Lead climbing is the foundation of all rope climbing. If you want to climb using a rope, you first need to learn lead climbing.
Once you’ve mastered the basics, such as lead climbing systems and belay mechanics, it’s time to move on to the next step, such as multi-pitch climbing.
This workshop is a workshop that teaches the rope work and other basic techniques for lead climbing.
Suitable for lead climbing beginners and those who want a refresher. The class will be held on the Beta 3F lead wall “Shinjuku Face”, so you can attend without worrying about the weather.
Lead climbing [Part 1] “Climbing technique” and [Part 2] “Belay technique” will be taught in two parts, combining classroom learning and practice.
Both have a lot of things to know and things to do, 2.5 hours for each part, 5 hours in total. It’s going to be a dense time.
Therefore, even if you take this course, you will not be able to practice lead climbing immediately at the lead gym or Sotoiwa.
It is necessary to practice repeatedly so that clipping and belaying can be performed smoothly, and to understand safety management such as the risks on rocky areas, how to use the correct gear, and what to do in case of a fall.
In Beta, students follow up on a safe lead climbing debut with:
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) Outer rock lead climbing beginner practice session
We are holding a lead climbing practice meeting at the outside rock.
It’s basically a top rope climbing practice, but I also practice climbing on a lead and belaying in consideration of my skills, etc., depending on the request.
4) Order rope course
We also offer courses on individual topics such as belaying and top rope fulcrum construction.
Content and schedule can be arranged according to your request.
Also, you can take the “Lead Climbing Beginner Course” course as many times as you like.
Let’s learn how to lead properly!
[Part 1] Climb ———-
・ About the types of climbing Explain about bouldering / rope climbing (lead / top rope)
・Harness attached/Figure 8 knot
・An explanation of the grade, etc., which can be a challenge on the top rope
・Clip practice
・Anchor types and safety
・Clip demonstration in lead climbing
・Explanation of NG4 actions (reverse clip/Z clip/entering between rope and wall/carrying down)
・About safety management such as zero pin and pre-clip
・Lead climbing practice on a pseudo-lead (staff belay)
*We will keep the figure 8 knot practice to a minimum, so please prepare and review.
We have prepared a video for preparation and review, so please see the bottom of the page.
[Part 2] Belay version———-
・Explanation of the types of belay devices and changes in belay methods (body belay such as square entanglement)
・Belay device braking experience
・Practice putting in and taking out a rope by wearing a belay device
・ Top rope belay demonstration Top rope belay practice (staff climbing)
・ Lead belay demonstration Lead belay practice (staff climbing)
[Date and time]
It is held several times a month, but the days of the week differ depending on the month.
Check the dates at the bottom of the page or on the gym calendar.
[Place] Beta [3F] Shinjuku Face
[Lecturer] Yasushi Ozawa (Beta Owner)
[Target] Inexperienced lead climbers & beginners
*Participation must be over 18 years old.
[Capacity] 6 people (reservation system, first-come-first-served basis)
Minimum number of participants 1 person
[Course fee]
4400 yen each (tax included)
*Gym usage fee included
*Please pay at the reception on the day.
【Belongings】
Required: Climbing shoes, harness, belay device
Rental: Harnesses and belay devices are available for free rental. Rent climbing shoes (300 yen/bring your own socks) on the 1st floor and gather on the 3rd floor.
[Videos for preparation and review]
How to tie a figure eight knot (eight knot)
How to clip
Registration
If you would like to participate, please Beta store, call or email.
▼ Please tell us the following information at the 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. Whether or not to rent (If yes, please describe the items you need)
6. Beta member or non-member (please write which one)
7. Participating schedule (example: 4/8 (Sat) 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～Lead Climbing Beginner Course ○ 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 please register in advance with Pre-registration is recommended.
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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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*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.
We hold climbing practice sessions using ropes in an outdoor field. Lead climbing, multi-pitch climbing, crack climbing.
Lead climbing has 3 courses: [Super Beginner Practice Session], [Practice Session], and [Weekday Climbing Club].
For those who are about to start climbing, or those who have just started climbing, such as those who want to step up from walking mountain climbing to variations on rocky ridges, and those who want to practice leading and mastering routes that are not difficult, [Lead Climbing Super Beginner Practice] [Meeting] is recommended. You can also practice rappelling at the lead climbing super beginner practice session.
All necessary gear (shoes, helmet, harness, chalk) can be rented (550 yen per item).
If you have experience climbing at a bouldering gym or lead gym, but are new to outside lead climbing, we recommend the [Lead Climbing Practice Session].
Also, for those who want to climb on weekdays, we recommend the [Weekday Climbing Club]. The destination and content will be decided in consultation with the participants.
October date
■Lead climbing super beginner practice session
[Recruiting] October 29th (Sunday) Numazu/Mt. Washizu
■Lead climbing practice session
[Recruiting] October 7th (Saturday) Akikawa/Tennouiwa
■Weekday climbing club
[Recruiting] October 19th (Thursday) The location will be determined after consultation
[Recruiting] October 24th (Tuesday) The location will be determined after consultation.
■Crack climbing practice session
[Recruiting] October 14th (Saturday) Oku-Chichibu/Ogawayama
In Beta, we will climb until you are satisfied!
Please use the top rope provided by the staff to climb on the staff’s belay.
If you have a route you want to climb, set up a rope. If it seems like I can’t climb enough, I’ll belay until sunset.
Beta will help you become an independent climber!
If you would like to lead or practice belaying, please contact us.
Practice leading, leading, or belaying depending on your skill level.
In the case of multi-participation, participants will be asked to team up with each other, and staff will check on their safety from nearby.
Recommended for the following people.
・I enjoy mountain climbing and want to climb rocky ridges more safely.
・I want to step up and do variations and alpines.
・I’m interested in outdoor climbing, but bouldering is a bit difficult for me.
⇒ “Lead climbing super beginner practice session” is recommended
・I do bouldering and am also interested in rope climbing.
