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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
Research shows that 81 percent of mountaineers experience nausea and/or vomiting as a result.
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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
Shasta is considered by some to be an appropriate introduction for novice mountaineers.
—Gregory Thomas, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Mar. 2026
Most ski-touring lodges are no-frills huts that cater to hardy mountaineers who’d balk at the idea of taking a gondola or a lift.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026
In addition to being aerobically-gifted, ski mountaineers must stride with massive force, delivered in under a half second per step—a cadence comparable to that of many recreational runners.
—Matt Fuchs, Scientific American, 18 Feb. 2026
Ski patrol, mountaineers and even the Lutsen Fire Department jumped into action and started a rope EVAC.
—Tony Peterson, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
To their surprise, they would soon be joined on the mountain by others aiming to eclipse them — a collision of mountaineers that would result in catastrophe.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
The search quickly expanded to include other search and rescue professionals, mountaineers and aircraft with thermal imaging.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
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
Shasta is considered by some to be an appropriate introduction for novice mountaineers.
—Gregory Thomas, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Mar. 2026
Most ski-touring lodges are no-frills huts that cater to hardy mountaineers who’d balk at the idea of taking a gondola or a lift.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026
In addition to being aerobically-gifted, ski mountaineers must stride with massive force, delivered in under a half second per step—a cadence comparable to that of many recreational runners.
—Matt Fuchs, Scientific American, 18 Feb. 2026
Ski patrol, mountaineers and even the Lutsen Fire Department jumped into action and started a rope EVAC.
—Tony Peterson, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
To their surprise, they would soon be joined on the mountain by others aiming to eclipse them — a collision of mountaineers that would result in catastrophe.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
The search quickly expanded to include other search and rescue professionals, mountaineers and aircraft with thermal imaging.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mountaineers
walkers
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Thousands of runners and walkers participated in the event which takes place in Grant Park and the downtown area.—
Brian Cassella,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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Thousands of runners and walkers laced up their sneakers in downtown Atlanta Saturday morning as the Atlanta Hawks and Atlanta Track Club hosted the annual Hawks Fast Break 5K presented by Sharecare, turning the area around State Farm Arena into a celebration of fitness, community, and team spirit.—
CBS News Atlanta Staff,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Mountaineers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mountaineers. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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