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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


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Mr Huserka joined the Slovak national alpinism team in 2011 and won the SHS James best ascent of the year award six times, according to his personal website.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 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

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

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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