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 support climbers on weekdays!
We hold lead climbing practice sessions every weekday in an outdoor field.
From those who boulder and lead, to climbers who haven’t done much climbing, to advanced climbers who can climb on their own but don’t have a belayer.
The destination will be decided in consultation with the participants.
The climbing area to go to will be decided in consultation with the participants.
Also, even if there is only one participant, we will hold it if you can belay.
Belays and refugees can also use it.
We are taking requests for the schedule, so please let us know if you have any requests.
If you’re beginner,Before participating, please remember the basics of how to tie ropes and lead climbing systems.
If you’re not sure, check out the ★Lead Climbing Beginners Workshop. *Not required.
Overview
【Date in April】
4/11（Thu） Yugawaramakuiwa/crack
4/16（Tue） Tennouiwa
4/24（Wed） Tennouiwa
【Date in May】
5/9（Thu） TBD
5/21（Tue）Multi-pitch Mitsutouge or Yugawaramakuiwa
5/22（Wed）Crack Yugawaramakuiwa or Ogawayama
【Date in June】
6/13（Thu） TDB
6/18（Tue） TDB
6/26（Wed） TDB
[Content]
This will be decided in consultation with the participants.
Please feel free to discuss top rope, lead, multi-pitch and ice climbing on faces and cracks.
[Place] To be decided in consultation with the participants.
Past locations: Tennoiwa Rock/Kernel Rock/Yugawara Makiwa Rock/Kofu Makiwa Rock/Mt.
[Access etc.] Meeting times depend on the destination. We plan to meet at around 9.00 am at the location. Dismissal is around 17:00 on site. If the crag is accessible by public transport, staff will belay those who wish to continue climbing after the break-up time until sunset.
If the crag is inaccessible by public transport and you do not have a car or other means of access, it is possible to ride in the car with a member of staff (cost split).
[Target]Anyone who wants to enjoy climbing on weekdays, from beginners to advanced climbers.
*Beta membership registration is required. Please register as a member in advance and participate.
*Participants must be 20 years or older.
[Capacity] 8 people (minimum number of participants is 1 person)
*Assuming 2 accompanying staff. If there are more than 9 applications, we will increase the number of staff and increase the capacity.
* If you can apply as a group, we can adjust the schedule, so please contact us.
*Even if the number of applications does not meet the minimum number of participants, if the participants are able to belay, we will consider holding the event with only one staff member.
[Participation fee]
Varies according to content and destination.
Face and crack at crags accessible by train 7,700 yen (incl. tax)
14,300 yen (incl. tax) for multi-pitch climbing at crags accessible by train.
If a car is required, a separate transportation fee will be charged.
Cancellations are accepted at any time, but if canceled on the day before or on the day, a cancellation fee (100% of the course fee) will be charged.
Please pay the participation fee at Beta store (cash, credit card, PayPay, dPay, 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 you are not a beta member, you need to register as a member. Please come to the store and register as a member by the day of the event, or pre-register Please complete . If you have pre-registered, please email us your pre-registration number.
【Belongings】
Required: Climbing shoes, climbing helmet, harness, chalk, drinks, lunch, winter clothing
Optional: Topo (route map), quick draw, leisure sheet, belay device
* Harnesses and helmets can be rented for a fee (550 yen each).
[Clothing] Clothes suitable for climbing (top and bottom)
*The rocky area can get quite cold in winter, spring, and autumn. Please be sure to bring warm clothing such as fleece and down jackets.
[Toilet] There are some rocky areas where there are no toilets or water sources.
Please prepare toilet paper and plastic bags for collecting used paper.
[In case of cancellation] We may decide to cancel due to weather or other circumstances. In the case of cancellation, we will contact you by email or phone by around 7:00 pm the day before.
When applying, please be sure to include a phone number and email address where you can be contacted the day before or on the day of the event. In case of cancellation, the participation fee will be fully refunded.
If you would like to participate, please visit the Beta store, call, email.