・I enjoy leading indoors and would like to try leading outside rocks as well.
・I want to enjoy Sotoiwa on a regular basis.
・I want to practice leading and belaying at Sotoiwa.
・I want to be able to go to Sotoiwa on my own.
⇒ “Lead climbing practice session” is recommended
・For those who are off on weekdays.
・I want to climb on weekdays when the rocky area is empty.
⇒We recommend the “Weekday Climbing Club”
・I want to try crack!
・I want to acquire cracking techniques for Alpine Multi.
⇒ “Crack climbing practice session” is recommended
・I want to practice the system at Sotoiwa.
・I want to debut Sotoiwa Multi.
・It’s been a while since I went to Multiplayer, so I’m not sure if I remember the system.
⇒“Multi-pitch climbing practice session”
If you want to climb a natural rocky area with a rope, please join us.
I would like people who mainly do mountain climbing to participate, such as variations. Being able to climb not only increases the number of routes you can take, but also makes you safer.
We accept schedule requests, so please let us know if you have any requests.
Before participating, please familiarize yourself with the basics of how to tie ropes and the lead climbing system.
If you don’t know, please take a look at the ★lead climbing beginners course. *Not required.
At the multi-pitch practice session, participants climb together in groups under the safety supervision of staff. In fact, there is no help from the staff, and participants must climb on their own.
For more information, please see Multi-pitch practice session page.
Overview
[Location] Please see the venue above. Detailed information on the venue is listed below.
Past locations: Tennoiwa/Kernel Rock/Yugawara Makuiwa/Kofu Makuiwa/Mt. Washizu/Mt. Kogashi/Oinishiroyama/Shibazaki Rock/Yugawa/Ogawayama/Kofu Kabutoiwa/
[Access, etc.] We plan to meet at the site around 9 o’clock. Disbanding will take place around 5pm. For rock areas accessible by public transportation, staff will belay you until sunset if you wish to continue climbing after the closing time.
If you are a rocky area that cannot be accessed by public transportation and do not have a car or other means of access, you can ride in a staff member’s car (transportation fee: 8,000 yen). The meeting time varies depending on the rocky area, but we will generally meet at 6 o’clock at the underground rotary at the west exit of Shinjuku Station.
*About transportation expenses
If you are heading to the location by car, arrange a rental car and split the cost between participants.
The approximate cost is as follows.
In the case of Ogawayama
Rental car + fuel cost: approximately 20,000 yen, expressway (Hatsudai⇔Sutama) approximately 8,000 yen
Divide 28,000 yen by the number of people.
If 6 people participate, 4700 yen per person
If 5 people participate, 5,600 yen per person
If 4 people participate, 7000 yen per person
If 3 people participate, 9400 yen per person
【subject】
Lead climbing practice session for beginners: Climbing/bouldering for absolute beginners and those with no experience. Shoes, helmets, and chalk can also be rented.
Lead climbing practice session: For those with climbing/bouldering experience and beginners to outside rock lead climbing.
Weekday Climbing Club: No climbing or bouldering experience required. Anyone who wants to climb on weekdays.
Crack climbing practice session: For experienced climbers and boulder links, beginners and inexperienced climbers.
Multi-pitch climbing practice session: Multi-beginner. Those who understand the system and can lead and follow during practice.
*Beta membership registration is required. Please register as a member in advance to participate.
*Participants must be 20 years or older.
[Contents]
Lead climbing beginner practice session: We will give a lecture on manners and etiquette at rocky areas, and climb routes from 5.7 to 5.10 using the top rope. Depending on your skill level, you will also practice leading and belaying.
Lead climbing practice session: Climb 5.11 routes using the basic top rope. Depending on your skill level, you will also practice leading and belaying.
Weekday Climbing Club: We will consult with the participants and consider the destination and content.
Crack climbing practice session: ~5. Climb 10 routes using the basic top rope. Depending on your skill, we will also practice setting protection and leading.
Multi-pitch climbing practice session: Under the safety supervision of staff, participants will climb 4 pitches and descend using pull-ups.
*If you are participating in the lead climbing super beginner practice session, practice session, or weekday climbing club, please wear a harness and be able to make an eight knot (figure 8 knot) in advance.
If you are unable to do so, please join the Lead Climbing Beginner Practice Session, which is held monthly on Beta 3F. (not required)
*If you are participating in the multi-pitch climbing practice session, please be able to lead and follow by yourself. If you don’t know, please refer to Introduction to multi-pitch climbing, which is held monthly on Beta 3F. Please join us.
[Capacity]
Lead climbing super beginner practice session: 10 people (minimum number of participants is 4, if the participant can have the staff help with belay, we will consider holding the event with even 1 person)
Lead climbing practice session: 10 people (minimum number of participants is 4 people, if the participants can help the staff with belay, we will consider holding it with even 1 person)
Weekday climbing group: 10 people (minimum number of participants is 4 people, if the participants can have the staff help with belay, we will consider starting with 1 person)
Crack climbing practice session: 10 people (minimum number of participants is 4)
Multi-pitch climbing practice session: 4 people (minimum number of participants is 2 people, if practicing with staff, even 1 person can hold it)
【Entry fee】
Lead climbing super beginner practice session: 8,800 yen
Lead climbing practice session: 7700 yen
Weekday climbing part: 7700 yen
Crack climbing practice session: 7700 yen
Multi-pitch climbing practice session: 14,300 yen
550 yen per rental item
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 the 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 will 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 let us know your pre-registration number by email.
If you have any requests for dates other than those listed below, please let us know.
[What to bring] Below is information about lead climbing and crack climbing. For more information on multi pitches, please see the Sotoiwa Multi Pitch Practice Session page.
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.
Regardless of whether the event is held or canceled, we will contact you by email or phone by 7:00 pm on the previous day regarding the decision to hold the event.
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.
Video for preparation/review
How to tie a figure eight knot
Clove hitch when taking a self-belay on the main rope
Clove hitch when building belay stations with fixed distribution
Application for participation
If you would like to participate, please visit the Beta store, call, email.
