hours, second part 2.5 hours, breaks will be taken as necessary
*Lesson time may vary depending on the number of participants
[Location] Beta [3F] Shinjuku Face
[Instructor] Yasushi Ozawa (Beta Owner)
[Target] Beginners and those with no experience in lead climbing
*Participants must be 18 years of age or older. (For parent-child participation, children must be elementary school age or older)
[Capacity] 6 people (reservation required, first come first served)
Minimum number of participants: 1 person
[Course fee]
5,500 yen each for the first and second sessions (tax included)
*Gym fee included
*Please pay at the reception on the day.
[What to bring]
Required: Climbing shoes, harness, belay device
Rental: Harness and belay device are available for free rental. Please rent climbing shoes (300 yen/bring your own socks) on the 1st floor and meet on the 3rd floor.
[Preparation/review video]
How to tie an eight knot
How to clip
How to send out and take in the rope when belaying at ATC
Climbing———-
-About types of climbing
-Free climbing/aid climbing
-Explanation of bouldering/rope climbing (lead/top rope)
-Harness wearing/figure-of-eight knot
-Clip practice
-About types of anchors and safety
-Demonstration of clipping in lead climbing
-Explanation of NG6 actions (reverse clip/Z clip/getting between rope and wall/hand drop/skipping clip/holding anchor)
-Safety management such as zero pin and pre-clip
-Lead climbing practice with pseudo-lead (staff belay)
*Practice of figure-of-eight knot will be kept to a minimum, so please prepare and review.
We have prepared videos for preparation and review, so please see the bottom of the page.
Belaying———-
・Explanation of the types of belay devices and the evolution of belaying methods (body belaying such as side tangles)
・Experience braking a belay device
・Practice putting in and taking out the rope with a belay device
・How to apply tension
・Top rope belaying demo Top rope belaying practice (staff climbing)
・Lead belaying demo Lead belaying practice (staff climbing)
Participation application
If you would like to participate, please apply at the Beta store, by phone, or by email.
▼Please tell us the following information in store, by phone, or by email.
1. Preferred date of participation
2. Name
3. Date of birth
4. Phone number (please write a number where you can be contacted on the day)
5.Do you have a barrel or not (if so, please state what you need)
6. Beta member or non-member (please indicate which)
7. Dates of participation (e.g. 4/8 (Sat) first and second part, etc.)
▼By email: Please send an email with the address, subject, and body of the email below.
◆Email address: info@beta-climbing.com
◆Email subject: ○/○, ○: ○ o’clock onwards, Lead climbing beginner course, ○th part, participation request
◆Email body: Please write 1. to 7. from the previous paragraph.
[Deadline] Applications will close as soon as the capacity is reached.
[On the day] Please check in (pay the course fee) and get changed at Beta [1F] about 30 minutes before the start of the course. Also, please warm up if necessary.
※If you are not a Beta member, you will need to register as a member, so we recommend that you pre-register in advance.
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Applicants will receive a confirmation email from Beta Climbing Gym at a later date. If you do not receive a reply within 1-2 days of sending your application email, please call Beta.
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※Notice※
During the seminar, the climbing area on the 3rd floor may not be available for public use. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
We hold rope climbing practice sessions in outdoor fields. Lead climbing, multi-pitch climbing, crack climbing.
[Lead climbing practice session for beginners] We will climb with top rope or lead on rocks with easy routes.
This is recommended for those who are just starting out, those who want to step up from walking to variations on rocky ridges, and those who want to practice leading or mastering on easy routes.
All necessary gear (shoes, helmets, harnesses, chalk) can be rented (550 yen per item).
[Weekday Climbing Club] The destination and content will be decided in consultation with the participants. In general, the request of the first person to make a request will be given priority.
Location
Face (Lead/Top Rope): Kofu Makuiwa, Kabutoiwa, Yugawara Makuiwa, Tennoiwa, Kernel Rock, Shiroyama, Washizuyama, Futagoyama, Shibasaki Rock, Kawamata, etc.
Crack (Lead/Top Rope): Yugawara Makuiwa, Kabutoiwa, Kofu Makuiwa, Ogawayama, Jogasaki
Multi: Yugawara Makuiwa (Goku Slab), Shiroyama (Southwestern Kante, etc.), Futagoyama (Central Ridge, etc.), Ogawayama (Selection, Lemon Route, etc.), Ura Myogi (Kido Wall), Tachiokayama (Hidari Iwa Ridge), Mitsutoge (Central Ridge, etc.), etc.
Half ropes can be rented (1100 yen).
Rappelling/Climbing Back: Washizuyama, Hiwadayama, Mitsutoge, etc.
