Reinhold Messner

The true alpinist doesn't want any infrastructure, he wants to go into the wild. And the odds of getting killed there are relatively high. And most people are sensible enough not to want that.

Italian Explorer

Alpinist is used specifically for those who climb high, often snowy mountains, not just any hill or rock formation.

Specialized Activity

'Alpinist' suggests skill and experience in mountain climbing; beginners are not typically referred to as alpinists.

Not a Beginner

The word carries a sense of adventure and risk, often related to challenging or dangerous climbs.

Adventure Connotation

 are you sure that you're not going to fall to your death i mean the truth is you can't no i mean i don't know i was raised by scientists and i'm thinking well there's always some percentage chance that you're going to fall at 26 alpinist colin haley is part of a small subset of climbers dedicated to