Before applying,Beta Climbing Gym Outdoor Event Participation Terms.
▼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.Meeting location or or (please write one)
8.Other (please state your requests regarding meeting place, venue, etc.)
▼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) [Sotoiwa]●●● 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 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.
[Place] Makuyama Park, Yugawara Town, Kanagawa CLIMBING-net site
It is a rocky place in Makuyama Park in Yugawara. It is a rocky area that is sunny and warm in winter. Access is also good. From JR Yugawara Station, take a bus bound for Makuyama Park, get off at the last stop, and walk for about 10 minutes.
The area is divided into multiple areas, and there are plenty of grade challenges that are easy for beginners to climb. In a vacant area, you will climb 9 or 10 challenges.
“Makuiwa Yugawara Sunset (5.10a)”
[Meeting] Meet at JR Yugawara Station at 8:50. Take the 9:00 bus. If you can come directly to the site by car, etc., please come to the site at 9:20.
[Dissolution] Dissolution according to the local bus time (16:20) to Yugawara Station. After the tour ends, if anyone wants to continue climbing, the staff will continue to belay. Dissolution around sunset. Head to Yugawara Station on foot, by bus, or by taxi.
[Water/toilet] You can use the water/toilet in front of Makuyama Park.
Akikawa Tennoiwa
[Location] Tennoiwa, Akiruno City, Tokyo CLIMBING-net site
It is a very accessible rocky place. About 15 minutes from Musashi Itsukaichi Station to the nearest bus stop (Sorigobashi). 3 minutes walk from the bus stop.
The rocky area is divided into two areas, the lower rocky area and the upper rocky area. The lower rocky area has many gentle challenges, and the upper rocky area has a boulder-like route. A popular route for beginners is “Crack Joy (5.9)” on the upper rocky area. In addition, the route “Tennoiwa/Nirvana no Kaze (5.10b)” that I often climb at practice sessions “Tennoiwa Mirage (5.10b/c)” “Tennoiwa Souvenir of the Underworld (5.10d)”
[Meeting] Meet at JR Musashi Itsukaichi Station at 8:15. Take the bus leaving at 8:22. If you can come directly to the site by car, etc., please come to the site at 9:00.
If you come by car, please use the Jurigi Parking Lot (free). Take the 8:33 bus bound for Kamiyozawa from the nearby Jurigi bus stop. You can join the participants who boarded from Musashi-Itsukaichi Station.
*Please note that the Akikawa International Trout Fishing Area parking lot cannot currently be used for climbing purposes.
[Dissolution] Dissolution according to the time (16:45) of the bus bound for Musashi-Itsukaichi Station. After the tour ends, if anyone wants to continue climbing, the staff will continue to belay. Dissolution around sunset. Head to Musashi Itsukaichi Station on foot, by bus, or by taxi.
[Water/Toilet] None. In case of emergency, we may use nearby facilities.
Makuiwa, Kofu
[Location] Kofu Makiwa, Hokuto City, Yamanashi CLIMBING-net site
A few minutes walk from the parking space, it is a rocky place with good access. The rocky area is relatively compact, and there are plenty of 10 routes with bones, so even beginners can enjoy it.
Recently, development is being carried out in the back of the current area, and it is scheduled to open to the public from around next year.
[Meeting] Local parking space 9:00 (The number of parking spaces is limited, so please ride together as much as possible)
If there is no access means such as a car, ride in a staff car. 6:00 Meet at JR Shinjuku Station West Exit Rotary (basement).
If you can’t come to Shinjuku station at 6 o’clock, you can stay overnight at Beta. There are also many capsule hotels near Shinjuku Station where you can stay at reasonable prices, so please search for them.
You can also pick up at JR Nirasaki Station around 8:00. We will consider gatherings flexibly, so please contact us.
[Dissolution] Dissolution at the site around 16:00 to 17:00. If you are in the car, we will send you to Shinjuku Station.
[Water/Toilet] None. Please prepare toilet paper, etc.
Okuchichibu and Ogawayama
[Location] Kawakami Village, Nagano Prefecture, near Mawarimedaira Campsite CLIMBING-net site
The areas are scattered over a wide area, and the number of assignments is the largest in Japan. It is also called Yosemite of Japan. The approach is to each area on foot from the parking lot of the Mawarimedaira campsite. Depending on the area, it may take several tens of minutes to an hour.
Open fires are allowed at the campsite. After climbing, some climbers pick up firewood on the way down the mountain and enjoy bonfires and camping. Many climbers spend their weekends at Mt. Ogawa during the season.
[Meeting] 9:00 at the Mawarimedaira parking lot
If there is no access means such as a car, ride in a staff car. 6:00 Meet at JR Shinjuku Station West Exit Rotary (basement).
If you can’t come to Shinjuku station at 6 o’clock, you can stay overnight at Beta. There are also many capsule hotels near Shinjuku Station where you can stay at reasonable prices, so please search for them.
You can also pick up at JR Nagasaka Station around 8:00. We will consider gatherings flexibly, so please contact us.
[Dissolution] Dissolution at the site around 16:00 to 17:00. If you are in the car, we will send you to Shinjuku Station.
[Water/toilet] Use the water and toilet at the Mawarimedaira campsite. You can also take a bath at Kinpu Sanso.
【Others] When using the campsite, a 500 yen per person admission fee is required. For campers and bathers, the camp fee is 900 yen, and the bathing fee is 500 yen (per person).
Kofu Rock
[Location] Mt. Kabuto, Fuefuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture
A compact rocky area that is warm in winter. Face, crack, slab, etc. are compact, but there are many variations of problems. In addition, there are plenty of challenges that beginners can enjoy.
From the parking lot at the trailhead, climb the trail for about 30 minutes.
[Meeting] Mt. Kabuto trailhead parking lot
If there is no access means such as a car, ride in a staff car. 6:00 Meet at JR Shinjuku Station West Exit Rotary (basement).
