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.
November date
■Lead climbing super beginner practice session
November 24th (Sunday) Numazu/Mt. Washizu
■Lead climbing practice session Weekday climbing club
November 7th (Thursday) Face/tennouiwa
November 12th (Tuesday) Face/Yugawara Makuiwa
November 27th (Wednesday) Requests welcome
■Crack climbing practice session
November 9th (Saturday) Ogawayama
■Lead climbing super beginner practice session
December 21st (Sunday) Numazu/Mt. Washizu
■Lead climbing practice session
December 29th (Sunday) Yugawara Makuiwa
■Lead climbing practice session Weekday climbing club
December 12th (Thursday) Requests welcome
December 17th (Tuesday) Multi-pitch
December 25th (Wednesday) Requests welcome
■Crack climbing practice session
December 8th (Saturday) Yugawara Makuiwa
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.
・Those who enjoy mountain climbing and want to climb rocky ridges more safely
・Those who want to step up and try variations or alpine
・People who are interested in outdoor climbing but find it difficult to go to a bouldering gym.
⇒ “Lead climbing super beginner practice session” is recommended
・Those who do bouldering but are also interested in rope climbing
・Those who enjoy indoor lead and would like to try outdoor rock lead as well.
・Those who want to enjoy Sotoiwa on a regular basis
・Those who want to practice leading and belaying at Sotoiwa
・Those who want to be able to go to Sotoiwa on their own
⇒ “Lead climbing practice session” is recommended
・For those who are off on weekdays.
・Those who want to climb on weekdays when the rocky area is empty
⇒We recommend the “Weekday Climbing Club”
・Those who want to try crack
・Those who want to acquire cracking techniques for Alpine Multi
⇒ “Crack climbing practice session” is recommended
・Those who want to practice the system at Sotoiwa
・Those who want to debut Sotoiwa Multi
・People who are worried about whether they remember the system because it’s been a while since they’ve been playing multiplayer.
⇒“Multi-pitch climbing practice session”
If you want to climb a outdoor crag 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 Outdoor 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 TermsPlease agree with.
▼When contacting us in-store, by phone, or by email, please provide the following information.
1. Desired date of participation
2.Name
3.Date of birth
4.Telephone number (please write the number where you can be contacted on the day)
5. Beta member or non-member (please write either; if you are a non-member, please also write your pre-registration number)
6. Harness/helmet/shoe rental or (Please write either)
7.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) [Outdoor crag]●●● Desire to participate (Please write the name of the training session you would like to attend in ●●●Example: Lead Super Beginner Practice Session/ Lead practice session/Weekday climbing club/Multi practice session)
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Those who have applied will receive an email from Beta Climbing Gym confirming that the application has been accepted. If you do not receive a reply within 1-2 days after sending your participation application email, please call Beta.
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Please 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).
Kabuto iwa
[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.
Hinatawada colonel rock
[Location] Ome City, Tokyo, colonel 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. “colonel rock Hesoman (5/10c)” “colonel rock Purari (5/10c)”
[Meeting] Meet at JR Hinatawada Station at 8:45. 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.
We will be holding a dry tooling outdoor rock trial event in November.
If you are interested in outdoor dry tooling, please join us.
Axes extend your reach! You might think you can hold on anywhere with a pick, but it’s not that easy.
The same goes for flute boots and crampons. You might think you can place your foot anywhere with the front point, but it’s easier to climb if you smear with climbing shoes.
It’s a really interesting activity. I hope you’ll try it! I think it will broaden the scope of your climbing.
Overview
Date: November 2 (Sat) to 3 (Sun), 2024
Location: Rocky area near Sendai
Meeting and dissolution: Sendai City, Sakunami Station
Target: Indoor dry tooling experience, ice climbing experience
* If you are inexperienced, please take an indoor class at Beta (Introduction to dry tooling・/beta-climbing.com/lesson/yaginae/”>Dry Tooling Session) and you’re good to go.
*Beta registration is required in advance.
