alpinism
noun
al·pin·ism
ˈal-pə-ˌni-zəm 
often capitalized
: mountain climbing in the Alps or other high mountains
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Honnold’s free solo of Free Rider, Caldwell’s Dawn Wall redpoint, and Marc-André Leclerc’s bold alpinism each defined their legacies; their movies are appropriately named.
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Sam MacIlwaine, Outside Online, 29 May 2025
After studying philosophy, Graber moved to the Eastern Sierra and began ascending the ranks in alpinism.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 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.
—Gregory Scruggs, Anchorage Daily News, 30 Sep. 2022
Inside, the concrete structure contains exhibits devoted to traditional alpinism, and is meant to give the mountain a lease of life in the summer months, when tourism drops from the peaks of the winter skiing season.
—CNN, 17 July 2022
That range is good for any outdoor activity in any season, except for glacier travel and high-altitude alpinism.
—Matt Jancer, Wired, 20 Nov. 2021
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Sam MacIlwaine, Outside Online, 29 May 2025
After studying philosophy, Graber moved to the Eastern Sierra and began ascending the ranks in alpinism.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 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.
—Gregory Scruggs, Anchorage Daily News, 30 Sep. 2022
Inside, the concrete structure contains exhibits devoted to traditional alpinism, and is meant to give the mountain a lease of life in the summer months, when tourism drops from the peaks of the winter skiing season.
—CNN, 17 July 2022
That range is good for any outdoor activity in any season, except for glacier travel and high-altitude alpinism.
—Matt Jancer, Wired, 20 Nov. 2021
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“Alpinism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alpinism. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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