If you can’t come to Shinjuku station at 6 o’clock, you can stay overnight at Beta. There are also many capsule hotels near Shinjuku Station where you can stay at reasonable prices, so please search for them.
You can also pick up at JR Isawa Onsen Station around 8:00. We will consider gatherings flexibly, so please contact us.
[Dissolution] Dissolution at the site around 16:00 to 17:00. If you are in the car, we will send you to Shinjuku Station.
[Water place/toilet] We will use the toilet at the trailhead. In winter, it may be frozen and unusable. Also, there are no toilets at the rocky place about 30 minutes up from the trailhead, so please prepare toilet paper.
Hyuuga Wada Kernel Rock
[Location] Ome City, Tokyo, Kernel Rock
It is a very accessible rocky place. About 5 minutes on foot from Hinatawada station. There are 7 routes in a compact rocky area. Only introductory routes of limestone.
Topo and notes are on the site of Okutama Climbing Center It is posted, so please take a look.
A reference video of the assignment that usually climbs at the seminar. “Kernel Lock Navel (5/10c)” “Kernel Lock Purari (5/10c)”
[Meeting] Meet at JR Hinatawada Station at 9:00. I will go on foot.
[Dissolution] Dissolution at the site around 16:00 to 17:00. If there are people who want to climb after the tour ends, the staff will continue to belay. Dissolution around sunset.
[Water place/Toilet] We will borrow the toilet from the nearby Rose Town D.Garden.
[Others] A fee of 500 yen is required to use the rocky area.
Ohito and Shiroyama
[Place] Ohito Town, Shiroyama
The area is divided into multiple areas, there are many routes, and there are many variations of challenges such as slabs, hangs, and faces. There are also multiple routes. A warm rocky place in winter. There are plenty of challenges that beginners can enjoy.
You can walk to the area from the parking lot. The approach time varies depending on the area, but it takes about 10 to 30 minutes.
[Meeting] Parking space or nearby combination (The number of parking is limited, so please ride together as much as possible)
If there is no access means such as a car, ride in a staff car. 6:00 Meet at JR Shinjuku Station West Exit Rotary (basement).
If you can’t come to Shinjuku station at 6 o’clock, you can stay overnight at Beta. There are also many capsule hotels near Shinjuku Station where you can stay at reasonable prices, so please search for them.
We can also pick you up at 8:00 at Ohito Station on the Izu Hakone Railway. We will consider gatherings flexibly, so please consult us.談ください。
[Dissolution] Dissolution at the site around 16:00 to 17:00. If you are in the car, we will send you to Shinjuku Station.
[Water/toilet] There is no toilet, so please use a convenience store before meeting.
Numazu/Mt. Washizu
[Location] Mt. Washizu, Numazu City CLIMBING-net site
It is a historic rocky area that has been climbed by locals for a long time, and in 1983, four of the climbs, Maze, ET Hang, Cosmic Dancer, and Jet, were made free, and the grade was announced on Decimal, which was unusual at the time, so it suddenly became mainstream.
The jet climbed by Isao Ikeda was the first 5.12 in Japan at the time.
It’s about a 30 minute walk from the parking lot by the sea, and it’s sunny and warm. This is a popular rocky area in winter.
At the super beginner practice session, we will practice using the 5.6, 5.7, and 5.9 routes of the “Third Grade Rocks” and the 5.9 route of the “Main Wall.”
For those aiming for a more difficult route, “Mt. Washizu/Sunfish (5.10a)” “Washizuyama Maze (5.10d)” Masu.
You can also practice rappelling, climbing back up, and training with crampons at the “Third Grade Rocks”, so please let us know if you have any requests.
[Meeting] Approach bus stop (in front of Shishita Public Hall) or local rocky area
I will go by public transportation. Board the bus leaving Numazu Station at 8:15. It takes about 20 minutes by bus to reach the rocky area.
[Dissolution] Disbanded on site from 16:00 to 17:00.
[Water/Toilet] There are no restrooms, so please go to a convenience store etc. before gathering.
Lead climbing is the foundation of all rope climbing. If you want to climb using a rope, you first need to learn lead climbing.
Once you’ve mastered the basics, such as lead climbing systems and belay mechanics, it’s time to move on to the next step, such as multi-pitch climbing.
This workshop is a workshop that teaches the rope work and other basic techniques for lead climbing.
Suitable for lead climbing beginners and those who want a refresher. The class will be held on the Beta 3F lead wall “Shinjuku Face”, so you can attend without worrying about the weather.
Lead climbing [Part 1] “Climbing technique” and [Part 2] “Belay technique” will be taught in two parts, combining classroom learning and practice.
Both have a lot of things to know and things to do, 2.5 hours for each part, 5 hours in total. It’s going to be a dense time.
Therefore, even if you take this course, you will not be able to practice lead climbing immediately at the lead gym or Sotoiwa.
It is necessary to practice repeatedly so that clipping and belaying can be performed smoothly, and to understand safety management such as the risks on rocky areas, how to use the correct gear, and what to do in case of a fall.
In Beta, students follow up on a safe lead climbing debut with:
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) Outer rock lead climbing beginner practice session
We are holding a lead climbing practice meeting at the outside rock.
It’s basically a top rope climbing practice, but I also practice climbing on a lead and belaying in consideration of my skills, etc., depending on the request.
4) Order rope course
We also offer courses on individual topics such as belaying and top rope fulcrum construction.
Content and schedule can be arranged according to your request.
Also, you can take the “Lead Climbing Beginner Course” course as many times as you like.
Let’s learn how to lead properly!
[Part 1] Climb ———-
・ About the types of climbing Explain about bouldering / rope climbing (lead / top rope)
・Harness attached/Figure 8 knot
・An explanation of the grade, etc., which can be a challenge on the top rope
・Clip practice
・Anchor types and safety
・Clip demonstration in lead climbing
・Explanation of NG4 actions (reverse clip/Z clip/entering between rope and wall/carrying down)
・About safety management such as zero pin and pre-clip
・Lead climbing practice on a pseudo-lead (staff belay)
*We will keep the figure 8 knot practice to a minimum, so please prepare and review.
