Outdoor Lead Climbing Beginner Workshop
We hold outdoor lead climbing workshops every month in outdoor settings. We offer two courses: [Super Beginner Workshop] and [Workshop].
This workshop is designed for outdoor beginners who want to climb rock faces with ropes, including not only those who do bouldering and lead climbing at gyms, but also mountaineers who haven't done much climbing.
At Beta's workshops, you can climb until you're satisfied!
Basically, you'll climb on top ropes set up by staff, with staff belaying. If there's a route you want to climb, we'll set up a rope for it. If you want to climb more, we'll belay until sunset.
Beta helps you become an independent climber!
If you want to lead climb or practice belaying, please consult with us. We'll practice mock leading, leading, or belaying according to your skill level.
Recommended for:
- •Want to climb outdoor rock faces with ropes
- •Want to try lead climbing, not just bouldering
- •Want to safely climb chains and ladders in mountaineering
- •Want to prepare for challenging variation routes
- •Want to climb outdoors regularly
- •Want to be able to go to outdoor crags independently
- •Want to practice leading and belaying
If you want to climb natural rock faces with ropes, please join us. We especially encourage mountaineers focused on variations to participate. Learning to climb not only increases the routes you can access but also improves safety.
Before participating, please learn the basics of rope tying and lead climbing systems in advance. If you don't know these, please join the Lead Climbing Beginner Course held on Beta's 3rd floor. ※Not mandatory.
Overview
Content
Top rope climbing on short routes
Staff will set up top ropes, and participants climb on top rope. If there's a specific route you want to climb, we'll set up a top rope upon request. Based on past experience, we set up about 4-6 routes (5.7-5.11 grade range) per day, and participants typically try 4-8 times.
“Super Beginner Workshop” Course
Top rope only, climbing routes up to grades 5.7-5.10. We don't do difficult routes.
“Workshop” Course
Primarily top rope climbing. Grades up to about 5.11. Upon request and considering participants' skills, you can also practice leading and belaying.
If you want to practice leading, you'll first climb with mock lead, and if you can climb stably, actual leading is possible.
※Please be able to wear a harness and tie a figure-eight knot beforehand.
Location
Locations vary by session, so we'll announce each time.
Past locations: Tennouiwa/Colonel Rock/Yugawara Makuiwa/Kofu Makuiwa/Washizuyama/Kogashi-yama/Izu Joyama/Shibazaki Rock/Yugawa/Ogawayama/Kofu Kabutoiwa
Accompanying Staff
Yasushi Ozawa (Beta Owner) / Mayumi Niikura (Yamane Club) / Arina Kamijo (Beta Staff)
Target Participants
Outdoor lead climbing beginners and inexperienced climbers. Those who want to be able to go to crags independently. Grades up to 5.10.
※Beta membership required. Please register as a member before participating.
※Participation is limited to ages 20 and above.
Capacity
8 people (minimum 4 participants required)
※We plan for 2 accompanying staff. If more than 9 people apply, we'll increase staff and capacity.
Participation Fee
“Super Beginner Workshop” ¥8,800 (tax included) “Workshop” ¥7,700 (tax included)
Cancellations are always accepted, but cancellations on the day before or day of will incur a cancellation fee (100% of the lesson fee).
Payment can be made at Beta store (cash, credit card, PayPay, d-payment, Merpay, auPay, transportation IC cards, iD, QUICPay) or cash on the day.
Insurance
Please obtain insurance yourself.
<Reference>
We recommend Mitsui Sumitomo Marine's GK Injury Insurance (Personal Life Compensation Insurance).
Seven-A Co., Ltd., which imports climbing equipment and operates gyms, serves as an agent and clearly explains plans that cover climbing. Please see the PDF Seven-A Co., Ltd. brochure for details.
What to Bring
Required:
Climbing shoes, climbing helmet, harness, chalk, drinks, lunch, warm clothing
Optional:
Topo (route guide), quickdraws, leisure sheet, belay device
※Harness and helmet rentals available for ¥550 each.
