Rope Ascending Workshop
Using ATC as Ascender

Emergency Ascending Techniques

Overview

Rope ascending is an essential skill for dealing with "what if" situations during rappelling. Scenarios include: descending to the wrong location, running out of rope during a free rappel, or discovering the rope ends don't reach the ground. Despite all precautions, these situations can occur.

If you can hold the rock with your hands and feet, ascending by climbing is relatively straightforward. However, when free-hanging in space unable to reach the rock, solid rope ascending techniques become necessary.

This workshop teaches rope ascending methods designed for such situations.

Schedule

Held monthly. Please check each month's event page, our Event Calendar, or our social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter).

Location

Beta 3F - Shinjuku Face

We teach rope ascending using the ATC in guide mode on your belay loop as an ascender. This method is relatively easy to set up and provides smooth transitions between ascending and rappelling.

Rappelling with backup systems
Ascending from temporary fixed position
Transitioning from ascending to rappelling

*This method requires some physical strength. If difficult, we'll explore alternative methods suited to your abilities.

Target Audience

Those who can rappel.

Instructor

Yasushi Ozawa (Beta Climbing Gym Owner)

Capacity

Minimum: 1 person
Maximum: 6 people

Duration

2 hours

Fee

¥4,400 (tax included)

Required Equipment

Essential:

Harness
Climbing shoes
ATC + HMS locking carabiner
Prusik cord + oval locking carabiner
Self-belay cord (PAS/Dual Connect Adjust) + locking carabiner
120cm sling

※Rentals available (shoes ¥330)

How to Participate

Registration Method

Please check the schedule on our Calendar and register in person at Beta, by phone, or by email.

▼For email registration: Please send an email with the following details:

◆Email address:

info＠beta-climbing.com

※Please replace ＠ with a half-width @

◆Email subject:

〇/〇 [Indoor] Rope Ascending Workshop Registration

Example: “4/2 [Indoor] Rope Ascending Workshop Registration” ←Replace 〇 with the date

◆Email body: Please include the following information:

Name
Gender
Date of birth
Phone number (one we can reach you at on the day)
Beta member or non-member (if non-member, include pre-registration number)
Equipment rental needed (if yes, specify items)

※For group registrations, please include names of other participants.

After registration, you will receive a confirmation email from Beta Climbing Gym. If you don't receive a reply within 1-2 days after sending your registration email, please contact Beta by phone.