alpinism
or Al·pin·ism
[ al-puh-niz-uhm ]
noun
mountain climbing, especially in the Alps.
Origin of alpinism
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How to use alpinism in a sentence
Leclerc pushed the cutting edge of alpinism by soloing increasingly ambitious alpine lines with only an ice ax and a pack, both captivating and terrifying the climbing world.
It’s alpine climbers driving the direction of alpinism—not editors, marketing managers, or film directors.
Alpinism’s Highest Honors Announced: Recipients of the 2021 Piolets d’Or | cobrien | November 7, 2021 | Outside OnlineIn alpinism, you don’t really get recognition from what you achieve.
Alpinism’s Highest Honors Announced: Recipients of the 2021 Piolets d’Or | cobrien | November 7, 2021 | Outside Online
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