Clothing
Appropriate climbing attire (top and bottom)
※Crags can get quite cold in winter, spring, and autumn. Please bring warm clothing such as fleece or down jackets.
Preparation & Review Videos
How to tie a figure-eight knot
Location Details
Yugawara Makuiwa
Location
923 Kajiya, Yugawara-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture Makuiwa Park Parking
Meeting Point
8:30 AM JR Yugawara Station ticket gate (Odawara side)
9:00 AM Makuiwa Park Parking
※We plan to start climbing at 9:00 AM, so please arrive prepared.
Departure
Around 4:00 PM Makuiwa Park Parking (then transport to station)
Water & Toilets
Toilets available at parking, no water source
Other
※If coming by car, we recommend arriving at the parking lot around 8:30 AM. If the crag is crowded or parking is full, we may use Makuyama Park parking (5 minutes by car from Makuiwa Park).
※About 5km from station to crag. No direct bus on weekdays. For public transport participants, taxi or transport to station is required. If you need transport to station, please mention when applying. We provide round-trip transport to station.
Akigawa - Tennouiwa
Location
Yozawa, Akiruno City, Tokyo Tennouiwa Parking Lot
Meeting Point
8:20 AM at JR Musashi-Itsukaichi Station ticket gate
9:00 AM at Tennouiwa Parking Lot
※We plan to start climbing at 9:00 AM, so please come prepared.
Departure
Around 4:00 PM at Tennouiwa Parking Lot (followed by transport to station)
Water/Toilets
No toilets (portable toilet available at parking lot), no water source
Other Information
※If coming by car, we recommend arriving at the parking lot around 9:00 AM.
※About 6km from the station to the rock. There are no direct buses on weekdays. If participating by public transport, you'll need a taxi or transport to/from the station. If you wish transport to/from the station, please let us know when applying. We'll provide round-trip transport to the station.
※There is a portable toilet at the parking lot. There are convenience stores and family restaurants at the roadside station (Itsukaichi).
Hinatawada - Colonel Rock
Location
Hinatawada, Ome City, Tokyo Colonel Rock Parking Lot
Meeting Point
8:30 AM at JR Hinatawada Station ticket gate
9:00 AM at Colonel Rock Parking Lot
※We plan to start climbing at 9:00 AM, so please come prepared.
Departure
Around 4:00 PM at Colonel Rock Parking Lot (followed by transport to station)
Water/Toilets
No toilets, no water source
Other Information
※If coming by car, we recommend arriving at the parking lot around 9:00 AM.
※About 1.5km from the station to the rock. There are no direct buses on weekdays. If participating by public transport, you'll need a taxi or transport to/from the station. If you wish transport to/from the station, please let us know when applying. We'll provide round-trip transport to the station.
※Please use the station toilets. There are also facilities at the roadside station (Tamagawa).
Kofu - Makuiwa
Location
Takanari-cho, Kofu City, Yamanashi Kofu Makuiwa Parking Lot
Meeting Point
7:30 AM at JR Kofu Station South Exit
8:00 AM at Kofu Makuiwa Parking Lot
※We plan to start climbing at 8:00 AM, so please come prepared.
Departure
Around 4:00 PM at Kofu Makuiwa Parking Lot (followed by transport to station)
Water/Toilets
No toilets, no water source
Other Information
※If coming by car, we recommend arriving at the parking lot around 8:00 AM. The parking lot is small, so if it's full, you may need to park at Arakawa Dam parking lot.
※About 25 minutes by taxi from Kofu Station, approximately ¥3,500 one way. If participating by public transport, you'll need a taxi or transport to/from the station. If you wish transport to/from the station, please let us know when applying. We'll provide round-trip transport to the station.
※Please use the station toilets. There are no convenience stores or restaurants near the parking lot.
Oku-Chichibu - Ogawayama
Location
Kawabata-shimo, Kawakami Village, Minami-Saku District, Nagano Mawarime-taira Campground
Meeting Point
8:00 AM at Mawarime-taira Campground Parking Lot
※We plan to start climbing at 8:00 AM, so please come prepared.
