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alpinist

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Definition of alpinist

as in mountaineer

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Recent Examples of alpinist Foreigners have been streaming into Switzerland for centuries—poets, painters, alpinists—and the country long ago adapted to their presence. — Alice Gregory, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026 That perspective helped Rab quickly build credibility with alpinists and mountaineers . — Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 2 Feb. 2026 And Kelly Cordes, a climber, alpinist, and author, had a photo of his mullet during an ice climbing competition end up in the New York Times in 2012. — Jesse Klein, Outside, 27 Dec. 2025 Allow ski alpinist Christina Lustenberger to explain. — Outside Online, 10 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for alpinist

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The mythological home of the gods attracts hikers and mountaineers from across the world.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
There are élite mountaineers who, starting very early, might manage it.

— William Finnegan, New Yorker, 29 June 2026

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Climbing domestique Yates was the first to ail, narrowly making the time cut on stage 17, before rouleur Wellens and American climber McNulty also fell ill.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 July 2026
She is joined by professional wrestler Seth Rollins (center) and professional climber Emily Harrington.

— Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 13 July 2026

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