We have prepared a video for preparation and review, so please see the bottom of the page.
[Part 2] Belay version———-
・Explanation of the types of belay devices and changes in belay methods (body belay such as square entanglement)
・Belay device braking experience
・Practice putting in and taking out a rope by wearing a belay device
・ Top rope belay demonstration Top rope belay practice (staff climbing)
・ Lead belay demonstration Lead belay practice (staff climbing)
[Date and time]
It is held several times a month, but the days of the week differ depending on the month.
Check the dates at the bottom of the page or on the gym calendar.
[Place] Beta [3F] Shinjuku Face
[Lecturer] Yasushi Ozawa (Beta Owner)
[Target] Inexperienced lead climbers & beginners
*Participation must be over 18 years old.
[Capacity] 6 people (reservation system, first-come-first-served basis)
Minimum number of participants 1 person
[Course fee]
4400 yen each (tax included)
*Gym usage fee included
*Please pay at the reception on the day.
【Belongings】
Required: Climbing shoes, harness, belay device
Rental: Harnesses and belay devices are available for free rental. Rent climbing shoes (300 yen/bring your own socks) on the 1st floor and gather on the 3rd floor.
[Videos for preparation and review]
How to tie a figure eight knot (eight knot)
How to clip
Registration
If you would like to participate, please Beta store, call or email.
▼ Please tell us the following information at the 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. Whether or not to rent (If yes, please describe the items you need)
6. Beta member or non-member (please write which one)
7. Participating schedule (example: 4/8 (Sat) 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～Lead Climbing Beginner Course ○ 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 please register in advance with Pre-registration is recommended.
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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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*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.
We hold climbing practice sessions using ropes in an outdoor field. Lead climbing, multi-pitch climbing, crack climbing.
There are two lead climbing courses: [Super Beginner Practice Session] and [Practice Session].
For those who are just starting climbing, such as those who want to step up from walking to rocky ridge variations, and those who want to practice leading and mastering on an easy route, [Lead Climbing Super Beginner Practice] Meeting] is recommended. You can also practice rappelling at the lead climbing super beginner practice session.
All necessary gear (shoes, helmet, harness, chalk) can be rented (550 yen per item).
If you have climbing experience at a bouldering gym or a lead gym, but have no experience with outside leads, we recommend the [Lead Climbing Practice Meeting] for beginners.
This month, it will be held in Yugawara/Makuiwa. Yugawara is popular as a rocky place in winter because of its warm weather.
Summer is hot! “It’s been vacant since winter.” Also, since you can go there by train, you won’t have to worry about traffic jams!
Please take sufficient precautions against heatstroke before participating!
Dates in September
■Lead climbing super beginner practice session
[Recruiting] September 16th (Sunday) Numazu/Mt. Washizu
■ Lead climbing practice session
[Recruiting] September 18th (Monday) Akikawa/Tennoiwa
[Recruiting] September 26th (Tuesday) The location will be determined after consultation.
■ Crack climbing practice session
[Recruiting] September 17th (Sunday) Oku-Chichibu/Ogawayama
■ Multi-pitch climbing practice session
[Recruiting] September 30th (Saturday) Yugawara Makuiwa/Goku Slab
In Beta, we will climb until you are satisfied!
Please use the top rope provided by the staff to climb on the staff’s belay.
If you have a route you want to climb, set up a rope. If it seems like I can’t climb enough, I’ll belay until sunset.
Beta will help you become an independent climber!
If you would like to lead or practice belaying, please contact us.
Practice leading, leading, or belaying depending on your skill level.
In the case of multi-participation, participants will be asked to team up with each other, and staff will check on their safety from nearby.
It is recommended for such people.
・I enjoy mountain climbing and want to climb rocky ridges more safely.
・I want to step up and do variations and alpines.
・I’m interested in outdoor climbing, but bouldering is a bit difficult for me.
⇒ “Lead climbing super beginner practice session” is recommended
・I do bouldering and am also interested in rope climbing.
・I enjoy leading indoors and would like to try leading outside rocks as well.
・I want to enjoy Sotoiwa on a regular basis.
・I want to practice leading and belaying at Sotoiwa.
・I want to be able to go to Sotoiwa by myself.
⇒ “Lead climbing practice session” is recommended
・I want to try crack!
・I want to acquire crack technology for alpine multi.
⇒ “Crack climbing practice session” is recommended
・I want to practice the system at Sotoiwa.
・I want to debut Sotoiwa Multi.
・I’m going to multiplayer for the first time in a while, so I’m worried about remembering the system.
⇒ “Multi-pitch climbing practice meeting”
If you want to climb a natural rocky place with a rope, please join us.
Variations, etc. I would like you to participate in the main mountaineering. Climbing not only increases the number of routes you can go, but also leads to safety.
We are taking requests for the schedule, so please let us know if you have any requests.
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.
In the multi-pitch practice session, under the safety management of the staff, participants will team up with each other and climb with a crane. In fact, there is no help from the staff, and participants will climb on their own.
See the multi-pitch workshop page for more information.
Overview
[Location] Please see the venue above. Details of the venue are listed below.
Past venues: Tennoiwa/Kernel Rock/Yugawara Makuiwa/Kofu Makuiwa/Mt. Washizu/Mt.
[Access etc.] We are planning to meet at the site around 9 o’clock. Disbanding will take place around 5pm. In the case of rocky areas that can be accessed by public transportation, if anyone wants to continue climbing after the dismissal time, the staff will belay until sunset.
For those who do not have a car or other means of access to rocky areas that cannot be accessed by public transportation, it is possible to ride in the staff’s car (transportation fee: 8000 yen). The meeting time varies depending on the rocky place, but generally we meet at the underground rotary at the west exit of Shinjuku Station at 6:00.
