We hold rope climbing practice sessions in outdoor fields. Lead climbing, multi-pitch climbing, crack climbing.
【Lead climbing practice session for beginners】
We climb on top rope or lead on rocky areas with easy routes.
Recommended for those who are just starting out, who want to step up from walking to variations on rocky ridges, and those who want to practice lead or master on easy routes.
All necessary gear (shoes, helmets, harnesses, chalk) can be rented (550 yen per item).
We will hold the session at Mt. Washizu, Mt. Ogawa, etc.
【Introduction to cracks】
This is a practice session for beginners to cracks. We climb cracks on top rope. We will give a lecture on how to decide jams and how to set up protection.
Depending on your skill level, you can set up protection (cams) while climbing or climb on lead.
For a better understanding of jamming and protection installation, please take the indoor course “Introduction to Cracks” beforehand.
This will be held at Yugawara Makuiwa, Ogawayama, etc.
【Multi-Pitch Introduction】
Participants will form a party and climb 4 pitches of a gentle route. Fixed ropes will be set up, and an environment will be prepared where you can climb while ensuring your safety if necessary. There will be staff at the end of the pitch to confirm how to set anchors and belay.
You will climb under the safety management of staff, but since you will be climbing on your own, please check the ropework in advance. If you are unsure, please take the indoor course “Multi-Pitch Beginner Course”.
This will be held at Yugawara Makuiwa, Goku Slab, etc.
【Lead Climbing Practice Session】
This is a practice session for experienced lead climbers. We will climb problems ranging from 5.8 to 5.11a using top rope. Depending on your skill level, you can also climb on lead. If you would like to practice belaying, a staff member will belay you.
We recommend that you gain experience in leading and belaying indoors before practicing outdoors. Beta also offers an indoor course, “Lead Climbing Beginners Course,” so please make use of it.
【Weekday Climbing Club】
The destination and content will be decided according to the requests of the participants. In general, the first person to make a request will be given priority. Please let us know when you apply.
Locations
Faces (Lead/Top Rope): Kofu Makuiwa, Kabutoiwa, Yugawara Makuiwa, Tennoiwa, Kernel Rock, Shiroyama, Washizuyama, Futagoyama, Shibasaki Rock, Kawamata, etc.
Cracks (Lead/Top Rope): Yugawara Makuiwa, Kabutoiwa, Kofu Makuiwa, Ogawayama, Jogasaki
Multi: Yugawara Makuiwa (Goku Slab), Shiroyama (Southwestern Edge, 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 up: Mt. Washizu, Mt. Hiwada, Mitsutoge, etc.
Dates held from April to June
April 26th (Sat) Numazu, Mt. Washizu
May 10th (Sat) Numazu, Mt. Washizu
June 28th (Sat) Numazu, Mt. Washizu
April 10th (Thursday) Face/Kernel Rock or Tenno Rock
April 15th (Tuesday) Multi/Tachiokayama
April 23rd (Wednesday) Multi/Location TBD
May 1st (Thursday) Requests accepted
May 8th (Thursday) Requests accepted
May 16th (Friday) Requests accepted
May 20th (Tuesday) Face/Kernel Rock or Tenno Rock
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May 28th (Wed) Multi-location TBD
June 12th (Thu) Requests accepted
June 17th (Tue) Requests accepted
June 25th (Wed) Requests accepted
April 6th (Sun) Yugawara Makuiwa
May 24th (Sat) Ogawayama
June 21st (Sat) Ogawayama
April 27th (Sun) Yugawara Makuiwa Goku Slab
May 11th (Sun) Yugawara Makuiwa Goku Slab
June 1st (Sun) Yugawara Makuiwa Goku Slab
At Beta, you can climb until you are satisfied!
You will climb with a top rope prepared by the staff and 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.
At Beta, we will help you become an independent climber!
If you would like to lead or practice belaying, please contact us.
Depending on your skill level, you will practice pseudo-leading, leading, or belaying.
For multi-climbing, participants will pair up with other participants, and staff will check safety from nearby.
Recommended for these people.
– Enjoy mountain climbing and want to climb rock ridges more safely.
– Want to step up and do variation or alpine climbing.
– Interested in outdoor climbing, but bouldering is a bit difficult to go to.
⇒ “Lead Climbing Practice Session for Ultra Beginners” is recommended.
– Do bouldering and are also interested in rope climbing.
– If you want to enjoy indoor leading and want to try leading on outdoor rocks.
– If you want to enjoy outdoor rocks regularly.
– If you want to practice leading and belaying on outdoor rocks.
– If you want to be able to go to outdoor rocks by themselves.
