Beta is a climbing term that designates information about how to ascend a climbing route, and the specific climbing techniques required—and how to apply
In rock climbing, redpointing means to free-climb a climbing route from the ground to the top while lead climbing, after having practiced the route (either
particular climbing route, boulder problem, or crux sequence. Beta male, or simply beta, is a slang term for men derived from the designation for beta animals
consistently risen in all forms of climbing, helped by improvements in climbing technique and equipment. In free climbing (i.e. climbing rock routes with no aid)
beta) on that first attempt. The most notable types of rock climbing first ascents that are chronicled are: First free ascent (traditional climbing only)