alpinism
/ˈalpɪnɪz(ə)m/noun
The sport or activity of climbing high mountains, especially in the Alps, typically involving a small party and ascending from base to summit in a single stage.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Saturday Review. From Alpine + -ism, probably after French alpinisme or Italian alpinismo.
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