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Noun
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Built in 1879 by enterprising townsfolk, the Zermatterhof has been welcoming royalty, celebrities, and intrepid mountaineers for nearly a century and a half.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025 -
On Friday, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that weather had also prevented the recovery of Sinigaglia's body, but a group of mountaineers hoped to bring their countryman down the mountain with the help of a helicopter.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The easy 1-mile route takes hikers under the bridge—past the spot where George Washington allegedly carved his initials into the rock when surveying the land—and then out to Lace Falls, a 50-foot cascade.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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The ledges rise to about 3,200 feet, with hikers climbing roughly 1,200 feet from the trailhead to reach the overlook.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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From Benzie County to Allegan County, Lake Michigan conditions are unsafe for swimmers (including beach walkers near piers) as waves will range from 2-6 feet high with rip currents.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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In both Pride and Prejudice and The Irishwoman in London, these unusual and excellent walkers take matters into their own hands—and feet.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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