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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Italian mountaineer Luca Sinigaglia, one of the climbers attempting to save Nagovitsyna, died on the mountain on August 15, according to a statement by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2025
The story of great Japanese mountaineer Junko Tabei, the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 20 Aug. 2025
The towering peaks and glaciers have made the park a destination for hardy mountaineers for decades.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 20 June 2025
In 2010, an un-roped French mountaineer fell to his death near this same location towards the Peters Glacier.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 4 June 2025
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Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2025
The story of great Japanese mountaineer Junko Tabei, the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 20 Aug. 2025
The towering peaks and glaciers have made the park a destination for hardy mountaineers for decades.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 20 June 2025
In 2010, an un-roped French mountaineer fell to his death near this same location towards the Peters Glacier.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mountaineer
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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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Each morning, Walter gets out his cart or walker, and Angus hops straight in, ready for that day's adventure.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Every successful send is a victory for the community, every new climber an expansion of possibility.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
9 Sep. 2025
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Eufy Marswalker and RoboVac Omni S2 This is the famous stair climber.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
6 Sep. 2025
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Contributing to its selection was Santa Fe’s pedestrian-friendly streets, dynamic arts and culture institutions, and excellent food.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The canyon-like layout consists of four spherical structures connected by curving platforms, courtyards, and pedestrian bridges; 3 of the 18 floors are below ground.—
Mae Hamilton,
AFAR Media,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Mountaineer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mountaineer. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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