Participation fees vary depending on content and location.
[Crack Training] Protection set practice, climbing with top rope and lead.
This is a training session for crack beginners. This will take place at Makuiwa in Yugawara and Ogawayama.
[Multi-introduction] Learn ropework thoroughly on an easy route.
Participants will form parties and climb 4 pitches. There will be staff at the end of each pitch to help you learn how to set up anchors and belay.
We will also set up fixed ropes and provide an environment where you can climb safely as needed.
This will take place at Makuiwa in Yugawara and Goku Slab, but may change depending on conditions.
March dates
■Lead climbing practice session for beginners
March 20th (Thursday, national holiday) Numazu, Washizuyama
■Weekday climbing club
March 13th (Thursday) Face/Colonel Rock
March 18th (Tuesday) Face/Tennoiwa
March 26th (Wednesday) Requests accepted
■Crack climbing practice session
March 29th (Saturday) Yugawara Makuiwa
In Beta, we will let you climb until you are satisfied!
You will climb with a top rope prepared by the staff, belayed by the staff.
If there is a route you want to climb, we will set up the rope. If you feel like you have not climbed enough, we will belay until sunset.
In Beta, we will help you become an independent climber!
If you would like to lead or practice belaying, please contact us.
We will practice pseudo-leading, leading, or belaying according to your skill level.
In the case of multi, participants will pair up with other participants, and the staff will check the safety from nearby.
Recommended for these people.
・I enjoy mountain climbing and want to climb rocky ridges more safely.
・I want to step up and do variations and alpine climbing.
・I’m interested in outdoor climbing, but bouldering is a bit difficult.
⇒ “Lead Climbing for Beginners Practice Session” is recommended.
・I do bouldering and am also interested in rope climbing.
・I enjoy indoor lead climbing and would like to try leading on outdoor rocks.
・I would like to enjoy outdoor rock climbing regularly.
・I would like to practice leading and belaying on outdoor rocks.
・I would like to be able to go to outdoor rocks by myself.
⇒ “Lead Climbing Practice Session” is recommended.
・People who have weekdays off.
・I would like to climb on weekdays when the rocks are clear.
⇒ “Weekday Climbing Club” is recommended.
・I would like to try crack climbing!
・I would like to learn crack techniques for alpine multi-climbing.
⇒ “Crack Climbing Practice Session” is recommended.
・I would like to practice my system on outdoor rocks.
・I would like to make my debut on outdoor multi-climbing.
・It’s been a while since I last went to a multi-pitch, so I’m worried about whether I remember the system.
⇒ “Multi-pitch climbing practice session”
If you want to climb natural rocks with a rope, please join us.
We also want people who mainly do variations of mountain climbing to join us. Being able to climb not only increases the number of routes you can go on, but also leads to safety.
We accept requests for dates, so please let us know if you have any requests.
Before participating, please remember the basics about how to tie ropes and the lead climbing system.
If you don’t know, please participate in the ★Lead Climbing Beginners Seminar held on Beta 3F. *Not required.
For the multi-pitch practice session, participants will pair up and climb with a rope under the safety management of staff. In reality, there is no help from staff, and participants will climb on their own.
For details, please see the Multi-Pitch Workshop page.
Overview
[Location] Please see the location above. Detailed information about the location is listed below.
Past locations: Tennoiwa/Kernel Rock/Yugawara Makuiwa/Kofu Makuiwa/Washizuyama/Koga Shiyama/Ojinjoyama/Shibasaki Rock/Yukawa/Ogawayama/Kofu Kabutoiwa/
[Access, etc.] We plan to meet at the site around 8:00. We will break up around 17:00 local time. For rock faces accessible by public transportation, if there are people who want to continue climbing after the break up time, staff will belay until sunset.
If you are visiting a rock formation that cannot be accessed by public transport and you do not have a car or other means of access, you can ride in a staff member’s car (travel costs are around 4,000-8,000 yen). The price and meeting time vary depending on the rock formation, but generally we meet at the underground rotary at the west exit of Shinjuku Station between 5-6am.
*About transportation costs
If many people wish to ride in a staff member’s car (4 or more people), we will arrange a rental car.
In that case, the estimated cost is as follows.
In the case of Ogawayama
Rental car + fuel costs: about 20,000 yen, highway (Hatsudai⇔Sudama) about 8,000 yen
28,000 yen divided by the number of people.
6 people: 4,700 yen per person
5 people: 5,600 yen per person
4 people: 7,000 yen per person
[Target]
Lead climbing beginner practice: For beginners and those with no experience in climbing and bouldering. Shoes, helmets, and chalk can also be rented.
