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alpinism

[al-puh-niz-uhm] / ˈæl pəˌnɪz əm /
NOUN
mountain climbing
Synonyms


NOUN
mountaineering
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
WEAK
hill-climbing rock-climbing


Example Sentences

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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

“He thought alpinism and climbing should be done in a certain way, and he was hoping to inspire folks like him,” explained Rosen.

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