as previously reportedA bouldering event was held by ARC'TERYX and Huinum on Thursday, October 31, 2012. The stage was B-PUMP OGIKUBO, a bouldering gym located a 30-second walk from Ogikubo Station. It is a popular facility visited by a wide range of people, from beginners to national athletes and Olympians.
This event was designed for complete beginners. The event was designed to introduce readers to the roots of Arcteryx and to give them a chance to experience the appeal of bouldering. The event was held in two parts, with two instructors leading a lecture on the basic rules and tips for climbing. The photos below will give you an idea of what the participants thought of the event. Here is a report on the "firsts" of the participants who gathered at the venue.
The trick is in the use of the lower body. Try bouldering for the first time!
The two instructors for this year's event are. From left, Yuka and Henry.
Let's start with an explanation of the rules. The colorful protrusions on the wall are called "holds," and you start by grabbing a taped hold with both hands and lifting both feet off the ground. The climber then climbs up using the same color hold as the starting point, and reaches the goal when he or she touches the topmost hold, which is also taped with tape, with both hands. This type of climbing course is called a "challenge.
Incidentally, the color of the tape indicates the level of difficulty. In the case of "B-PUMP OGIKUBO," pink is the gentlest grade 8, and light green is the 2nd level for very advanced players. On this day, I challenged the 8th to 6th levels.
Everyone cleared the beginner level without any difficulty. Everyone was smiling, saying that climbing up to the top is pure fun, even if it is an easy task.
However, as the difficulty level increased, many participants failed. Then, Mr. Henry advised, "It is good to connect the recoil from bending the lower body to the movement of the upper body. At the same time, he said, "It is important to lift your body upward with the power of your legs, instead of trying to climb with your arms.
The participants were improving as they climbed. Some cleared the 6th grade, the most difficult of the day, while others challenged the 5th grade, which is difficult for beginners to climb in a day, saying, "I can't leave without climbing this! while others challenged the 5th grade, which is said to be difficult for beginners to climb in a single day. Whatever the genre, it is a joy to turn "I can't do it" into "I can do it. It seems that everyone felt the same pleasure in bouldering.
And one more thing. Everyone in the room watches as the boulder rises to the challenge, and whether he or she succeeds or fails, applause erupts spontaneously. This sense of unity is perhaps one of the charms of bouldering.
After a lot of trial and error, the event was over in no time. Thank you all for your hard work!
What the participants felt and thought.
We asked the two participants what they had felt during these few hours of bouldering.
It was my very first time bouldering. As a participant, I was very grateful that beginners were able to get together and work together like this. Everyone laughed at us even when we failed, and applauded when we succeeded. That kind of at-home atmosphere was the best part of the event. However, the problem I worked so hard to climb was only grade 6. I wondered if this was still for beginners... There are bouldering gyms all over Tokyo, so I would like to keep trying. First of all, I need to learn how to use my lower body," said Mikio Kato, a partial participant.
I was tired. But it was more fun. I thought it was interesting to think about how to climb, not by brute force, but by moving my body. I thought it was interesting to think about that. I have only done bouldering once in a college class, so I am almost a beginner. So I am almost a beginner. But when you have an instructor giving a lecture like this, you can absorb more than if you try it alone. I would like to try it again. I had a strong image of Arcteryx as a hard shell to wear in the city on rainy days. But I realized that at its core, Arc'teryx is about the outdoors. I like to move around, so I will check out items in that genre as well as fashion.
The next event will be held on Tuesday, November 19 at Makuyama Park in Yugawara. Like this event, it will be a beginner event with an instructor. Even though it is on the outer rock, it is a light event that anyone can enjoy, so if you are interested, please contact us atPlease feel free to apply!
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Let's try climbing! supported by ARC'TERYX
Date: Tuesday, November 19
Location: Maku-Iwa in Makuyama Park
Address: 951-1 Kajiya, Yugawara-cho, Ashigarashita-gun, Kanagawa-ken
Schedule:
10:00 Gather at Yugawara Station
10:15 Move to Makuyama Park by car
10:30 Arrival at Maku-Iwa
11:00 Climbing begins
13:30 Climbing ends
14:00 Arrive at Yugawara Station and disband
Application Form
*November 11, 2011 Note: Applications are no longer being accepted as the maximum number of places has been filled.
【 Event Summary]
Capacity: 8 (first-come-first-served basis)
Admission: Free
Belongings:
Climbing shoes (if you have them) *Rental shoes are also available.
clothes that are easy to move around in
socks
【 Attention and Notice]
Drinks and snacks will be provided.
The event will be photographed on the day of the event. The content of the photos taken may be posted on Huinamu's website and social networking sites after the event. If you do not wish to have your photo taken, please let our staff know.
