What does onsight mean?
Onsight means (climbing) Without having previously seen the terrain..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
(climbing) Without having previously seen the terrain..
Reardon made hundreds of free-solo ascents of challenging climbing routes done onsight, meaning without rehearsal or practice.
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Onsight means (climbing) Without having previously seen the terrain..
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Reardon made hundreds of free-solo ascents of challenging climbing routes done onsight, meaning without rehearsal or practice.
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