Before applying,Beta Climbing Gym Outdoor Event Participation TermsPlease agree with.
▼When contacting us in-store, by phone, or by email, please provide the following information.
1. Desired date of participation
2.Name
3.Date of birth
4.Telephone number (please write the number where you can be contacted on the day)
5. Beta member or non-member (please write either; if you are a non-member, please also write your pre-registration number)
6. Harness/helmet/shoe rental or (Please write either)
7.Please describe your requirements regarding the location and content (face, crack, multi, ice) of the event
▼For email: Please send an email with the address, subject, and body text below.
◆Email address: info@beta-climbing.com
*Please replace @ (at mark) with half-width characters.
◆Email subject: 〇/〇 (Example: 2/18 ←Date) [Outdoor crag]●●● Desire to participate (Please write the name of the training session you would like to attend in ●●●Example: Lead Super Beginner Practice Session/ Lead practice session/Weekday climbing club/Multi practice session)
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Those who have applied will receive an email from Beta Climbing Gym confirming that the application has been accepted. If you do not receive a reply within 1-2 days after sending your participation application email, please call Beta.
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※※※※Please understand that climbing is dangerous before participating※※※※
Please be aware that climbing always involves danger, and participate at your own risk. Especially in natural rocky areas, unexpected things like chipped rocks can occur. A little carelessness can cause a serious accident. During the course, please follow the instructions of the instructor and staff and be sure to maintain safety, whether you are climbing or taking a break.
[Deadline] Applications will close as soon as the capacity is reached.
We support climbers on weekdays!
We hold lead climbing practice sessions every weekday in an outdoor field.
From those who boulder and lead, to climbers who haven’t done much climbing, to advanced climbers who can climb on their own but don’t have a belayer.
The destination will be decided in consultation with the participants.
The climbing area to go to will be decided in consultation with the participants.
Also, even if there is only one participant, we will hold it if you can belay.
Belays and refugees can also use it.
We are taking requests for the schedule, so please let us know if you have any requests.
If you’re beginner,Before participating, please remember the basics of how to tie ropes and lead climbing systems.
If you’re not sure, check out the ★Lead Climbing Beginners Workshop. *Not required.
Overview
【Date in April】
4/11（Thu） Yugawaramakuiwa/crack
4/16（Tue） Tennouiwa
4/25（Wed） Tennouiwa
【Date in May】
5/9（Thu） TBD
5/21（Tue）Multi-pitch Mitsutouge or Yugawaramakuiwa
5/22（Wed） TBD
【Date in June】
6/13（Thu） TDB
6/18（Tue） TDB
6/26（Wed） TDB
[Content]
This will be decided in consultation with the participants.
Please feel free to discuss top rope, lead, multi-pitch and ice climbing on faces and cracks.
[Place] To be decided in consultation with the participants.
Past locations: Tennoiwa Rock/Kernel Rock/Yugawara Makiwa Rock/Kofu Makiwa Rock/Mt.
[Access etc.] Meeting times depend on the destination. We plan to meet at around 9.00 am at the location. Dismissal is around 17:00 on site. If the crag is accessible by public transport, staff will belay those who wish to continue climbing after the break-up time until sunset.
If the crag is inaccessible by public transport and you do not have a car or other means of access, it is possible to ride in the car with a member of staff (cost split).
[Target]Anyone who wants to enjoy climbing on weekdays, from beginners to advanced climbers.
*Beta membership registration is required. Please register as a member in advance and participate.
*Participants must be 20 years or older.
[Capacity] 8 people (minimum number of participants is 1 person)
*Assuming 2 accompanying staff. If there are more than 9 applications, we will increase the number of staff and increase the capacity.
* If you can apply as a group, we can adjust the schedule, so please contact us.
*Even if the number of applications does not meet the minimum number of participants, if the participants are able to belay, we will consider holding the event with only one staff member.
[Participation fee]
Varies according to content and destination.
Face and crack at crags accessible by train 7,700 yen (incl. tax)
14,300 yen (incl. tax) for multi-pitch climbing at crags accessible by train.
