mountaineering

noun

moun·​tain·​eer·​ing ˌmau̇n-tə-ˈnir-iŋ 

: the sport or technique of scaling mountains

Examples of mountaineering in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Every year, thousands attempt to reach the summit, and many come here to train in glacier mountaineering skills with guide services like Alpine Ascents International. —Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2025

Like most videos of ski mountaineering feats, this one is not a muscular, pow-bashing, cliff-hucking adrenaline romp with a heavy-metal soundtrack. —Frederick Dreier, Outside, 12 Nov. 2025

The outfitter led its first trip in January 2025 in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Klättermusen, a premium, sustainable Swedish mountaineering brand. —Susan B. Barnes, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025

Alan Arnette, a mountaineering expert from Colorado who has climbed Mount Everest, told NBC News that the delay had greatly reduced the chances of finding survivors. —Manish Paudel, NBC news, 4 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

mountaineer "to engage in mountain-climbing" (verbal derivative of mountaineer) + -ing entry 1

First Known Use

1803, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

mountaineering

noun

moun·​tain·​eer·​ing -ˈi(ə)r-iŋ 

: the sport or technique of climbing mountains