*It is necessary to take out insurance that covers ax climbing
*Dry tooling on crag areas is climbing with a high degree of strength. It can be enjoyed by those who can climb about 5.10b ~ c in the free climbing of the outdoor crag.
[Details] Top rope climbing on the sport’s dry Tooling route
The staff hangs the top rope, and the participants climb with the top rope.
Precautions for safe dry touring in rocky areas, lectures on how to climb, etc.
[Capacity] 10 people (minimum 7 people)
[Instructor] Junko Sasakawa
[Participation fee] 16,500 yen (tax included) per day (33,000 yen for 2 days)
Not included in cost
Food expenses, transportation expenses to the site, accommodation expenses, insurance fees, rental fees (1 item 1000 yen)
Cancellations are accepted at any time, but a cancellation fee (100% of the participation fee) will be charged if canceled on the day before or on the day.
Please pay the participation fee at the beta store (cash, credit, PayPay, d payment, merpay, auPay, various electronic money, etc.) or cash on the day.
*Although it is scheduled to go ahead even if it rains, it may be canceled in the event of heavy storms such as typhoons. In that case, the participation fee will be refunded.
* If you are not a beta member, you need to register as a member. By the day, please come to the store and register as a member, or pre-registration Please complete . If you have pre-registered, please email us your pre-registration number.
【Equipment】
climbing helmet
Harness
Ax → Handle type ax. Please prepare a pick for dry tooling.
Climbing shoes → We recommend shoes that are large enough to be worn for a long time.
*If you want to climb with flute boots or winter shoes + crampons, please prepare them.
Gloves → Leather golf gloves are recommended. A size that fits as close as possible. It’s good to have 2 pairs because you will sweat
taping
rain gear
Action food, drink.
[Equipment that can be rented]
climbing helmet
Harness
Ax
climbing shoes
*Please have your size matched at the gym in advance.
【schedule】
Day 1 9:10 JR Senzan Line/Sakunami Station meeting by car/walking
10:00～16:00 Climbing
17:00 Dissolution at Sakunami Station
Accommodation will hold a social gathering for those who wish.
2nd day 9:10 JR Senzan Line/Meet at Sakunami Station by car/on foot
10:00～16:00 Climbing
17:00 Dissolution at Sakunami Station
[Transportation] Please choose the convenient way
1) Arrange your own car, train, etc.
2) Staff vehicle sharing (please bear the round-trip transportation fee of 16,000 yen)
*By train
If you take the JR Shinkansen Hayabusa No. 1 bound for Shin-Hakodate Hokuto from Tokyo Station at 06:32 on the same day, you will arrive at Sakunami Station at 9:01.
*By car
Please meet at Sakunami Station. After that, move and park in the free parking lot near the site.
*In the case of staff car sharing
Beta will depart around 2:00 am.
【stay】
Please contact us if you would like to stay in the same inn as the staff.
Accommodation expenses will be calculated at actual cost.
[In case of cancellation] We may decide to cancel due to circumstances such as weather. In case of cancellation, we will contact you by e-mail or telephone by 19:00 the day before.
When applying, please be sure to enter a phone number and email address that can be contacted on the day before and on the day. In case of cancellation, the participation fee will be fully refunded.
Sign Up
If you would like to participate, please contact the beta store, call or email .
Beta Climbing Gym Outdoor Event Participation Terms before participating.
▼Please tell us the following when in-store, by phone, or by e-mail.
1. Desired date of participation
2. Your name
3. Date of birth
4. Phone number (Please write the number where you can be contacted on the day)
5. Participation date 11/2-3 (both days or either one)
6. Beta member or non-member (Please write which one. If you are a non-member, please also write your pre-registration number.)
7. Gear rental or (Please write either)
8.Transportation or (Please write which one)
9. Accommodation or or (Please write one)
▼For e-mail: Please send an e-mail with the following address, subject, and text.
◆ E-mail address: info＠beta-climbing.com
*Please replace the @ (at mark) with half-width characters.
