alpinist
High altitude climber
An alpinist is a mountain climber, specifically one who climbs in the Alps or engages in high-altitude mountaineering.
The term suggests technical skill and serious commitment to the sport, distinguishing alpinists from casual hikers: The alpinists prepared for their assault on the north face.
Peak or diplomatic gathering
- basecampExpedition's operational center
- altitudeMeasured height above reference
- cordilleraLinked mountain ranges
- peakUtmost height attained
plateau · massif · fourteener · high camp · death zone · acclimatization · Himalaya · Andes
Slow-moving ice mass
- crevasseDeep glacial fissure
- seracGlacial ice pinnacle
- icefallSteep, crevassed glacier section
- snowlinePermanent accumulation boundary
ridgeline · couloir · cornice · chimney · col · arête · face · north face
Spiked boot attachments
- ice axeMountaineer's spiked implement
- harnessStraps controlling an animal
- helmetProtective head covering
- gaitersAnkle-to-calf protective wear
altimeter · bivouac · tent · oxygen · headlamp · climbing boots · layering · Gore-Tex
Peak or diplomatic gathering
- ascentUpward movement
- first ascentInitial summit of peak
- speed recordDocumented fastest performance
- solo climbMountain ascent done alone
conquest · expedition · triumph · milestone · record · feat · accomplishment · attempt
Anchor a rope
- carabinerSpring-gated metal link
- cramponsSpiked boot attachments
- pitonDriven climbing anchor
- rappelControlled rope descent
rope · harness · anchor · ice axe · fixed line · self-arrest · lead climbing · free solo
Navigator through difficulty
- porterBaggage carrier or dark brew
- guideLeader or instruction book
- rope teamLinked climbers sharing protection
- expedition leaderChief of organized journey
climbing partner · Edmund Hillary · summit fever · leave no trace
Resolutely without fear
- daringAdventurous courage
- boldCourageous and daring
- fearlessLacking any apprehension
- courageousShowing bravery under threat
audacious · undaunted · determined · driven · obsessed · passionate · dedicated · resilient
summit
Peak or diplomatic gathering
- basecampExpedition's operational center
- altitudeMeasured height above reference
- cordilleraLinked mountain ranges
peak · plateau · massif · fourteener · high camp · death zone · acclimatization · Himalaya · Andes · Denali
glacier
Slow-moving ice mass
snowline · ridgeline · couloir · cornice · chimney · col · arête · face · north face · headwall
crampons
Spiked boot attachments
- ice axeMountaineer's spiked implement
- harnessStraps controlling an animal
- helmetProtective head covering
gaiters · altimeter · bivouac · tent · oxygen · headlamp · climbing boots · layering · Gore-Tex · ascender
summit
Peak or diplomatic gathering
- ascentUpward movement
- first ascentInitial summit of peak
- speed recordDocumented fastest performance
solo climb · conquest · expedition · triumph · milestone · record · feat · accomplishment · attempt · push
belay
Anchor a rope
rappel · rope · harness · anchor · ice axe · fixed line · self-arrest · lead climbing · free solo · protection
sherpa
Navigator through difficulty
- porterBaggage carrier or dark brew
- guideLeader or instruction book
- rope teamLinked climbers sharing protection
climbing partner · expedition leader · Edmund Hillary · summit fever · leave no trace
intrepid
Resolutely without fear
courageous · audacious · undaunted · determined · driven · obsessed · passionate · dedicated · resilient · tenacious
- daredevilsbase jumper, stuntwoman, stuntman, cliff diver, stunt driver
- mountaineeringsummit, ice axe, ice axes, crampons, crampon
- climbersclimber, Edmund Hillary, rock climber, free climber, boulderer
- upwardrise, climb, ascent, lift, soar
alpinistflatlander
Resident of level country
lowlander · spelunker · caver · beachcomber · submariner
alpinistnature photographer
One who captures wilderness images
birdwatcher · picnicker · sightseer · tourist · homebody