mountaineer
noun
moun·tain·eer
ˌmau̇n-tə-ˈnir 
1
: a native or inhabitant of a mountainous region
2
: a person who climbs mountains for sport
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Founded in 1985 by Canadian mountaineers Pat Morrow and Martyn Williams and British pilot Giles Kershaw, the company began as Adventure Network International.
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Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
Another recall targets Petzl Nomic and Ergonomic ice climbing axes, which are widely used by ice climbers and mountaineers.
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Research shows that 81 percent of mountaineers experience nausea and/or vomiting as a result.
—Brad Stulberg, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
The Blue Lakes are an international destination for hikers and mountaineers seeking to enjoy the Instagram-worthy alpine lakes and scale Mount Sneffels’ 14,150-foot summit.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
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Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
Another recall targets Petzl Nomic and Ergonomic ice climbing axes, which are widely used by ice climbers and mountaineers.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Research shows that 81 percent of mountaineers experience nausea and/or vomiting as a result.
—Brad Stulberg, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
The Blue Lakes are an international destination for hikers and mountaineers seeking to enjoy the Instagram-worthy alpine lakes and scale Mount Sneffels’ 14,150-foot summit.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Mountaineer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mountaineer. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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mountaineer
noun
moun·tain·eer
ˌmau̇nt-ᵊn-ˈi(ə)r
1
: a person who lives in the mountains
2
: a mountain climber
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