◆ Email subject: [Sotoiwa] Request to participate in dry touring experience ※※※※※※※
For those who have applied, we will send you an e-mail from Beta Climbing Gym at a later date. If you do not receive a reply within 1-2 days after sending the participation application email, please call beta.
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※※※※Please understand that climbing is dangerous before participating※※※※
Please fully understand that climbing always involves danger and participate at your own risk. Unexpected things like chipping of rocks can also happen, especially in natural rocky areas. A little carelessness can lead to serious accidents. During the course, please follow the instructions of the instructor and staff, and do not neglect safety management regardless of whether you are climbing or taking a break.
[Deadline] The deadline will be closed as soon as the application reaches the capacity.
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.
May date
■Lead climbing super beginner practice session
May 18th (Saturday) Numazu/Mt. Washizu
■Lead climbing practice session Weekday climbing club
May 9th (Thursday) Face/tennouiwa
May 21st (Tuesday) Nulti/Mitsutouge
May 22nd (Wednesday) Crack/Yugawara Makuiwa
■Crack climbing practice session
may 26 (Sunday) Yugawara Makuiwa
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.
・Those who enjoy mountain climbing and want to climb rocky ridges more safely
・Those who want to step up and try variations or alpine
・People who are interested in outdoor climbing but find it difficult to go to a bouldering gym.
⇒ “Lead climbing super beginner practice session” is recommended
・Those who do bouldering but are also interested in rope climbing
・Those who enjoy indoor lead and would like to try outdoor rock lead as well.
・Those who want to enjoy Sotoiwa on a regular basis
・Those who want to practice leading and belaying at Sotoiwa
・Those who want to be able to go to Sotoiwa on their own
⇒ “Lead climbing practice session” is recommended
・For those who are off on weekdays.
・Those who want to climb on weekdays when the rocky area is empty
⇒We recommend the “Weekday Climbing Club”
・Those who want to try crack
・Those who want to acquire cracking techniques for Alpine Multi
⇒ “Crack climbing practice session” is recommended
・Those who want to practice the system at Sotoiwa
・Those who want to debut Sotoiwa Multi
・People who are worried about whether they remember the system because it’s been a while since they’ve been playing multiplayer.
⇒“Multi-pitch climbing practice session”
If you want to climb a outdoor crag 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 Outdoor 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 TermsPlease agree with.
▼When contacting us in-store, by phone, or by email, please provide the following information.
1. Desired date of participation
2.Name
3.Date of birth
4.Telephone number (please write the number where you can be contacted on the day)
5. Beta member or non-member (please write either; if you are a non-member, please also write your pre-registration number)
6. Harness/helmet/shoe rental or (Please write either)
7.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) [Outdoor crag]●●● Desire to participate (Please write the name of the training session you would like to attend in ●●●Example: Lead Super Beginner Practice Session/ Lead practice session/Weekday climbing club/Multi practice session)
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Those who have applied will receive an email from Beta Climbing Gym confirming that the application has been accepted. If you do not receive a reply within 1-2 days after sending your participation application email, please call Beta.
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Please 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).
Kabuto iwa
[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.
Hinatawada colonel rock
[Location] Ome City, Tokyo, colonel 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. “colonel rock Hesoman (5/10c)” “colonel rock Purari (5/10c)”
[Meeting] Meet at JR Hinatawada Station at 8:45. 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.
Everyone who participated in Spring Drama, everyone who enjoys indoor dry touring, and those who enjoy dry What is touring like? ? And don’t you care! ? ?
In response to such requests, we will hold an event where you can experience dry touring on the rocks this year as well as last year!
Twice this year, in May and June.
Overview
Date: May 11 (Sat) to 12 (Sun), 2023
Location: Rocky area near Sendai
Meeting and dissolution: Sendai City, Sakunami Station
Target: Indoor dry tooling experience, ice climbing experience
* If you are inexperienced, please take an indoor class at Beta (Introduction to dry tooling・/beta-climbing.com/lesson/yaginae/”>Dry Tooling Session) and you’re good to go.
