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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

“But it’s part of the game,” he said, referring to the intrinsic risks in alpinism.

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

But on Denali, the four neophytes were unknowingly redefining alpinism.

From The Guardian • Nov. 8, 2018

The hazards of "alpinism" are outlined and the seeming paradox of being "in" the outdoors is discussed.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 6, 2010