alpinists

variants or Alpinists
Definition of alpinistsnext
plural of alpinist
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Noun
  • Western climbers have declined due to rising travel costs and geopolitical tensions, but Asian mountaineers have surged this season after China shuttered its route to the peak.
    Binaj Gurubacharya, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
  • Some mountaineers may have regarded the retreat as a failure of nerve.
    Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • There is quite a bit of signage to keep hikers on the right path, but those with mobility issues should proceed with caution.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2026
  • Officials continue to stress that prevention remains the best way to avoid dangerous encounters, urging hikers to stay alert and avoid interacting with wildlife.
    Staff Author, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
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“Alpinists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alpinists. Accessed 10 May. 2026.

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