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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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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

“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

Throngs of tourists began descending on the valley, transforming the tiny farming village into a hub of international tourism and alpinism.

From New York Times ● Jul. 13, 2015

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

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 6, 2010


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