Stout staff used by mountain climbers (10)

I believe the answer is:

alpenstock

(Other definitions for alpenstock that I've seen before include "Metal-tipped mountaineering stick" , "climbing equipment" , "Stick with a metal point, used by hillwalkers" , "Mountain climber's staff with a metal point" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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