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Quiz
What does “beta” mean in rock climbing?
A: A new route tested out by an experienced climber.
B: A shorter secondary route.
C: Helpful information about a specific climb or route.
Scroll to the bottom of this email for the answer…
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The weekend weather at a park near you…
| Location | Today | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angelus Hut |
 1°/4°
|
 0°/7°
|
-2°/6°
|
-5°/-1°
|
| Aoraki/Mt Cook VC |
4°/8°
|
 1°/8°
|
 1°/6°
|
-0°/4°
|
| Arthurs Pass |
5°/9°
|
2°/11°
|
2°/9°
|
0°/4°
|
| Ben Lomond Summit |
 -2°/4°
|
-4°/4°
|
 -7°/-2°
|
-8°/-1°
|
| Brewster Hut |
1°/5°
|
-2°/6°
|
-3°/3°
|
-7°/1°
|
| Cape Reinga |
 13°/16°
|
12°/13°
|
12°/13°
|
11°/13°
|
| Karangahake Gorge |
12°/15°
|
12°/16°
|
9°/17°
|
7°/13°
|
| Kaweka J Summit |
 0°/4°
|
2°/5°
|
3°/5°
|
-4°/2°
|
| McKinnon Pass |
 3°/6°
|
1°/6°
|
-3°/2°
|
-4°/4°
|
| Mt Heale Hut |
12°/14°
|
12°/13°
|
11°/14°
|
11°/12°
|
| Mt Pirongia |
6°/9°
|
7°/11°
|
5°/13°
|
1°/8°
|
| Mueller Hut |
1°/3°
|
-1°/4°
|
 -6°/2°
|
-7°/2°
|
| Pinnacles Hut |
9°/13°
|
9°/12°
|
8°/13°
|
5°/10°
|
| Pouakai Hut |
4°/7°
|
5°/9°
|
4°/10°
|
 -1°/3°
|
| Powell Hut |
3°/7°
|
4°/8°
|
3°/8°
|
-2°/2°
|
| Rotoiti/Nelson Lk VC |
5°/10°
|
4°/13°
|
2°/13°
|
0°/7°
|
| Roys Peak |
-1°/5°
|
-4°/5°
|
-5°/-0°
|
-7°/-0°
|
| Tongariro VC |
5°/8°
|
6°/11°
|
5°/11°
|
-1°/6°
|
| Waitawheta Hut |
10°/12°
|
11°/13°
|
8°/14°
|
5°/11°
|
| Woolshed Creek Hut |
5°/11°
|
3°/10°
|
-0°/8°
|
-4°/3°
|
Report created on 13 Aug, 2026 at 7:06am. For a full forecast of the park of your choice, visit NIWA.
Quiz
Answer C - Helpful information about a specific climb or route.
”Beta” in climbing refers to information about the best way to ascend a particular climbing route. This can include sequencing or where to find good hand or foot holds. Climbers often share beta to help with difficult moves.
Quiz provided by Pam Hutton/PuzzleBeetle.
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