alpinism

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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.

From BBC • Nov. 5, 2024

Part of the reason Leclerc had been able to stay relatively under the radar, the filmmakers said, was because of the mysterious nature of alpinism.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 14, 2021

That’s true for big-wave surfing, wingsuit flying, free-diving, extreme skiing and ultralight alpinism.

From The Guardian • Sep. 19, 2018

Throngs of tourists began descending on the valley, transforming the tiny farming village into a hub of international tourism and alpinism.

From New York Times • Jul. 13, 2015

The hazards of "alpinism" are outlined and the seeming paradox of being "in" the outdoors is discussed.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 6, 2010