mountaineers

plural of mountaineer
as in walkers
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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Recent Examples of mountaineers 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 Bothies are usually stark stone shelters, with little in the way of amenities, located in remote places where hikers, cyclists, and mountaineers need to stay the night. Carlton Reid, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
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walkers
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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
  • 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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