alpenstock
Mountain hiking staff
An alpenstock is a long wooden staff with an iron point, used by mountain climbers for balance and support on steep or icy terrain.
It was the predecessor to the modern ice axe: He planted his alpenstock firmly before each step across the glacier.
Ascending by physical effort
- trekkingLong-distance foot travel
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
- glacierSlow-moving ice mass
- cramponsSpiked boot attachments
piton · carabiner · belay · ascender · alpinist · expedition · altitude · crevasse
Handheld walking support
- trekking poleHandheld trail support
- quarterstaffLong wooden fighting staff
- staveBarrel's wooden rib
- rodThin rigid stick
shaft · handle · grip · ferrule · spike · point · cane · crook
Steadiness or amount owed
- stabilityResistance to displacement
- leverageBorrowed capital for amplified returns
- footholdStable position for advancement
- handholdSomething to grasp
steady · brace · prop · aid · assistance · reliable · trusty · dependable
Combustion's powdery remains
- hickoryDense North American hardwood
- oakQuercus genus member
- hardwoodDense deciduous timber
- grainCereal plant's harvest unit
carved · polished · sturdy · durable · lightweight · seasoned · handcrafted · traditional
climbing
Ascending by physical effort
crampons · piton · carabiner · belay · ascender · alpinist · expedition · altitude · crevasse · icefall
hiking pole
Handheld walking support
- trekking poleHandheld trail support
- quarterstaffLong wooden fighting staff
- staveBarrel's wooden rib
rod · shaft · handle · grip · ferrule · spike · point · cane · crook · shepherd
balance
Steadiness or amount owed
- stabilityResistance to displacement
- leverageBorrowed capital for amplified returns
- footholdStable position for advancement
handhold · steady · brace · prop · aid · assistance · reliable · trusty · dependable · anchor
ash
Combustion's powdery remains
grain · carved · polished · sturdy · durable · lightweight · seasoned · handcrafted · traditional · rustic
- AlpsMont Blanc, Matterhorn, Dolomites, Eiger, glacier
- caneswalking cane, cane, wooden cane, folding cane, white cane
alpenstockpaddle
Flat-bladed water tool
oar · beach sandals · flip-flops · swim fins