Multi-Pitch Climbing Beginner Workshop
Theory-based, systematic multi-pitch climbing workshop that you can learn in a short time.
Experience 2 pitches safely indoors.
Welcome to Multi-Pitch Climbing
Futago-yama Central Ridge, Shiroyama Battle Runner, Kentoku-san Hatate-iwa Central Ridge, Ogawayama Selection/Lemon Route/Amidakuji Route, Ogawayama Yaen-gaeshi, Mizugaki-yama Juichimen-iwa Left Wall Kinshu Kanatoko Route, Mizugaki-yama Juichimen-iwa Back Wall Joyful Moment, Mae-Hotaka North Ridge, Kita-Hotaka East Ridge, Tsurugi-dake Genjiro Ridge, Kita-dake Buttress 4th Ridge, Tanigawa-dake Eboshi-sawa Back Wall South Ridge, Yatsugatake Ura-Doshin Runze, Arafune-yama Aizawa Back Wall Dai-Hyochu, and many more...
Sport multi-pitch routes you want to challenge, alpine multi-pitch routes you aspire to, multi-pitch ice climbing. For climbing on these high-altitude walls and climbing in mountainous areas, multi-pitch climbing skills are often necessary.
Even if they're not necessary, if you have multi-pitch skills, you'll have a better chance of responding safely to difficult situations.
Beta offers beginner workshops where you can learn multi-pitch techniques. This workshop is for multi-pitch climbing beginners, those who want to review, and those who want to check their skills.
Workshop Features
Safe Indoors
Held at Beta's 3F lead wall “Shinjuku Face,” so you can attend without worrying about weather conditions.
Theory-Based
Theory-based, systematic learning in a short time, all in one day. A combination of theory and practice makes for an intensive experience.
Hands-on Experience
Learn about multi-pitch climbing systems and safety management, and actually experience 2 pitches indoors.
Recommended For
※ Note: If you have no lead climbing experience, please first take the “Lead Climbing Beginner Workshop”.
Workshop Content
Front Part [Anchor Building & Second Belay] and Back Part [Rappelling] - 2-part workshop set.
📍 Front Part: Anchor Building & Second Belay
Swinging leads, safety management, communication calls, gear exchange
Gear selection, carrying methods, reasons for using 2 half ropes, belay device usage, alpine quickdraw construction
Anchor types, avoiding poor rope flow, avoiding bends, natural protection, zero pins
Fixed equalization, sliding equalization, quad system, self-belay explanation, staff demonstration
Why fixed equalization is recommended
⬇️ Back Part: Rappelling
Rappelling & swinging leads system - 2 pitch practice
Advance information gathering
Ascending, hauling systems, simultaneous rappel, self-rescue
Preview & Review Videos
Clove Hitch for Self-Belay with Main Rope
Clove Hitch for Fixed Equalization Belay Station
Post-Workshop Follow-up
Completing this beginner workshop does not mean you can immediately climb multi-pitch routes on natural rock.
Before climbing on natural rock, you need to understand safety management and practice until you can perform the sequence of actions smoothly.
Beta provides the following follow-up support for participants to make a safe outdoor multi-pitch debut.
1. Rope Practice Sessions
Every Monday from 7:00 PM
We hold rope practice sessions centered around those who have taken Beta's rope workshops (Lead/Multi). Beta staff are always present to help with practice. Solo participation is welcome. No participation fee required.
Learn more →2. Free Rope Gear Rental
Workshop participants can always rent ropes and gear (ATC, harness, quickdraws) for free. Please come and practice whenever convenient for you.
3. Outdoor Multi-Pitch Practice Sessions
We hold outdoor multi-pitch climbing practice sessions. Under staff safety management, participants pair up and climb. You essentially climb swinging leads on your own. On routes with not-too-difficult climbing levels, we thoroughly practice ropework.
Learn more →4. Custom Rope Workshops
We also offer workshops on individual topics such as rappelling and anchor building. As advanced techniques, we also provide instruction on provisional fixing, ascending, self-rescue, and hauling systems. Content and schedule can be arranged according to your requests.
You can take the “Multi-Pitch Climbing Beginner” workshop as many times as you like.
Let's firmly master multi-pitch etiquette!
Workshop Details
📅 Schedule
Held several times a month, but the day of the week varies by month. Please check thegym calendar.
📍 Location
Beta [3F] Shinjuku Face
⏱️ Workshop Duration
Front Part: 4 hours, Back Part: 3 hours
※ Duration may vary depending on number of participants. Breaks will be taken during the workshop.
👨🏫 Instructor
Yasushi Ozawa (Beta Owner)
👥 Target Audience
Multi-pitch climbing beginners & those with no experience, AND those with lead climbing experience
※ Note: If you have no lead climbing experience, please first take the “Lead Climbing Beginner Workshop”.
※ Participants must be 18 years or older.
👥 Capacity
4 people (reservation required, first-come first-served)
Minimum number of participants: 1
💰 Workshop Fee
Each part (front/back):¥5,500(tax included)
※ Gym usage fee included
※ Payment at reception on the day
🎒 What to Bring
Required:
Climbing shoes, harness, belay device, helmet
Optional:
4 or more locking carabiners, PAS (slings can be substituted), one 120cm sling, friction hitch cord, about 3 quickdraws
Rental:
Free rental available for harness, belay device, and helmet. Climbing shoes (¥300, bring socks) can be rented on 1F, then gather on 3F.
How to Register
If you wish to participate, please check the schedule on the calendar, and apply at the Beta front desk, by phone, or by email.
📞 At the Front Desk or by Phone
Please provide the following information:
- Desired participation date
- Name
- Date of birth
- Phone number (number where you can be reached on the day)
- Rental yes/no (if yes, list items needed)
- Beta member or non-member
- Schedule you'll attend (e.g., 4/16 (Sun) front & back parts, etc.)
✉️ By Email
Email address:
info@beta-climbing.com
Email subject:
○/○ ○time～ Multi-Pitch Climbing Beginner Workshop ○part Application
Email body:
Please include items 1-7 from above.
Workshop Gallery
Multi-pitch gear. Prepare the minimum necessary equipment.
Gear racking. Establish your own rules.
Protection. Use is based on your judgment. Use natural protection when protection is poor.
Climbing preparation, mutual check
Belay station construction
Belay station construction to second belay
Belay station construction to second belay
Belay station construction to second belay
Three methods for belay station construction (fixed equalization/sliding equalization/quad anchor). Fixed equalization recommended.
Swinging leads system simulation
Swinging leads system simulation
Swinging leads system simulation
Rappel system with backup
Poor rappel station, American death triangle
Rappel practice
Rappel practice
Backup for the second and subsequent people descending
Two-pitch simulation. Descending by rappel.
Two-pitch simulation. Descending by rappel.
Two-pitch simulation. Descending by rappel.
Two-pitch simulation. Descending by rappel.
Two-pitch simulation. Descending by rappel.
Notice to Everyone
During the workshop, general use of the [3F] climbing area is not available. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
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Theory-based, systematic learning at Beta's indoor multi-pitch workshop