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Prior knowledge of a route, for example having watched someone do the moves, or having heard them describe the climb, is called beta. This term likely comes from showing Betamax videos of someone making a climb to potential climbers of the same route.

A successful ascent with beta on the first attempt is called a beta flash. A successful attempt after falling off or otherwise trying the route is a Red Point .

In some parts of the world, on-sight climbing is the preferred style for many climbers. It is a form of Adventure Climbing emphasizing the skills of route finding, quick thinking and problem solving.