[Natural Icefall] Ice climbing step-up course 3/22 (Sat) – 23 (Sun) @ Yatsugatake

Beta Climbing Gym | Ice Climbing Step-Up Course | Yatsugatake


This is a course for those who want to step up their ice climbing. Of course, beginners are also welcome.
We will mainly focus on top rope climbing, but depending on your skill level, we will also do lead climbing and screw installation.
And best of all, you can get direct advice from Mr. Hirokawa. I want to be able to climb the silvery ice wall freely like Hiroken!

This year, we can still expect cold waves, so the ice season is likely to be a little longer.

We can look forward to the 22nd and 23rd as well!

If you have seen NHK’s “Tackling the Great Ice Wall at Ichinokurazawa, Tanigawadake,” please take a look!

In addition, Mr. Hirokawa is currently also the representative of “Kailas Japan.”

You can try Kailas axes and crampons! ! Also, as a participant benefit, you will receive discounts and other benefits when purchasing!


3/22-23 Yatsugatake Ice Gallery!

Overview

[Course content]
・Crampon work/Axe work
・Screw set (spacing/position)
・Building anchors with screws (for multi-pitch)
・Descending ice routes (V-threads/rope set on retrievable screws)
・Risks of ice climbing (falling ice/rope breakage/facial injury from an axe)

Basically, you will climb using a top rope, but depending on your skills, you can also try lead climbing.

[Target] Beginners in ice climbing
*Those who can walk on snowy mountains and have ice climbing experience

[Date] Saturday, March 22nd to Sunday, March 23rd, 2025
Those who can access Yatsugatake by themselves can participate for just one day.
Please feel free to contact us for more information.

[Meeting time] Sakuradaira parking lot, 7:00 a.m.
*Depending on the road conditions, we may not enter the parking lot and may meet at the junction with Karasawa Onsen.

You can access the meeting place by one of the following methods. Please let us know your request.
1) Personal car, etc.
2) Car ride with staff
Beta: Departs at 3:00, overnight stay before beta possible, Shinjuku Station pick-up possible
Transportation fee: Per person
[Location] Ice Gallery. May change depending on ice conditions.
[Accommodation] Natsuzawa Onsen
Participants are responsible for accommodation costs.
[Instructor] Mr. Kentaro Hirokawa (climber, guide, representative of Kailas Japan, author of many books including “Ice Climbing” and “Challenge Alpine Climbing”)
[Insurance] Please purchase liability insurance for snowy mountain climbing
[Course fee] 20,000 yen/day (tax included)
*Please pay for your own transportation and accommodation (if staying the night before)
*Payment for the instructor fee can be made on-site or in advance at Beta.
[What to bring]
-Snow mountain equipment
-Clothes suitable for ice climbing
-Helmet, ice axe, crampons (10 or more prongs), harness, gloves, etc. Gear required for ice climbing
-Snacks, etc.
[Rental]
-Ice axe
-Crampons
Limited number available

About participation

If you would like to participate, please apply at Beta store or email.
When applying, please agree to the Beta Climbing Gym Outdoor Event Participation Terms.

▼By email: Please send an email with the address, subject, and body of the email below.
◆Email address: info@beta-climbing.com
※Please change the @ symbol to half-width characters.
◆Email subject: Request to participate in the ice climbing course on 3/22-23 [Yatsugatake]
◆Email body: Please include the following information.
1. Name
2. Gender
3. Date of birth
4. Phone number (please write a number where you can be contacted on the day)
5. Beta member or non-member (please write either)
6. Address (if you are a non-Beta member/member, but the address is different from the address you registered)
7. Emergency contact name and phone number (if you are a non-Beta member/member, but the address is different from the emergency contact you registered)
8. Blood type
9. Rental (axe/crampons)
10. Other questions, requests, etc.

※※※※※※※
Applicants will receive an email from Beta Climbing Gym confirming their application at a later date. If you do not receive a reply within 1-2 days of sending your application email, please call Beta.
※※※※※※※
[Deadline] Applications will close as soon as capacity is reached.

If you have any other questions, please contact us

Beta Climbing Gym | Ice Climbing Course | YatsugatakeKentaro Hirokawa

Beta Climbing Gym | Ice Climbing Course | YatsugatakeEnjoy the approach with lead and follow

Beta Climbing Gym | Ice Climbing Course | YatsugatakeClimb a small icicle with lead and follow

Beta Climbing Gym | Ice Climbing Course | YatsugatakeThen descend by rappelling

Beta Climbing Gym | Ice Climbing Course | YatsugatakeLearn how to set up ice screws

Beta Climbing Gym | Ice Climbing Course | YatsugatakeYou can also lead

Beta Climbing Gym | Ice Climbing Course | YatsugatakeHow to make a V-shaped thread

Beta Climbing Gym | Ice Climbing Course | YatsugatakeYou can also try Kailas’s axe

Beta Climbing Gym | Ice Climbing Course | Yatsugatake

Beta Climbing Gym | Ice Climbing Course | Yatsugatake

Beta Climbing Gym | Ice Climbing Course | Yatsugatake

Beta Climbing Gym | Ice Climbing Course | Yatsugatake

Beta Climbing Gym | Ice Climbing Course | Yatsugatake

Beta Climbing Gym | Ice Climbing Course | Yatsugatake

Beta Climbing Gym | Ice Climbing Course | Yatsugatake

Beta Climbing Gym | Ice Climbing Course | Yatsugatake

Beta Climbing Gym | Ice Climbing Course | Yatsugatake


Top of Page