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a person who climbs mountains; a mountain climber
They were guided on the adventure by an experienced mountaineer who had scaled many of the country's highest peaks.
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Recent Examples of mountaineer
The deaths of the climbers underscores the risks faced by those who attempt to scale the mountain—both for experienced mountaineers and adventure tourists alike.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Yet while climbing Mount Everest is a bucket list achievement for any serious mountaineer, for 32-year-old Ibrahimi, who already has a decade of climbing experience under her belt (having recently conquered Nepal’s Lobuche East), Everest represents more than just a physical challenge.
—Eibhlis Gale-Coleman, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2024
Arlene Blum PhD, biophysical chemist, author, and mountaineer is executive director of the Green Science Policy Institute and a Research Associate in Chemistry at the University of
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—Arlene Blum, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
This month, Nima became the youngest person to summit all 14 of the world’s highest peaks, but the 18-year-old Nepalese mountaineer is already getting ready for his next big feat.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 26 Oct. 2024
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Yet while climbing Mount Everest is a bucket list achievement for any serious mountaineer, for 32-year-old Ibrahimi, who already has a decade of climbing experience under her belt (having recently conquered Nepal’s Lobuche East), Everest represents more than just a physical challenge.
—Eibhlis Gale-Coleman, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2024
Arlene Blum PhD, biophysical chemist, author, and mountaineer is executive director of the Green Science Policy Institute and a Research Associate in Chemistry at the University of
...
—Arlene Blum, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
This month, Nima became the youngest person to summit all 14 of the world’s highest peaks, but the 18-year-old Nepalese mountaineer is already getting ready for his next big feat.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 26 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mountaineer
Noun
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As a result, his home needs a new ramp to accommodate his need for a walker.David Chiu, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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If your weekly dog walker is especially good with your excitable fur-baby, consider giving additional Christmas cheer.Linley Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2024
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On the French ascent to Mont Blanc’s summit alone, an average of about ten climbers a year have perished since 2018.Paul Hockenos, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Jan. 2025
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So the climbers who found the elk helped rig him up to belay the creature to the base of the wall, officials said.Brooke Baitinger, Idaho Statesman, 7 Jan. 2025
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Police said the driver then intentionally crashed into the pedestrian before fleeing the scene.Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2025
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Along with an uncharacteristically loud sport exhaust, these performance upgrades to the pedestrian V60 transformed it into a standout hot wagon.Christian Gilbertsen, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Mountaineer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mountaineer. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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