If a car is required, a separate transportation fee will be charged.
Cancellations are accepted at any time, but if canceled on the day before or on the day, a cancellation fee (100% of the course fee) will be charged.
Please pay the participation fee at Beta store (cash, credit card, PayPay, dPay, 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 you are not a beta member, you need to register as a member. Please come to the store and register as a member by the day of the event, or pre-register Please complete . If you have pre-registered, please email us your pre-registration number.
【Belongings】
Required: Climbing shoes, climbing helmet, harness, chalk, drinks, lunch, winter clothing
Optional: Topo (route map), quick draw, leisure sheet, belay device
* Harnesses and helmets can be rented for a fee (550 yen each).
[Clothing] Clothes suitable for climbing (top and bottom)
*The rocky area can get quite cold in winter, spring, and autumn. Please be sure to bring warm clothing such as fleece and down jackets.
[Toilet] There are some rocky areas where there are no toilets or water sources.
Please prepare toilet paper and plastic bags for collecting used paper.
[In case of cancellation] We may decide to cancel due to weather or other circumstances. In the case of cancellation, we will contact you by email or phone by around 7:00 pm the day before.
When applying, please be sure to include a phone number and email address where you can be contacted the day before or on the day of the event. In case of cancellation, the participation fee will be fully refunded.
If you would like to participate, please visit the Beta store, call, email.
Before applying,Beta Climbing Gym Outdoor Event Participation TermsPlease agree with.
▼When contacting us in-store, by phone, or by email, please provide the following information.
1. Desired date of participation
2.Name
3.Date of birth
4.Telephone number (please write the number where you can be contacted on the day)
5. Beta member or non-member (please write either; if you are a non-member, please also write your pre-registration number)
6. Harness/helmet/shoe rental or (Please write either)
7.Please describe your requirements regarding the location and content (face, crack, multi, ice) of the event
▼For email: Please send an email with the address, subject, and body text below.
◆Email address: info@beta-climbing.com
*Please replace @ (at mark) with half-width characters.
◆Email subject: 〇/〇 (Example: 2/18 ←Date) [Outdoor crag]●●● Desire to participate (Please write the name of the training session you would like to attend in ●●●Example: Lead Super Beginner Practice Session/ Lead practice session/Weekday climbing club/Multi practice session)
※※※※※※※
Those who have applied will receive an email from Beta Climbing Gym confirming that the application has been accepted. If you do not receive a reply within 1-2 days after sending your participation application email, please call Beta.
※※※※※※※
※※※※Please understand that climbing is dangerous before participating※※※※
Please be aware that climbing always involves danger, and participate at your own risk. Especially in natural rocky areas, unexpected things like chipped rocks can occur. A little carelessness can cause a serious accident. During the course, please follow the instructions of the instructor and staff and be sure to maintain safety, whether you are climbing or taking a break.
[Deadline] Applications will close as soon as the capacity is reached.
On June 10th, Outdoor crag Super Beginner Reed Practice was held at Mt. Washizu.
This time, 8 people had applied, but we told them that the challenges they could climb might be limited due to the rain in the daytime the day before. was canceled, and as a result, 6 people participated.
All participants are women. Unexpectedly, it became “Outdoorcrag Ladies’ Day”.
Although it was a “super beginner” practice session, the participants had a wide range of skills and ages, from strong boulderers to first-time climbers with rental shoes, and everyone was facing their own challenges.
Enjoying the rocks outside for the first time, rappelling and climbing back up, trying on-site for the first time on the route, taking photos and eating cup ramen (laughs)
That’s right, you can do various things in this rocky place.
It is also a rocky place with sports-related challenges where 12 cars were climbed for the first time in Japan, and it has been used for rope work, rappelling, and crampons training by local mountaineering clubs for a long time. It’s a rocky place with a deep nostalgia.
I’m glad that everyone seemed to enjoy Sotoiwa.
I was a little worried about whether it would be held the day before, but I’m really glad I held it!