Lead climbing practice: For those with climbing and bouldering experience who are beginners and those with no experience in outdoor lead climbing.
Weekday climbing club: No climbing or bouldering experience required. Anyone who wants to climb on weekdays is welcome.
Crack climbing course: Experienced climbers and boulderers, but crack beginners and inexperienced climbers.
Introduction to multi-pitch climbing: Multi-beginners. Anyone who understands the system and can lead and follow on their own during practice.
*Beta membership registration is required. Please register in advance to participate.
*Participants must be 20 years of age or older.
[Contents]
Lead climbing for beginners practice: We will give a lecture on rock etiquette and etiquette, and we will climb routes from 5.7 to 5.10 on top rope. Depending on your skill level, we will also practice leading and belaying.
Lead climbing practice: We will climb routes up to 5.11 on basic top rope. Depending on your skill level, we will also practice leading and belaying.
Weekday climbing club: We will discuss with the participants and decide the destination and contents.
Crack climbing course: We will climb routes up to 5.10 with basic top rope. Depending on your skill level, we will also practice setting protection and leading.
Introduction to multi-pitch climbing: Under the safety management of staff, participants will climb 4 pitches together and descend by rappelling.
…> (not required)
*If you are participating in the multi-pitch climbing practice session, please make sure you are able to lead and follow on your own. If you don’t know how, please join the Introduction to Multi-Pitch Climbing class held monthly on the 3rd floor of Beta.
[Capacity]
Lead climbing beginner practice session: 10 people (minimum number of participants: 4 people, if participants can help staff belay, we will consider holding even with 1 person)
Lead climbing practice session: 10 people (minimum number of participants: 4 people, if participants can help staff belay, we will consider holding even with 1 person)
Weekday climbing club: 10 people (minimum number of participants, for lead, 1 person if participants can help staff belay. Multi is 2 people)
Crack climbing course: 10 people (minimum number of participants: 4 people)
Introduction to multi-pitch climbing: 4 people (minimum number of participants: 2 people, if you practice with staff, we will hold even with 1 person)
[Participation Fee]
Lead climbing beginners practice: 8,800 yen
Lead climbing practice: 7,700 yen
Weekday climbing club: Face, multi, rappelling, backclimb 7,700 yen, multi 14,300 yen
Crack climbing course: 7,700 yen
Introduction to multi-pitch climbing: 14,300 yen
Rental 550 yen to 1,100 yen per item
Cancellations are accepted at any time, but cancellations on the day before or on the day of the event will incur a cancellation fee (100% of the course fee).
Payment for the participation fee can be made at Beta (cash, credit card, PayPay, d-payment, merpay, auPay, transportation electronic money, ID, QUICpay) or in cash on the day.
*If the event is canceled due to rain, the participation fee will be refunded.
*If the event is cancelled on-site, a half-price refund will be given.
*If the event is cancelled or the purpose of the event is changed on-site, no refund will be given.
*If you are not a beta member, you will need to register as a member. Please come to the store and register as a member or pre-register by the day of the event. If you have pre-registered, please email us your pre-registration number.
If you have any requests other than the dates listed below, please let us know.
[Insurance]Please purchase it yourself.
We recommend Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance’s GK Personal Life Insurance.
Seven A Co., Ltd., which imports climbing equipment and runs gyms, is the agency for this insurance, and they provide an easy-to-understand explanation of the plans that cover climbing. Please see the PDF pamphlet.
*Harnesses and helmets are available for rental (550 yen each) for a fee.
[Clothing] Clothing suitable for climbing (top and bottom)
*The rocks can get quite cold in winter, spring, and autumn. Be sure to bring warm clothes such as fleece and down jacket.
[Toilets] There are some rocky areas that do not have toilets or water sources.
Please bring toilet paper and plastic bags to collect used paper.
[Cancellation] We may cancel the event due to weather or other circumstances.
Regardless of whether the event will be held or canceled, we will contact you by email or phone by around 7pm the day before.
When applying, please be sure to enter a phone number or email address where you can be contacted the day before and on the day. In the event of cancellation, the participation fee will be fully refunded.
Preparation and review video
How to tie an eight knot
Clove hitch for self-belaying with the main rope
Clove hitch for building fixed distributed belay stations
Apply to participate
If you would like to participate, please visit the Beta store, or call, email,
There is only one event left in the Ice Climbing World Cup.
Junko-sensei competed despite a shoulder injury, but she did well and made it to the semi-finals in the USA match.
You might even get to hear some behind-the-scenes stories from the World Cup.
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, 11th March！
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: 3/11 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.
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 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, March 5th
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：3/5 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.
