alpinist
- n a mountain climber who specializes in difficult climbs
- Over the past two months, socialite-alpinist Sandy Hill Pittman has been describing her ascent with Fischer's group on the Internet and throwing in remarks about books and recipes.
- Injured and alone, Spanish alpinist Oscar Prez has been stuck on Pakistan's Latok II, one of the world's most challenging peaks, for over a week.
- Annie Smith Peck, 84, teacher, author, lecturer, alpinist; after brief illness; in Manhattan.