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alpinism

[al-puh-niz-uhm] / ˈæl pəˌnɪz əm /
NOUN
mountain climbing
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NOUN
mountaineering
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Ms Manners has described her ambition to inspire women to pursue an interest in alpinism and pursue mountaineering as a hobby.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2024

Nelson’s ability to continue pursuing a high-stakes career in alpinism even after becoming a parent was one of her many indelible legacies.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 30, 2022

“In alpinism we don’t have that much recognition,” Welfringer explained.

From New York Times ● Nov. 29, 2021

Part of the reason Leclerc had been able to stay relatively under the radar, the filmmakers said, was because of the mysterious nature of alpinism.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2021

That’s true for big-wave surfing, wingsuit flying, free-diving, extreme skiing and ultralight alpinism.

From The Guardian ● Sep. 19, 2018


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