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View synonyms for alpinism

alpinism

Or Al·pin·ism

[al-puh-niz-uhm]

noun

  1. mountain climbing, especially in the Alps.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of alpinism1

From the French word alpinisme, dating back to 1880–85. See alpine, -ism
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Example Sentences

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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.

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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.

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CGF offers grants “for individuals directly impacted by grief, loss, and/or trauma related to climbing, ski mountaineering or alpinism.”

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For beginners the level 1 mountaineering course is a perfect introduction to alpinism, with lessons on how to use crampons and ice axes safely, while intermediates can sign up for more technical pursuits such as multi-pitch climbing and alpine bivvying.

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“Shralpinism” is a portmanteau of “shredding” and “alpinism,” two pursuits Jones has combined with aplomb.

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