2023/5/27 [Outdoor crag] Crack practice meeting held at Ogawayama

Beta Climbing Gym | Outdoor Workshop/Crack Climbing


2023/5/27 Outdoor crack practice meeting was held at Ogawayama.

Since an event was being held at Mawarimedaira, the parking lot was full at around 9:30 and the aisles were full of cars.

As for the crag area… I think it was empty except for the rocks used for the event.
Initially, we headed for Aniiwa, but due to an event being held, we changed our destination to Thumbiwa.
1st party only. . No one came after that.

I thoroughly enjoyed “Ogawayama Layback”, which looks good and has good contents.
There are various ways to climb, such as jamming with a solid crack, or picking up the face with your feet. .
It’s fun with each one.

Did you climb about 3 per person?
Everyone was facing their own challenges, such as camset practice and pseudo leads.

After that, we moved to the last one and had a lot of fun with alpine-chic challenges.

It was a good day to enjoy crack to the fullest.

■ Issues climbed
Thumb Rock Ogawayama Layback 5.9 ☆☆☆☆
Last one main wall central couloir 5.7
Last one Okukabe only long 5.8

■ Future plans
6/10 (Sat) Mt. Washizu/super beginner lead practice
6/13 (Tue) Ogawayama
6/13 (Sat) Ogawayama/Crack
6/22 (Thursday) Saku Shiga
6/25 (Sun) Yugawara Makiwa/Goku Slab/Multi

Beta Climbing Gym | Sotoiwa Workshop/Crack Climbing
Beta Climbing Gym | Sotoiwa Workshop/Crack Climbing
Beta Climbing Gym | Sotoiwa Workshop/Crack Climbing
Beta Climbing Gym | Sotoiwa Workshop/Crack Climbing
Beta Climbing Gym | Sotoiwa Workshop/Crack Climbing
Beta Climbing Gym | Sotoiwa Workshop/Crack Climbing
Beta Climbing Gym | Sotoiwa Workshop/Crack Climbing
Beta Climbing Gym | Sotoiwa Workshop/Crack Climbing
Beta Climbing Gym | Sotoiwa Workshop/Crack Climbing


[Indoor] Introduction to multi-pitch climbing 2-part system Part 1 [Belay station construction] Part 2 [Rappelling] 3F (reservation required) Scheduled for June 2023

Beta Climbing Gym Seminar|Introduction to Multi-Pitch Climbing
Beta climbing Gym Multi-Pitch Introductory Calendar


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!

June dates

Part1/2 2(FRI) 10:00~
Part1/2 9(FRI) 10:00~
Part1  9(FRI) 19:00~
Part1/2 11(SUN) 9:00~
Part1/2 14(WED) 10:00~
Part 2 16(FRI) 19:00~
Part1/2 28(WED) 10:00~

Overview

[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
————————————————————
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.
※※※※※※※
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.

Introduction to multi-pitch climbing Past events


2023/5/20 [Outdoor crag] Lead practice meeting held at Tennoiwa

Beta Climbing Gym | Sotoiwa Class/Lead Climbing

5/20 A reed practice session was held at Tennoiwa.
I was worried about the condition due to the rain the day before, but I decided to go to the site in hopes that it would be dry before it began to seep out.
In such a case, it is OK to cancel on site, so most of the participants came to the site.

Although the rocks were in a bit of bad condition, I enjoyed the dry routes such as Crackjoy.

For those who were new to Sotoiwa, they enjoyed the feeling of the rocks, route finding, and altitude, which is different from the gym.
The lead first try was firmly lead by crack joy.
I think you generally enjoyed it, but I regret that I didn’t give enough lectures on fulcrum construction.
Let’s continue at the gym’s “rope practice meeting”!

Climbing English is also a topic of conversation among foreigners.
The topic this time is “pseudo lead”. There is a theory that it is a “fake lead”. No, fakes are a little different. .
On the translation site, it is converted to “pseudo lead”, but what do you think?
I’ll check it out next time. Especially multi-term. .

■ Issues climbed
Elizabeth 5.7
Crack Joy 5.9 ★★★
Wind of Nirvana 5.10b ★★

■ Future plans
6/10 (Sat) Mt. Washizu/super beginner lead practice
6/13 (Tue) Ogawayama
6/17 (Sat) Ogawayama/Crack
6/22 (Thursday) Saku Shiga
6/25 (Sun) Yugawara Makiwa/Goku Slab/Multi

Beta climbing gym| Sotoiwa Seminar/Lead Climbing
Beta climbing gym| Sotoiwa Seminar/Lead Climbing
Beta climbing gym| Sotoiwa Seminar/Lead Climbing
Beta climbing gym| Sotoiwa Seminar/Lead Climbing
Beta climbing gym| Sotoiwa Seminar/Lead Climbing
Beta climbing gym| Sotoiwa Seminar/Lead Climbing
Beta climbing gym| Sotoiwa Seminar/Lead Climbing
Beta climbing gym| Sotoiwa Seminar/Lead Climbing
Beta Climbing Gym| Sotoiwa Seminar/Lead Climbing


[Indoor] Introduction to multi-pitch climbing 2-part system Part 1 [Belay station construction] Part 2 [Rappelling] 3F (reservation required) Scheduled for May 2023

Beta Climbing Gym Seminar|Introduction to Multi-Pitch Climbing
Beta climbing Gym Multi-Pitch Introductory Calendar


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!

May dates

Part 1/2 6 (Sat) 9:00~
Part 1/2 10 (Wednesday) 10:00~
Part 1 17 (Wednesday) 13:00-
Part 1 19 (Friday) 19:00-
Part 2 24 (Wednesday) 13:00-
Part 2 26 (Friday) 19:00-

Overview

[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
————————————————————
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.
※※※※※※※
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.
※※※※※※※


*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.

Introduction to multi-pitch climbing Past events


[Indoor] Introduction to multi-pitch climbing 2-part system Part 1 [Bulk point construction] Part 2 [Rappelling] 3F (reservation required) Scheduled for April 2023

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