alpinism

/ˈælpɪnɪzəm/
noun
  1. The sport or activity of climbing mountains, especially in the Alps or other high, snowy mountains.
    • Modern alpinism often involves technical climbing and glacier travel.
    • She took up alpinism after moving to Switzerland.
    • Alpinism requires both physical strength and mental toughness.
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