*Beta registration is required in advance.
*It is necessary to take out insurance that covers ax climbing
*Dry tooling on crag areas is climbing with a high degree of strength. It can be enjoyed by those who can climb about 5.10b ~ c in the free climbing of the outdoor crag.
[Details] Top rope climbing on the sport’s dry Tooling route
The staff hangs the top rope, and the participants climb with the top rope.
Precautions for safe dry touring in rocky areas, lectures on how to climb, etc.
[Capacity] 10 people (minimum 7 people)
[Instructor] Junko Sasakawa / Kazuhiro Kodaira
[Participation fee] 16,500 yen (tax included) per day (33,000 yen for 2 days)
Not included in cost
Food expenses, transportation expenses to the site, accommodation expenses, insurance fees, rental fees (1 item 1000 yen)
Cancellations are accepted at any time, but a cancellation fee (100% of the participation fee) will be charged if canceled on the day before or on the day.
Please pay the participation fee at the beta store (cash, credit, PayPay, d payment, merpay, auPay, various electronic money, etc.) or cash on the day.
*Although it is scheduled to go ahead even if it rains, it may be canceled in the event of heavy storms such as typhoons. In that case, the participation fee will be refunded.
* If you are not a beta member, you need to register as a member. By the day, please come to the store and register as a member, or pre-registration Please complete . If you have pre-registered, please email us your pre-registration number.
【Equipment】
climbing helmet
Harness
Ax → Handle type ax. Please prepare a pick for dry tooling.
Climbing shoes → We recommend shoes that are large enough to be worn for a long time.
*If you want to climb with flute boots or winter shoes + crampons, please prepare them.
Gloves → Leather golf gloves are recommended. A size that fits as close as possible. It’s good to have 2 pairs because you will sweat
taping
rain gear
Action food, drink.
[Equipment that can be rented]
climbing helmet
Harness
Ax
climbing shoes
*Please have your size matched at the gym in advance.
【schedule】
Day 1 9:10 JR Senzan Line/Sakunami Station meeting by car/walking
10:00～16:00 Climbing
17:00 Dissolution at Sakunami Station
Accommodation will hold a social gathering for those who wish.
2nd day 9:10 JR Senzan Line/Meet at Sakunami Station by car/on foot
10:00～16:00 Climbing
17:00 Dissolution at Sakunami Station
[Transportation] Please choose the convenient way
1) Arrange your own car, train, etc.
2) Staff vehicle sharing (please bear the round-trip transportation fee of 16,000 yen)
*By train
If you take the JR Shinkansen Hayabusa No. 1 bound for Shin-Hakodate Hokuto from Tokyo Station at 06:32 on the same day, you will arrive at Sakunami Station at 9:01.
*By car
Please meet at Sakunami Station. After that, move and park in the free parking lot near the site.
*In the case of staff car sharing
Beta will depart around 2:00 am.
【stay】
Please contact us if you would like to stay in the same inn as the staff.
Accommodation expenses will be calculated at actual cost.
[In case of cancellation] We may decide to cancel due to circumstances such as weather. In case of cancellation, we will contact you by e-mail or telephone by 19:00 the day before.
When applying, please be sure to enter a phone number and email address that can be contacted on the day before and on the day. In case of cancellation, the participation fee will be fully refunded.
Sign Up
If you would like to participate, please contact the beta store, call or email .
Beta Climbing Gym Outdoor Event Participation Terms before participating.
▼Please tell us the following when in-store, by phone, or by e-mail.
1. Desired date of participation
2. Your name
3. Date of birth
4. Phone number (Please write the number where you can be contacted on the day)
5. Participation date 5/11-12 (both days or either one)
6. Beta member or non-member (Please write which one. If you are a non-member, please also write your pre-registration number.)
7. Gear rental or (Please write either)
8.Transportation or (Please write which one)
9. Accommodation or or (Please write one)
▼For e-mail: Please send an e-mail with the following address, subject, and text.
◆ E-mail address: info＠beta-climbing.com
*Please replace the @ (at mark) with half-width characters.
