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【Dry Tooling】 #61 Introductory Held on 7/3 (Wednesday)

2024年07月02日

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, July　3rd

Overview

【Place】 Beta [3F]

【Time】 19:30-22:30

【Lecturer】 Ms.Junko
※Profile description at the bottom of the page

【Target】 dry tooling inexperienced & beginners
※There is no limit on the number of times you can participate, but please note that if there are more applications than the capacity, we may ask those who have participated many times to refrain from doing so.
※Participation must be 18 years or older.

【Capacity】 8 people (Priority will be given to those who participate less often.first-come-first-served basis if the number of participants is the same)

【Course fee】 4400 yen (tax included)
※Please pay at the reception on the day.

【Belongings】
・Clothes suitable for ice climbing (long sleeves and long pants are recommended *Short sleeves are fine in hot weather such as summer, but please be careful)
・Ice ax (*1)
・Helmet
・Gloves (*2)
・Climbing shoes
※1 Please remove the hammer and adz. See “Preparing the Ax” for more information. please do.
※2　Gloves are essential for injury prevention and finger skin protection. We recommend that you get the perfect size. Leather golf gloves are easy to use, but you can also use thin gloves for work at home centers. It is difficult to climb with loose belay gloves or non-slip gloves.

Items that can be rented —————-
・Ice ax (free/please bring a taping with a width of 25mm or more)
・Helmet
・Climbing shoes (paid 300 yen/please bring socks/rent on 1F and bring to 3F)

【Course content】
・Differences between dry tooling and ice climbing (tools/moves)
・How to use the ax (how to grip, switch hands, hold)
・Dry tooling practice Traverse task using ice ax, basics of figure 4 and figure 9

About participation

If you would like to participate, please apply at Beta climbing gym or email.
▼In the case of e-mail: Please send an e-mail with the following address, subject, and text.
◆E-mail destination：info＠beta-climbing.com
※Please replace the @ (at mark) with half-width characters.
◆email subject：7/3 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.

Beta Climbing Gym Seminar/Introduction to Dry Touring/Junko Sasagawa

【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.

Introduction to dry tooling Past events

【Dry Tooling】 #60 Introductory Held on 6/5 (Wednesday)

2024年06月04日

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.

Held on Wednesday, June　5th

Overview

【Place】 Beta [3F]

【Time】 19:30-22:30

【Lecturer】 Ms.Junko
※Profile description at the bottom of the page

【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.

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：6/5 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)

【Deadline】Applications will be closed once the capacity is reached.

【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.

Introduction to dry tooling Past events

[Dry Touring] #12 Dojo held on 5/14 (Tue.)

2024年05月13日

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, May 14！

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
*Please replace the @ (at mark) with half-width characters.
Email subject: Introduction to dry tooling 5/14 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)

[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.

Beta Climbing Gym Workshop / Dry Tooling Dojo / Junko Sasagawa

Beta Climbing Gym Seminar/Dry Tooling Dojo/Junko Sasagawa

Beta climbing gym workshops and dry tooling dojo

[Instructor Profile] Junko Sasagawa
Joined the Kanagawa Prefecture Workers’ Mountaineering Federation ・Ginreikai Deputy Representative
In 2018, an all-female alpine climbing club, Ginreikai< /a>. 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 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 Dojo Past events

【Dry Tooling】 #59 Introductory Held on 5/1 (Wednesday)

2024年04月17日

In May, there will be a outdoor dry tooling trial session. If you would like to participate and are about to start dry touring, please join us here.
Dry tooling is a fun muscle training!

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.

Held on Wednesday, May 1

Overview

【Place】 Beta [3F]

【Time】 19:30-22:30

【Lecturer】 Ms.Junko
※Profile description at the bottom of the page

【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.

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：5/1 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)

【Deadline】Applications will be closed once the capacity is reached.

【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.

Introduction to dry tooling Past events

[Outdoor] Dry tooling experience @Sendai 5/11-12

2024年05月08日

Everyone who participated in Spring Drama, everyone who enjoys indoor dry touring, and those who enjoy dry What is touring like? ? And don’t you care! ? ?
In response to such requests, we will hold an event where you can experience dry touring on the rocks this year as well as last year!
Twice this year, in May and June.

Overview

Date: May 11 (Sat) to 12 (Sun), 2023

Location: Rocky area near Sendai
Meeting and dissolution: Sendai City, Sakunami Station
Target: Indoor dry tooling experience, ice climbing experience
* If you are inexperienced, please take an indoor class at Beta (Introduction to dry tooling・/beta-climbing.com/lesson/yaginae/”>Dry Tooling Session) and you’re good to go.

