as in walker
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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Another recall targets Petzl Nomic and Ergonomic ice climbing axes, which are widely used by ice climbers and mountaineers.
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Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
There have also been skydivers, legendary mountaineers, renowned scientists, and heads of state.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 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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Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
There have also been skydivers, legendary mountaineers, renowned scientists, and heads of state.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mountaineer
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The park hosts annual celebrations like the Atlanta Dogwood Festival and Atlanta Pride, and is a popular spot for runners, bikers, walkers, and athletes.—
Ellie Nan Storck,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
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Thursday, the park was once again filled with bikers, joggers and walkers.—
April 16,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Otherwise, Kumaon is virtually nonexistent on the Western backpacker or tourist circuit.—
Elizabeth Cantrell,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2026
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Martha noticed the Dutch backpacker, of course.—
Cassandra Neyenesch,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Fellow longtime rock climber Shawn Reeder was devastated by both men’s deaths and had a hard time digesting the loss of not one, but two of his friends.—
Alyssa Modos,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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Vingegaard also secured the best climber’s polka-dot jersey, and took the best sprinter’s green jersey in a show of force that foreshadowed another major battle with Pogačar at the Tour this summer.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Or, if shopping isn’t your preferred vacation activity, take the bike to the nearby Intracoastal Waterway and traverse on Palm Beach Lake Trail, a bike- and pedestrian-friendly path that abuts the water’s edge that is lined with docked yachts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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The loop connects more than 300 stops across museums, parks, cultural institutions, and small businesses through the city’s light rail and pedestrian network.—
Amalia Roy,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Mountaineer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mountaineer. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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