◆ Email subject: [Sotoiwa] Request to participate in dry touring experience ※※※※※※※
For those who have applied, we will send you an e-mail from Beta Climbing Gym at a later date. If you do not receive a reply within 1-2 days after sending the participation application email, please call beta.
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※※※※Please understand that climbing is dangerous before participating※※※※
Please fully understand that climbing always involves danger and participate at your own risk. Unexpected things like chipping of rocks can also happen, especially in natural rocky areas. A little carelessness can lead to serious accidents. During the course, please follow the instructions of the instructor and staff, and do not neglect safety management regardless of whether you are climbing or taking a break.
[Deadline] The deadline will be closed as soon as the application reaches the capacity.
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.
April date
■Lead climbing super beginner practice session
[Recruiting] April 21st (Sunday) Numazu/Mt. Washizu
■Lead climbing practice session
[Recruiting] April 27rd (Saturday) tennouiwa or colonel rock
■Lead climbing practice session Weekday climbing club
[Recruiting] April 11th (Thursday) Crack/Yugawara Makuiwa
[Recruiting] April 16th (Tuesday) Face/Tennouiwa
[Recruiting] April 24th (Wednesday) Face/Tennouiwa
■Crack climbing practice session
[Recruiting] April 28 (Sunday) Yugawara Makuiwa
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.
・Those who enjoy mountain climbing and want to climb rocky ridges more safely
・Those who want to step up and try variations or alpine
・People who are interested in outdoor climbing but find it difficult to go to a bouldering gym.
⇒ “Lead climbing super beginner practice session” is recommended
・Those who do bouldering but are also interested in rope climbing
・Those who enjoy indoor lead and would like to try outdoor rock lead as well.
・Those who want to enjoy Sotoiwa on a regular basis
・Those who want to practice leading and belaying at Sotoiwa
・Those who want to be able to go to Sotoiwa on their own
⇒ “Lead climbing practice session” is recommended
・For those who are off on weekdays.
・Those who want to climb on weekdays when the rocky area is empty
⇒We recommend the “Weekday Climbing Club”
・Those who want to try crack
・Those who want to acquire cracking techniques for Alpine Multi
⇒ “Crack climbing practice session” is recommended
・Those who want to practice the system at Sotoiwa
・Those who want to debut Sotoiwa Multi
・People who are worried about whether they remember the system because it’s been a while since they’ve been playing multiplayer.
⇒“Multi-pitch climbing practice session”
If you want to climb a outdoor crag 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 Outdoor 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 TermsPlease agree with.
▼When contacting us in-store, by phone, or by email, please provide the following information.
1. Desired date of participation
2.Name
3.Date of birth
4.Telephone number (please write the number where you can be contacted on the day)
5. Beta member or non-member (please write either; if you are a non-member, please also write your pre-registration number)
6. Harness/helmet/shoe rental or (Please write either)
7.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) [Outdoor crag]●●● Desire to participate (Please write the name of the training session you would like to attend in ●●●Example: Lead Super Beginner Practice Session/ Lead practice session/Weekday climbing club/Multi practice session)
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Those who have applied will receive an email from Beta Climbing Gym confirming that the application has been accepted. If you do not receive a reply within 1-2 days after sending your participation application email, please call Beta.
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※※※※Please understand that climbing is dangerous before participating※※※※
Please be aware that climbing always involves danger, and participate at your own risk. Especially in natural rocky areas, unexpected things like chipped rocks can occur. A little carelessness can cause a serious accident. During the course, please follow the instructions of the instructor and staff and be sure to maintain safety, whether you are climbing or taking a break.
[Deadline] Applications will close as soon as the capacity is reached.
[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).
Kabuto iwa
[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.
Hinatawada colonel rock
[Location] Ome City, Tokyo, colonel 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. “colonel rock Hesoman (5/10c)” “colonel rock Purari (5/10c)”
[Meeting] Meet at JR Hinatawada Station at 8:45. 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.