⇒ “Lead Climbing Practice Session” is recommended.
– People who have weekdays off.
・If you want to climb on a weekday when the rock face is clear.
⇒We recommend the “Weekday Climbing Club”
・If you want to try crack climbing!
・If you want to learn crack techniques for alpine multi-climbing.
・If you want to practice setting cams
⇒We recommend “Introduction to Crack Climbing”
・If you want to practice the system on outdoor rocks.
・If you want to debut outdoor multi-climbing.
・It’s been a while since I last went multi-climbing, so I’m worried about whether I remember the system.
⇒We recommend “Introduction to Multi-Pitch Climbing”
Overview
See the location above. Weekday climbing clubs may not be decided yet due to requests. Please let us know your request when you apply. Below
Past locations: Tennoiwa/Kernel Rock/Yugawara Makuiwa/Kofu Makuiwa/Washizuyama/Kogashiyama/Ojinjoyama/Shibasaki Rock/Yukawa/Ogawayama/Kofu Kabutoiwa/
We plan to meet at the site around 8:00. We will break up around 17:00 local time. If the rock face is accessible by public transport, staff will belay until sunset if there are people who want to continue climbing after the break up time.
If the rock face is not accessible by public transport and you do not have a car or other means of access, you can ride in the staff’s car (travel costs around 4,000 to 8,000 yen). The price and meeting time vary depending on the rock face, but generally we will meet at the Shinjuku Station West Exit underground rotary between 5 and 6:00. Please also inquire about picking up at a station near the rock face.
※About transportation costs
If many people wish to ride in the staff 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 cost: about 20,000 yen, Expressway (Hatsudai⇔Sudamo): 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
Ozawa Yasushi (Beta Owner) / Niikura Mayumi (Yamane Club) / Kamijo Arina (Beta Staff) / Yamamoto Tomoko (Beta Staff) / Nakamura Koji (Buna no Kai)
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.
Introduction to crack climbing: Experienced climbers and boulderers, but crack beginners and inexperienced climbers.
Introduction to multi-pitch climbing: Multi-beginners. Those who understand the system and can lead and follow on their own during practice.
Weekday climbing club: No climbing or bouldering experience required. Anyone who wants to climb on weekdays.
*Beta membership registration is required. Please register in advance to participate.
*Participants must be 20 years of age or older.
Lead climbing beginners training: 10 people (minimum number of participants: 2 people, 1 person if the participant can belay)
Lead climbing training: 10 people (minimum number of participants: 2 people, 1 person if the participant can belay)
Introduction to crack climbing: 10 people (minimum number of participants: 2 people, 1 person if the participant can belay)
Introduction to multi-pitch climbing: 4 people (minimum number of participants: 2 people, 1 person if the participant practices with a staff member)
Weekday climbing club: 10 people (minimum number of participants: same as other training courses)
Lead climbing beginners practice: 8,800 yen
Introduction to crack climbing: 7,700 yen
Introduction to multi-pitch climbing: 14,300 yen
Lead climbing practice: 7,700 yen
Weekday climbing club: Face, crack, rappelling, and back-climbing 7,700 yen, multi 14,300 yen
【Rental】
Half rope: 1,100 yen (Beta will provide ropes for lead and crack)
Harness, helmet, etc. 550 yen per item
Cancellations are accepted at any time, but cancellations made the day before or on the day of the event will incur a cancellation fee (100% of the course fee).
Participation fees can be paid at Beta (cash, credit card, PayPay, dPay, Merpay, auPay, transportation electronic money, ID, QUICpay) or in cash on the day of the event.
※If the event is cancelled due to rain or other reasons on or before the day of the event, the participation fee will be refunded.
※If the event is cancelled on-site before the start of the event, a half-price refund will be given.
※If the event is cancelled midway or the purpose of the event is changed on-site, no refunds will be given.
※If you are not a Beta member, you will need to register as a member. Please come to the store to 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.
Please enroll yourself.
We recommend Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance’s GK Personal Life Insurance.
Seven A, which imports climbing equipment and runs a gym, is the agency, and they provide an easy-to-understand explanation of the plans that cover climbing. Please see the PDF pamphlet.
Required: Climbing shoes, climbing helmet, harness, chalk, taping or crack gloves (for cracks), headlamp, drink, lunch, rain gear, cold weather clothing (winter)
Optional: Topo (route map), quickdraw, picnic sheet, belay device, self-belay cord, insect repellent, emergency kit
*Harnesses and helmets are available for rental (550 yen each).
*Ropes will be provided by BETA.
