alpinists

variants or Alpinists
plural of alpinist

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Noun
  • People who pursue the sublime in nature—mountaineers, scuba divers, and the like—are often on the hunt for it.
    Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Located on Mount Everest’s North Face, the Hornbein has captivated mountaineers since Tom Hornbein and Willi Unsoeld made its first ascent in 1963.
    Outside, Outside, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Most hikers head to McAfee Knob, a rocky outcropping that's a favorite photography stop along the Appalachian Trail, so it's often crowded.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Linton has met hikers from all over the world while doing trail maintenance.
    Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 20 Oct. 2025
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“Alpinists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alpinists. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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