Departure
Around 4:00 PM at Mawarime-taira Campground Parking Lot
Water/Toilets
Toilets available (water doesn't flow in winter due to freeze prevention), water source available
Other Information
※You can stay overnight at Beta before the trip. In that case, please gather at Beta at 9:00 PM the night before. We'll share cars and travel to Mawarime-taira Campground. You'll sleep in the car at Mawarime-taira Campground.
※The Ogawayama area is at high altitude, and the mornings and evenings are very cold. Please prepare warm clothing.
※Access by public transportation is difficult. Please participate by car or use the Beta overnight stay option.
Kofu - Kabutoiwa
Location
Kawakubo-cho, Kofu City, Yamanashi Kabutoiwa Parking Lot
Meeting Point
7:30 AM at JR Kofu Station South Exit
8:00 AM at Kabutoiwa Parking Lot
※We plan to start climbing at 8:00 AM, so please come prepared.
Departure
Around 4:00 PM at Kabutoiwa Parking Lot (followed by transport to station)
Water/Toilets
No toilets, no water source
Other Information
※If coming by car, we recommend arriving at the parking lot around 8:00 AM.
※About 20 minutes by taxi from Kofu Station. If participating by public transport, you'll need a taxi or transport to/from the station. If you wish transport to/from the station, please let us know when applying. We'll provide round-trip transport to the station.
※Please use the station toilets. There are no convenience stores or restaurants near the parking lot.
Ohito - Joyama
Location
Morigi, Izunokuni City, Shizuoka Joyama Parking Lot
Meeting Point
8:30 AM at Izu Hakone Railway Ohito Station ticket gate
9:00 AM at Joyama Parking Lot
※We plan to start climbing at 9:00 AM, so please come prepared.
Departure
Around 4:00 PM at Joyama Parking Lot (followed by transport to station)
Water/Toilets
No toilets, no water source
Other Information
※If coming by car, we recommend arriving at the parking lot around 9:00 AM.
※About 3km from the station to the rock. There are no direct buses on weekdays. If participating by public transport, you'll need a taxi or transport to/from the station. If you wish transport to/from the station, please let us know when applying. We'll provide round-trip transport to the station.
※Please use the station toilets. There are no convenience stores near the parking lot.
Numazu - Washizuyama
Location
Ashitaka, Numazu City, Shizuoka Washizuyama Parking Lot
Meeting Point
8:00 AM at JR Numazu Station South Exit
8:30 AM at Washizuyama Parking Lot
※We plan to start climbing at 8:30 AM, so please come prepared.
Departure
Around 4:00 PM at Washizuyama Parking Lot (followed by transport to station)
Water/Toilets
Toilets available, water source available
Other Information
※If coming by car, we recommend arriving at the parking lot around 8:30 AM.
※About 6km from the station to the rock. There are no direct buses on weekdays. If participating by public transport, you'll need a taxi or transport to/from the station. If you wish transport to/from the station, please let us know when applying. We'll provide round-trip transport to the station.
※The parking lot has toilets and water facilities.
Application
If you would like to participate, please check the schedule on the calendar and apply at Beta store, by phone, or email.
By applying, please agree to the Beta Climbing Gym Outdoor Event Participation Terms.
▼For in-store, phone, or email applications, please provide:
- Preferred participation date
- Name
- Date of birth
- Phone number (reachable on the day)
- Beta member or non-member (please specify - non-members please include pre-registration number)
- Harness, helmet, shoes rental <not needed> or <needed (specify gear)> (please specify)
- Meeting point <station> or <on-site> or <Beta overnight> (please specify)
- Other (please include any requests regarding meeting point or venue)
For email applications:
◆Email address: info@beta-climbing.com
◆Email subject: M/D (e.g., 2/18 ← event date) [Outdoor] ●●● Application (●●● = workshop name, e.g., Lead Super Beginner Workshop/Lead Workshop)