Required: Climbing shoes, climbing helmet, harness, chalk, self-belay cord (such as a pass) + 1 carabiner with safety ring, climbing rope (half rope 50m/60m), belay set (ATC + HMS type carabiner with safety ring) 1 set, anchor construction set (3 carabiners with safety ring, 120cm sling x 1), prusik cord + 1 oval carabiner with safety ring), about 3 quickdraws (6 per party is enough), headlamp, emergency kit, drinks, lunch, cold weather clothing (winter), attack pack
Optional: Topo (route map), about 2 alpine nunchucks, spare slings 120cm x 1, 240cm x 1
*Rentals are also available. Harness, helmet: 550 yen each, half rope: 1100 yen
【Clothing】
Clothing suitable for climbing (tops and bottoms), approach shoes
*The rocks can get very cold in winter, spring, and fall. Be sure to bring warm clothing such as fleece or down.
*Please avoid sandals as you may be walking on rough ground.
【Toilets】
Some rocks do not have toilets or water sources.
Please bring toilet paper and plastic bags for collecting used paper.
【Cancellation】
We may cancel the event due to weather or other circumstances.
We will contact you by email or phone by around 7pm the day before regarding the decision on whether to hold the event or not.
When applying, please be sure to enter a phone number and email address where you can be contacted the day before and on the day of the event. In the event of cancellation, the participation fee will be refunded in full.
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,
[Indoor] Beginners Course to multi-pitch climbing 2-part system Part 1 [Belay station construction] Part 2 [Rappelling] 3F (reservation required) Scheduled for April – June 2025
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) Outdoor 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!
April date
Part1/2 12 (Sat) 9:00~
Part1/2 25 (Friday) 10:30~
Part1/2 29 (Tuesday Holiday) 9:00~
May date
Part1/2 17 (Sat) 9:00~
Part1/2 22 (Wednesday) 10:30~
Part1/2 30 (Friday) 10:30~
June date
Part1/2 14 (Sat) 9:00-
Part1/2 24 (Tue) 10:30-
Overview
*If you have no lead climbing experience, please take the “Lead Climbing Beginner Course” in advance.
*Participation must be over 18 years old.
Minimum number of participants 1 person
5,500 yen each (tax included)
*Gym usage fee included
*Please pay at the reception on the day.
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.
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
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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
Clove hitch for self-belaying on the main rope
Clove hitch when building a belay station with fixed dispersion
Registration
▼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.)
◆ E-mail address: info@beta-climbing.com
◆Email subject: ○/○ ○ time-Beginners Course to multi-pitch climbing ○ Participation request
◆E-mail text: Please write 1. to 7. in the previous section.
* 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.
Beginners Course to multi-pitch climbing Past events
Gear used for multi-pitch. Prepare the bare minimum of gear.
Racking gear. Set your own rules.
Protection. Use at your own discretion. In poor conditions, natural protection should also be used.
Climbing preparation, mutual confirmation
Building a belay station
Building a belay station and belaying the second
From building a belay station to belaying the second
Building a belay station and belaying the second
There are three ways to build a belay station (fixed distribution/floating distribution/quad anchor). Fixed distribution is recommended.
Simulation of the Tsurube system
Simulation of the Tsurube system
Simulation of the Tsurube system
Backed-up rappelling system
Bad rappel station, American Death Triangle
Rappel practice
Abseiling practice
Backing up the second or subsequent person descending
Simulation of 2 pitches. Descending by rappelling.
2-pitch simulation. Descending by rappelling.
2-pitch simulation. Descending by rappelling.
2-pitch simulation. Descending by rappelling.
2-pitch simulation. Descending by rappelling.
[Indoor] Beginners Course to multi-pitch climbing 2-part system Part 1 [Belay station construction] Part 2 [Rappelling] 3F (reservation required) Scheduled for November-December 2024
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) Outdoor 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!
March dates
Part1/2 15（Sat） 9:00～
Part1/2 28（Fri） 10:30～
Overview
*If you have no lead climbing experience, please take the “Lead Climbing Beginner Course” in advance.
*Participation must be over 18 years old.
Minimum number of participants 1 person
5,500 yen each (tax included)
*Gym usage fee included
*Please pay at the reception on the day.
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.
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
Clove hitch for self-belaying on the main rope
Clove hitch when building a belay station with fixed dispersion
Registration
▼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.)
◆ E-mail address: info@beta-climbing.com
◆Email subject: ○/○ ○ time-Beginners Course to multi-pitch climbing ○ Participation request
◆E-mail text: Please write 1. to 7. in the previous section.
* 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.
Beginners Course to multi-pitch climbing Past events