*Transportation expenses
If you go to the site by car, arrange a rental car and divide the cost among the participants.
Estimated costs are as follows.
In the case of Ogawayama
Rent-a-car + fuel cost about 20000 yen, highway (Hatsudai ⇔ Sudama) about 8000 yen
Divide 28,000 yen by the number of people.
If 6 people participate, 4700 yen per person
If 5 people participate, 5,600 yen per person
For 4 people: 7,000 yen per person
For 3 people: 9400 yen per person
[Accompanying staff] Yasushi Ozawa (beta owner) / Mayumi Niikura (Yamane Club) / Anna Kamijo (beta staff) ) / Tomoko Yamamoto (Beta Staff) Koji Nakamura (Buna no Kai)
【subject】
Lead Climbing Super Beginners Practice Session: Climbing and bouldering super beginners and inexperienced people, shoes, helmets and chalk can also be rented.
Lead climbing practice session: Experienced climbers and bouldering beginners and inexperienced climbers.
Crack climbing practice session: Climbing and bouldering experience, crack beginners, and inexperienced people.
Multi-pitch climbing practice session: Multi-beginner. Those who understand the system and can lead and follow in practice.
* Beta membership registration is required. Please register as a member in advance and participate.
* Participation must be over 20 years old.
[Content]
Lead climbing super beginners practice session: Lectures on rocky manners and manners, climbing 5.7 to 5.10 routes with top rope.
Lead climbing practice session: Climb the route of ~ 5.11 units with the basic top rope. Depending on your skill, you will also practice leading and belaying.
Crack climbing practice session: Climb a route of ~5.10 units with a basic top rope. Depending on your skill, you’ll also practice a set of protection and a lead.
Multi-pitch climbing practice session: Under the safety management of the staff, participants will climb 4 pitches and descend by rappel.
*Those who participate in lead climbing beginner training sessions and training sessions should wear a harness and be able to do the eight knot (figure 8 knot) in advance.
If you can’t, please join the Lead Climbing Beginner Practice Session held every month on the 3rd floor of Beta. (not required)
*If you are participating in the multi-pitch climbing practice session, please be able to lead and follow yourself. If you don’t know, check out our monthly Introduction to Multi-Pitch Climbing on Beta 3F. Please join us.
[capacity]
Lead climbing super beginner practice session: 10 people (minimum number of participants: 4 people)
Lead climbing practice session: 10 people (minimum number of participants is 4, if participants can help the staff belay, even 2 people will be held)
Crack climbing practice session: 10 people (minimum number of participants is 4)
Multi-pitch climbing practice session: 4 people (Minimum number of participants is 2 people, even 1 person can be held when practicing with staff)
【Entry fee】
Lead climbing super beginner practice session: 8800 yen
Lead climbing practice session: 7700 yen
Crack climbing practice session: 7700 yen
Multi-pitch climbing practice session: 14300 yen
550 yen per rental item
Cancellations are accepted at any time, but a cancellation fee (100% of the course 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, transportation electronic money, ID, QUICpay) or 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. 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.
*According to your request, even if the number of participants is small, we will hold the event by paying a larger participation fee.
*Please let us know if you would like to have a small number of people, such as 2 or 3 people, even if it costs a little more.
If you have a request other than the schedule below, please let us know.
[What to bring] The following is about lead climbing and crack climbing. See the Sotoiwa Multi-Pitch Workshop page for multi-climbing.
Required: climbing shoes, climbing helmet, harness, chalk, drink, lunch, warm clothes
Optional: Topo (route map), quick draw, leisure sheet, belay device
* Harnesses and helmets can be rented for a fee (550 yen each).
[Clothes] Clothing suitable for climbing (top and bottom)
*The rocky areas in winter, spring, and autumn can get quite cold. Be sure to bring warm clothes such as fleece and down jackets.
[Toilet] There are some rocky areas without water such as toilets.
Please prepare toilet paper and plastic bags for collecting used paper.
[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.
Preparation and review videos
How to tie a figure eight knot (eight knot)
Clove hitch for self-belaying on the main rope
Clove hitch when building a belay station with fixed dispersion
Sign Up
If you would like to participate, please visit the beta store, call, email. Beta Climbing Gym Outdoor Event Participation Terms.
▼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. Beta member or non-member (Please write which one. If you are a non-member, please also write your pre-registration number.)
6. Harness/Helmet/Shoes Rental or (Please write either)
7.Meeting Place or or (Please write one)
8. Others (Regarding the meeting place and time, even if the number of participants is less than the minimum number of participants, you would like to participate even if you pay more for the participation fee, 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: 〇/〇 (Example: 2/18 ←Date) [Sotoiwa] ●●● Participation request (Please write the name of the practice session you want in ●●● Example: Lead Super Beginner Practice Meeting/ lead practice session/multi-practice session)
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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 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.
[Place] Makuyama Park, Yugawara Town, Kanagawa CLIMBING-net site
It is a rocky place in Makuyama Park in Yugawara. It is a rocky area that is sunny and warm in winter. Access is also good. From JR Yugawara Station, take a bus bound for Makuyama Park, get off at the last stop, and walk for about 10 minutes.
The area is divided into multiple areas, and there are plenty of grade challenges that are easy for beginners to climb. In a vacant area, you will climb 9 or 10 challenges.
“Makuiwa Yugawara Sunset (5.10a)”
[Meeting] Meet at JR Yugawara Station at 8:50. Take the 9:00 bus. If you can come directly to the site by car, etc., please come to the site at 9:20.
[Dissolution] Dissolution according to the local bus time (16:20) to Yugawara Station. After the tour ends, if anyone wants to continue climbing, the staff will continue to belay. Dissolution around sunset. Head to Yugawara Station on foot, by bus, or by taxi.
[Water/toilet] You can use the water/toilet in front of Makuyama Park.