*Beta registration is required in advance.
*It is necessary to take out insurance that covers ax climbing
*Dry tooling on crag areas is climbing with a high degree of strength. It can be enjoyed by those who can climb about 5.10b ~ c in the free climbing of the outdoor crag.

[Details] Top rope climbing on the sport’s dry Tooling route
The staff hangs the top rope, and the participants climb with the top rope.
Precautions for safe dry touring in rocky areas, lectures on how to climb, etc.

[Capacity] 10 people (minimum 7 people)

[Instructor] Junko Sasakawa　/ Kazuhiro Kodaira

[Participation fee] 16,500 yen (tax included) per day (33,000 yen for 2 days)
Not included in cost
Food expenses, transportation expenses to the site, accommodation expenses, insurance fees, rental fees (1 item 1000 yen)

Cancellations are accepted at any time, but a cancellation fee (100% of the participation fee) will be charged if canceled on the day before or on the day.
Please pay the participation fee at the beta store (cash, credit, PayPay, d payment, merpay, auPay, various electronic money, etc.) or cash on the day.
*Although it is scheduled to go ahead even if it rains, it may be canceled in the event of heavy storms such as typhoons. In that case, the participation fee will be refunded.
* If you are not a beta member, you need to register as a member. By the day, please come to the store and register as a member, or pre-registration Please complete . If you have pre-registered, please email us your pre-registration number.

[Insurance] Please purchase insurance yourself.

Montbell Mountain Insurance (domestic travel accident insurance with special provisions for compensation for risks such as exercise)

【Equipment】
climbing helmet
Harness
Ax → Handle type ax. Please prepare a pick for dry tooling.
Climbing shoes → We recommend shoes that are large enough to be worn for a long time.　
*If you want to climb with flute boots or winter shoes + crampons, please prepare them.
Gloves → Leather golf gloves are recommended. A size that fits as close as possible. It’s good to have 2 pairs because you will sweat
taping
rain gear
Action food, drink.

[Equipment that can be rented]
climbing helmet
Harness
Ax
climbing shoes
*Please have your size matched at the gym in advance.

【schedule】
Day 1 9:10 JR Senzan Line/Sakunami Station meeting by car/walking
　　　　10:00～16:00 Climbing
　　　　17:00 Dissolution at Sakunami Station

Accommodation will hold a social gathering for those who wish.

2nd day 9:10 JR Senzan Line/Meet at Sakunami Station by car/on foot
　　　　10:00～16:00 Climbing
　　　　17:00 Dissolution at Sakunami Station

[Transportation] Please choose the convenient way
1) Arrange your own car, train, etc.
2) Staff vehicle sharing (please bear the round-trip transportation fee of 16,000 yen)

*By train
If you take the JR Shinkansen Hayabusa No. 1 bound for Shin-Hakodate Hokuto from Tokyo Station at 06:32 on the same day, you will arrive at Sakunami Station at 9:01.
*By car
Please meet at Sakunami Station. After that, move and park in the free parking lot near the site.
*In the case of staff car sharing
Beta will depart around 2:00 am.

【stay】
Please contact us if you would like to stay in the same inn as the staff.
Accommodation expenses will be calculated at actual cost.

[In case of cancellation] We may decide to cancel due to circumstances such as weather. In case of cancellation, we will contact you by e-mail or telephone by 19:00 the day before.
When applying, please be sure to enter a phone number and email address that can be contacted on the day before and on the day. In case of cancellation, the participation fee will be fully refunded.

Sign Up

If you would like to participate, please contact the beta store, call or email .

Beta Climbing Gym Outdoor Event Participation Terms before participating.
▼Please tell us the following when in-store, by phone, or by e-mail.
1. Desired date of participation
2. Your name
3. Date of birth
4. Phone number (Please write the number where you can be contacted on the day)
5. Participation date 5/11-12 (both days or either one)
6. Beta member or non-member (Please write which one. If you are a non-member, please also write your pre-registration number.)
7. Gear rental or (Please write either)
8.Transportation or (Please write which one)
9. Accommodation or or (Please write one)
▼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: [Sotoiwa] Request to participate in dry touring experience
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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 understand that climbing is dangerous before participating※※※※
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.

Outdoor drytooling experience event held in the past

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