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BETA Climbing Gym | Outdoor Multi-Pitch Climbing Workshop

Outdoor Multi-Pitch Climbing Workshop

We hold monthly beginner workshops for multi-pitch climbing in outdoor fields. This workshop focuses on practicing and confirming multi-pitch climbing systems.

Since the workshop doesn't focus primarily on climbing technique, we try to conduct it on routes that aren't too difficult.

Under staff safety management, participants form parties and climb in alternating leads. (Depending on the number of participants, you may pair with staff.)

Fixed ropes can also be used. Staff may require fixed ropes and ascenders at their discretion.

  • •Practiced indoors sufficiently, want to get a feel for outdoor climbing
  • •Want to practice for outdoor multi-pitch debut
  • •Want to confirm systems with a new partner
  • •Haven't climbed in a while, want to regain outdoor multi-pitch sensation
  • •Want to do multi-pitch regularly to stay sharp

If you want to climb outdoor multi-pitch routes, please join us. We accept schedule requests, so please let us know if you have any preferences.

Before Participating

Please ensure you can perform multi-pitch climbing systems and rope work to some extent on your own. If participating as a pair, please confirm systems with your partner beforehand. You can practice on BETA 3F.

If you're unsure, please attend Introduction to Multi-Pitch Climbing held on BETA 3F.

Overview

Location

The location varies by session and will be announced each time.
Past locations: Yugawara Makuiwa (Goku Slab)

Access

Gathering is planned for around 8:00 AM on site. Dismissal is around 5:00 PM on site.

Accompanying Staff

Yasushi Ozawa (BETA Owner) / Mayumi Niikura (Yamane Club)

Target Audience

Multi-pitch climbing beginners, those with no or little outdoor multi-pitch climbing experience, those who want to practice multi-pitch climbing systems outdoors.

Knowledge of multi-pitch climbing systems and ability to perform them to some extent is required. Also, ability to climb 5.7 slabs is required.

  • •BETA membership registration is required. Please register in advance before participating.
  • •Participants must be 20 years or older.

※Those who have not attended the Multi-Pitch Introduction course, have never attended indoor practice sessions, or have never been to BETA must visit BETA before the event for a meeting with staff. Please note that the event may not be held depending on the outcome of the meeting. For those who have participated in indoor practice sessions, an email meeting is sufficient.

Content

Participants will form parties and climb routes of about 4 pitches.

Positioned between staff pairs, staff will check lead belaying, anchor placement, belay station construction, second's belay, rope work, and rappelling.

Fixed ropes will also be set up, so you can use them as needed.

Staff will check participants, so please ensure you can perform skills beforehand. If you cannot, please participate in Introduction to Multi-Pitch Climbing held monthly on BETA 3F.

Capacity

8 people (minimum 2 people to proceed)
※2 accompanying staff members are planned.

Participation Fee

14,300 yen (tax included)

Cancellations are accepted at any time, but cancellation fees (100% of the course fee) apply for cancellations the day before or on the day.

Payment can be made at BETA store (cash, credit card, PayPay, d-payment, Merpay, auPay, transportation IC cards, iD, QUICPay) or in cash on the day.

  • •If canceled due to rain, the participation fee will be refunded.
  • •Non-BETA members need to register. Please register at the store by the day of the event, or complete pre-registration. If you pre-register, please notify us of your pre-registration number via email.
  • •Please let us know if you have any requests for dates other than those listed below.

Rentals

  • •Half rope: 1,100 yen (BETA will provide ropes for lead and crack)
  • •Harness, helmet, etc.: 550 yen per item

Insurance

Please obtain your own insurance.

<Reference>

We recommend Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance's GK Injury Insurance (Personal Life Compensation Insurance).

Seven A Co., Ltd., which imports climbing equipment and operates gyms, acts as an agent, and plans that cover climbing are clearly explained. Please see the brochure.

Items to Bring

■Gear (Required)

  • •Helmet, climbing shoes, harness
  • •Self-belay cord (PAS, etc.) + 1 locking carabiner
  • •Belay set (ATC + HMS locking carabiner) 1 set
  • •Anchor building set (3 locking carabiners, 120cm sling x1)
  • •About 3 quickdraws (6 per party is sufficient)
  • •Rappel backup set (Prusik cord + oval locking carabiner)

■Gear (Optional)

  • •About 2 alpine quickdraws
  • •Spare slings: 120cm x1, 240cm x1
  • •Half rope (50m or longer) - Please inform us of the diameter, length, and color of the rope you bring

⇒Gear can be rented, so please feel free to consult us.

■Other

Topo, snacks, drinks, headlamp, emergency kit, attack pack

Clothing

Clothing suitable for climbing (top and bottom)

※Crags can be quite cold in winter, spring, and fall. Please be sure to bring warm clothing such as fleece and down jackets.

In Case of Cancellation

We may decide to cancel due to weather or other circumstances. In case of cancellation, we will contact you by email or phone by around 7:00 PM the day before.

When applying, please be sure to provide a phone number and email address where you can be reached the day before and on the day. In case of cancellation, the participation fee will be fully refunded.

Yugawara Makuiwa

Location

Yugawara Makuiwa CLIMBING-net website

A crag located in Yugawara's Makuyama Park. It's sunny and warm in winter. Access is good - take the bus bound for Makuyama Park from JR Yugawara Station, get off at the last stop, and walk for about 20-30 minutes. The area is on a mountainside, with a hiking trail that's just a faint path. The condition isn't great, so please wear sturdy approach shoes.

Meeting Point

Meet at JR Yugawara Station at 8:00 AM. We'll share taxis. Those coming directly to the site by car should arrive at 8:20 AM.

Dismissal

Depart from Makuyama Park at 4:20 PM and head to Yugawara Station. Those who met on-site will be dismissed before the bus time. Those who met at the station will be dismissed at the station.

How to Apply

If you wish to participate, please check the event date on our calendar and apply at the BETA store, by phone, or by email.

When applying, please agree to the BETA Climbing Gym Outdoor Event Participation Agreement.

For Email Applications

To: info@beta-climbing.com

Subject: [Date] [Outdoor] Multi-Pitch Climbing Workshop

▼Please provide the following information:

  1. Desired participation date
  2. Name
  3. Date of birth
  4. Phone number (where you can be reached on the day)
  5. BETA member or non-member (please specify; non-members should also provide pre-registration number)
  6. Gear you own
  7. Meeting place: <Station> or <On-site>
  8. Other (if you have questions)

※※※※※※※ Those who apply by email will receive a confirmation email from BETA Climbing Gym later. If you don't receive a reply within 1-2 days after sending your application email, please call BETA. ※※※※※※※

※※※※Please understand that climbing involves risks before participating※※※※

Please fully understand that climbing always involves risks and participate at your own responsibility. Especially in natural crags, unexpected things such as rock breaking can occur. A moment of carelessness can lead to serious accidents. During the workshop, follow the instructor and staff's guidance, and don't neglect safety management whether climbing or resting.

【Deadline】Applications close when capacity is reached.

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