Akikawa Tennoiwa
[Location] Tennoiwa, Akiruno City, Tokyo CLIMBING-net site
It is a very accessible rocky place. About 15 minutes from Musashi Itsukaichi Station to the nearest bus stop (Sorigobashi). 3 minutes walk from the bus stop.
The rocky area is divided into two areas, the lower rocky area and the upper rocky area. The lower rocky area has many gentle challenges, and the upper rocky area has a boulder-like route. A popular route for beginners is “Crack Joy (5.9)” on the upper rocky area. In addition, the route “Tennoiwa/Nirvana no Kaze (5.10b)” that I often climb at practice sessions “Tennoiwa Mirage (5.10b/c)” “Tennoiwa Souvenir of the Underworld (5.10d)”
[Meeting] Meet at JR Musashi Itsukaichi Station at 8:15. Take the bus leaving at 8:22. If you can come directly to the site by car, etc., please come to the site at 9:00.
If you come by car, please use the Jurigi Parking Lot (free). Take the 8:33 bus bound for Kamiyozawa from the nearby Jurigi bus stop. You can join the participants who boarded from Musashi-Itsukaichi Station.
*Please note that the Akikawa International Trout Fishing Area parking lot cannot currently be used for climbing purposes.
[Dissolution] Dissolution according to the time (16:45) of the bus bound for Musashi-Itsukaichi Station. After the tour ends, if anyone wants to continue climbing, the staff will continue to belay. Dissolution around sunset. Head to Musashi Itsukaichi Station on foot, by bus, or by taxi.
[Water/Toilet] None. In case of emergency, we may use nearby facilities.
Makuiwa, Kofu
[Location] Kofu Makiwa, Hokuto City, Yamanashi CLIMBING-net site
A few minutes walk from the parking space, it is a rocky place with good access. The rocky area is relatively compact, and there are plenty of 10 routes with bones, so even beginners can enjoy it.
Recently, development is being carried out in the back of the current area, and it is scheduled to open to the public from around next year.
[Meeting] Local parking space 9:00 (The number of parking spaces is limited, so please ride together as much as possible)
If there is no access means such as a car, ride in a staff car. 6:00 Meet at JR Shinjuku Station West Exit Rotary (basement).
If you can’t come to Shinjuku station at 6 o’clock, you can stay overnight at Beta. There are also many capsule hotels near Shinjuku Station where you can stay at reasonable prices, so please search for them.
You can also pick up at JR Nirasaki Station around 8:00. We will consider gatherings flexibly, so please contact us.
[Dissolution] Dissolution at the site around 16:00 to 17:00. If you are in the car, we will send you to Shinjuku Station.
[Water/Toilet] None. Please prepare toilet paper, etc.
Okuchichibu and Ogawayama
[Location] Kawakami Village, Nagano Prefecture, near Mawarimedaira Campsite CLIMBING-net site
The areas are scattered over a wide area, and the number of assignments is the largest in Japan. It is also called Yosemite of Japan. The approach is to each area on foot from the parking lot of the Mawarimedaira campsite. Depending on the area, it may take several tens of minutes to an hour.
Open fires are allowed at the campsite. After climbing, some climbers pick up firewood on the way down the mountain and enjoy bonfires and camping. Many climbers spend their weekends at Mt. Ogawa during the season.
[Meeting] 9:00 at the Mawarimedaira parking lot
If there is no access means such as a car, ride in a staff car. 6:00 Meet at JR Shinjuku Station West Exit Rotary (basement).
If you can’t come to Shinjuku station at 6 o’clock, you can stay overnight at Beta. There are also many capsule hotels near Shinjuku Station where you can stay at reasonable prices, so please search for them.
You can also pick up at JR Nagasaka Station around 8:00. We will consider gatherings flexibly, so please contact us.
[Dissolution] Dissolution at the site around 16:00 to 17:00. If you are in the car, we will send you to Shinjuku Station.
[Water/toilet] Use the water and toilet at the Mawarimedaira campsite. You can also take a bath at Kinpu Sanso.
【Others] When using the campsite, a 500 yen per person admission fee is required. For campers and bathers, the camp fee is 900 yen, and the bathing fee is 500 yen (per person).
Kofu Rock
[Location] Mt. Kabuto, Fuefuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture
A compact rocky area that is warm in winter. Face, crack, slab, etc. are compact, but there are many variations of problems. In addition, there are plenty of challenges that beginners can enjoy.
From the parking lot at the trailhead, climb the trail for about 30 minutes.
[Meeting] Mt. Kabuto trailhead parking lot
If there is no access means such as a car, ride in a staff car. 6:00 Meet at JR Shinjuku Station West Exit Rotary (basement).
If you can’t come to Shinjuku station at 6 o’clock, you can stay overnight at Beta. There are also many capsule hotels near Shinjuku Station where you can stay at reasonable prices, so please search for them.
You can also pick up at JR Isawa Onsen Station around 8:00. We will consider gatherings flexibly, so please contact us.
[Dissolution] Dissolution at the site around 16:00 to 17:00. If you are in the car, we will send you to Shinjuku Station.
[Water place/toilet] We will use the toilet at the trailhead. In winter, it may be frozen and unusable. Also, there are no toilets at the rocky place about 30 minutes up from the trailhead, so please prepare toilet paper.
Hyuuga Wada Kernel Rock
[Location] Ome City, Tokyo, Kernel Rock
It is a very accessible rocky place. About 5 minutes on foot from Hinatawada station. There are 7 routes in a compact rocky area. Only introductory routes of limestone.
Topo and notes are on the site of Okutama Climbing Center It is posted, so please take a look.
A reference video of the assignment that usually climbs at the seminar. “Kernel Lock Navel (5/10c)” “Kernel Lock Purari (5/10c)”
[Meeting] Meet at JR Hinatawada Station at 9:00. I will go on foot.
[Dissolution] Dissolution at the site around 16:00 to 17:00. If there are people who want to climb after the tour ends, the staff will continue to belay. Dissolution around sunset.
