One of the more notable alpinists offers his definition. Note Steve1215 may not want to read it, it has more words than he cares for: http://raphaelslawinski.blogspot.com/2010/12/faux-alpinism.html

Hahahhaha Steve can't even handle a long trail....warmth of his home chair is what Steve likes ; )

Sounds like Stevie has a big chip on his shoulder or an axe to grind.

I'm taking a break from "alpinism" until tomorrow. Yesterday I got done with some of the scariest and most dangerous alpine climbing I have ever done. What he said fits the description quite perfectly:
"Being miserable. Let's face it, if at no point you didn't wish you were somewhere else, you were probably not alpine climbing." -Raphael Slawinski

Looking forward to the TR, Josh!

Nice find and explanation EB, I know of someone who might have some trouble excepting it!

Arthur Digbee wrote:Looking forward to the TR, Josh!

Thanks. Already have it posted as seen here:
http://www.summitpost.org/the-point-of- ... nce/767274

manfromnantucket wrote:i don't really idolize anyone, at the moment. however, when i was younger i thought Ron Jeremy was pretty cool.

I saw him in a 7-Eleven in Hollywood once, late 1980s. Really a weird experience.

you guys like man yoga?

Steve1215 wrote:...their gargantuan egos

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Are you talking about Raph? If so, you're completely fucked, as he's one of the humblest climbers I've ever met, and few would ever know he's one of the elite despite having an onerous day-job career and family life.