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

There is a lesson here in solo travel and solo mountaineering. — Elaine Reno, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026

The Clear Creek Route does not require technical mountaineering, but hikers still need to be fit and prepared for injuries, bad weather or an unexpected night on the mountain, the sheriff’s office said. — Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026

The country of nearly 30 million is world-renowned as a hotspot for trekking and mountaineering, as well as a premier global destination for spiritual travel. — Sam Meredith,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026

Climb Iceland’s highest peak alongside expert mountaineering guides, or hike to waterfalls and hidden corners rarely included in conventional itineraries. — Gwen Nicol, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026

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