An alpenstock is an adjustable walking stick with a metal point, used by mountain climbers who are tackling uneven terrain.
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An alpenstock is a long wooden pole that has an iron spike at the end of it. It is mainly used by shepards for travel on the glaciers and snowfields in the Alps.
Charles Joseph Latrobe has written: 'The solace of song' 'The rambler in North America' -- subject(s): Descriptions et voyages, Description and travel 'The rambler in Mexico' -- subject(s): Description and travel 'The Alpenstock; or, Sketches of Swiss scenery and manners, MDCCCXXV.-MDCCCXXVI' -- subject(s): Description and travel 'The rambler in Mexico' -- subject(s): Description and travel 'The Pedestrian'
While hiking I like to use a walking stick. A larger walking stick would be a staff. For mountaineering, climbers use an 'Ice Axe' or an 'Alpine Axe' which can be used to dig into ice and pull yourself up. Ice axes are also sometimes referred to as "alpenstocks".
The proper noun is the plural Alps, the mountain range of Europe. Other words that derive from the name or etymology include: alpenglow - reddish color seen at summits (dawn/dusk) alpenstock - metal-tipped climbing rod alphorn - curved wooden Swiss horn alpine - location or mountain climate as in the higher elevations of the Alps alpinism - mountain climbing avocation alpinist - mountain climber Other words that start with ALP: alpaca - type of llama or mountain camelid mammal alphabet - letters used in language alphanumeric - using letters and numerals
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