Summiting: meaning, definitions and examples

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summiting

 

[ หˆsสŒmษ™หŒtษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

mountaineering

Summiting refers to the act of reaching the highest point of a mountain or hill. It is often the ultimate goal for climbers, who prepare extensively for the physical and mental challenges involved. The moment of summiting is usually accompanied by feelings of achievement and euphoria. Climbing a mountain to its summit often requires careful planning, teamwork, and sometimes technical skills.

Synonyms

ascending, climbing, reaching.

Examples of usage

  • We finally made it to the summiting of Kilimanjaro.
  • His experience in summiting various peaks helped him navigate the challenges.
  • She documented her journey of summiting on her blog.

Translations

Translations of the word "summiting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น soma

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคฟเค–เคฐ เคชเคฐ เคšเคขเคผเคพเคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gipfelbesteigung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pendakian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั…ะพะดะถะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zdobywanie szczytu

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ ‚ไธŠใธใฎ็™ป้ ‚

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sommet

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cima

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zirveye tฤฑrmanma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ •์ƒ ๋“ฑ๋ฐ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชุณู„ู‚ ุฅู„ู‰ ุงู„ู‚ู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรฝstup na vrchol

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vรฝstup na vrchol

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็™ป้กถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vzpon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ topptur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆั‹าฃา“ะฐ ัˆั‹า“ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’ summit

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zirvษ™yษ™ qalxma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cima

Etymology

The term 'summit' comes from the Latin word 'summitas,' which means 'top' or 'highest point.' The use of 'summiting' as a verb became popular in the 20th century, especially with the rise of mountaineering as a sport. As more explorers and climbers sought to conquer the world's highest peaks, the act of summiting gained significance. The term embodies not just the physical act of reaching a peak but also the emotional and psychological journey involved in preparation and execution of such challenging feats. As climbing evolved, so did the terminology associated with it, leading to phrases like 'summit push' and 'summit day,' further embedding the concept within the outdoor and adventure community.