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• piton — [pē′tän΄; ] Fr [ pē tōn′] n. pl. pitons [pē′tänz΄; ] Fr [ pētōn′] [Fr < MFr, a spike, pointed object, akin to OIt pizza, a point] a metal spike with an eye to which a rope can be secured: it is driven into rock or ice for support in mountain… …   English World dictionary

• piton — 1. noun a spike, wedge, or peg that is driven into a rock or ice surface as a support (as for a mountain climber) 2. verb to put pitons into a rock/ice to facilitate climbing …   Wiktionary

• piton — noun Etymology: French Date: 1893 a spike, wedge, or peg that is driven into a rock or ice surface as a support (as for a mountain climber) …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• Glossary of climbing terms — This page describes terms and jargon related to climbing and mountaineering. Contents: Top · 0–9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A …   Wikipedia

• French Figure Skating Championships — For the 2011 championships, see 2011 French Figure Skating Championships. The French Figure Skating Championships (French: Championnat de France Elite) are a figure skating national championship held annually to determine the national champions… …   Wikipedia

• Tom Frost — lors de la seconde ascension du Nose à El Capitan en 1961 Tom Frost est un grimpeur et alpiniste américain né en 1936. Il est aussi concepteur et fabricant de matériel d escalade, ainsi que photographe. Sommaire …   Wikipédia en Français

• Yvon Chouinard — (born 1938 in Maine) is a rock climber, environmentalist and outdoor industry businessman, noted for his contributions to climbing, climbing equipment and the outdoor gear business.Chouinard is also a surfer, kayaker, falconer and fisherman. He… …   Wikipedia

• Nebelhorn Trophy — For the 2011 competition, see 2011 Nebelhorn Trophy. The Nebelhorn Trophy is an international senior level figure skating competition organized by the Deutsche Eislauf Union and held annually in Oberstdorf, Germany. The competition is named after …   Wikipedia

• Mascarene Islands — Native name: Mascareignes Topographic map of Mascarene Islands …   Wikipedia

• History of rock climbing — Although the practice of rock climbing was an important component of Victorian mountaineering in the Alps, it is generally thought that the sport of rock climbing began in the last quarter of the nineteenth century in at least three areas:… …   Wikipedia

• mountaineering — /mown tn ear ing/, n. the sport of climbing mountains. [1795 1805; MOUNTAINEER + ING1] * * * or mountain climbing Sport of attaining, or attempting to attain, high points in mountainous regions, mainly for the joy of the climb. The pleasures of… …   Universalium