[Water place/Toilet] We will borrow the toilet from the nearby Rose Town D.Garden.
[Others] A fee of 500 yen is required to use the rocky area.
Ohito and Shiroyama
[Place] Ohito Town, Shiroyama
The area is divided into multiple areas, there are many routes, and there are many variations of challenges such as slabs, hangs, and faces. There are also multiple routes. A warm rocky place in winter. There are plenty of challenges that beginners can enjoy.
You can walk to the area from the parking lot. The approach time varies depending on the area, but it takes about 10 to 30 minutes.
[Meeting] Parking space or nearby combination (The number of parking is limited, so please ride together as much as possible)
If there is no access means such as a car, ride in a staff car. 6:00 Meet at JR Shinjuku Station West Exit Rotary (basement).
If you can’t come to Shinjuku station at 6 o’clock, you can stay overnight at Beta. There are also many capsule hotels near Shinjuku Station where you can stay at reasonable prices, so please search for them.
We can also pick you up at 8:00 at Ohito Station on the Izu Hakone Railway. We will consider gatherings flexibly, so please consult us.談ください。
[Dissolution] Dissolution at the site around 16:00 to 17:00. If you are in the car, we will send you to Shinjuku Station.
[Water/toilet] There is no toilet, so please use a convenience store before meeting.
Numazu/Mt. Washizu
[Location] Mt. Washizu, Numazu City CLIMBING-net site
It is a historic rock area that has been climbed by locals for a long time, and in 1983, four of the climbs, Maze, ET Hang, Cosmic Dancer, and Jet, were made free, and the grade was announced on Decimal, which was unusual at the time, so it suddenly became mainstream.
The jet climbed by Isao Ikeda was the first 5.12 in Japan at the time.
It’s about a 30 minute walk from the parking lot by the sea, and it’s sunny and warm. This is a popular rocky area in winter.
[Meeting] Approach bus stop (in front of Shishita Public Hall) or local rocky area
I will go by public transportation. Board the bus leaving Numazu Station at 8:15. It takes about 20 minutes by bus to reach the rocky area.
[Dissolution] Disbanded on site from 16:00 to 17:00.
[Water/Toilet] There are no restrooms, so please go to a convenience store etc. before gathering.
Lead climbing is the foundation of all rope climbing. If you want to climb using a rope, you first need to learn lead climbing.
Once you’ve mastered the basics, such as lead climbing systems and belay mechanics, it’s time to move on to the next step, such as multi-pitch climbing.
This workshop is a workshop that teaches the rope work and other basic techniques for lead climbing.
Suitable for lead climbing beginners and those who want a refresher. The class will be held on the Beta 3F lead wall “Shinjuku Face”, so you can attend without worrying about the weather.
Lead climbing [Part 1] “Climbing technique” and [Part 2] “Belay technique” will be taught in two parts, combining classroom learning and practice.
Both have a lot of things to know and things to do, 2.5 hours for each part, 5 hours in total. It’s going to be a dense time.
Therefore, even if you take this course, you will not be able to practice lead climbing immediately at the lead gym or Sotoiwa.
It is necessary to practice repeatedly so that clipping and belaying can be performed smoothly, and to understand safety management such as the risks on rocky areas, how to use the correct gear, and what to do in case of a fall.
In Beta, students follow up on a safe lead climbing debut with:
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) Outer rock lead climbing beginner practice session
We are holding a lead climbing practice meeting at the outside rock.
It’s basically a top rope climbing practice, but I also practice climbing on a lead and belaying in consideration of my skills, etc., depending on the request.
4) Order rope course
We also offer courses on individual topics such as belaying and top rope fulcrum construction.
Content and schedule can be arranged according to your request.
Also, you can take the “Lead Climbing Beginner Course” course as many times as you like.
Let’s learn how to lead properly!
[Part 1] Climb ———-
・ About the types of climbing Explain about bouldering / rope climbing (lead / top rope)
・Harness attached/Figure 8 knot
・An explanation of the grade, etc., which can be a challenge on the top rope
・Clip practice
・Anchor types and safety
・Clip demonstration in lead climbing
・Explanation of NG4 actions (reverse clip/Z clip/entering between rope and wall/carrying down)
・About safety management such as zero pin and pre-clip
・Lead climbing practice on a pseudo-lead (staff belay)
*We will keep the figure 8 knot practice to a minimum, so please prepare and review.
We have prepared a video for preparation and review, so please see the bottom of the page.
[Part 2] Belay version———-
・Explanation of the types of belay devices and changes in belay methods (body belay such as square entanglement)
・Belay device braking experience
・Practice putting in and taking out a rope by wearing a belay device
・ Top rope belay demonstration Top rope belay practice (staff climbing)
・ Lead belay demonstration Lead belay practice (staff climbing)
[Date and time]
It is held several times a month, but the days of the week differ depending on the month.
Check the dates at the bottom of the page or on the gym calendar.
[Place] Beta [3F] Shinjuku Face
[Lecturer] Yasushi Ozawa (Beta Owner)
[Target] Inexperienced lead climbers & beginners
*Participation must be over 18 years old.
[Capacity] 6 people (reservation system, first-come-first-served basis)
Minimum number of participants 1 person
[Course fee]
4400 yen each (tax included)
*Gym usage fee included
*Please pay at the reception on the day.
【Belongings】
Required: Climbing shoes, harness, belay device
Rental: Harnesses and belay devices are available for free rental. Rent climbing shoes (300 yen/bring your own socks) on the 1st floor and gather on the 3rd floor.
[Videos for preparation and review]
How to tie a figure eight knot (eight knot)
How to clip
Registration
If you would like to participate, please Beta store, call or email.
▼ Please tell us the following information at the 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. Whether or not to rent (If yes, please describe the items you need)
6. Beta member or non-member (please write which one)
7. Participating schedule (example: 4/8 (Sat) 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～Lead Climbing Beginner Course ○ 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 please register in advance with Pre-registration is recommended.
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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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*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.
