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
Just like Eddie Bauer, those mountaineers in the ’90s wanted a jacket with excellent warmth-to-weight ratio that could also handle the rigors of climbing.
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Graham Averill, Outside, 4 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
The designers attempted to create not just a safe shelter, but a sustainable, long-lasting space that allows mountaineers to fully immerse themselves in nature.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2025
Graham Averill, Outside, 4 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
The designers attempted to create not just a safe shelter, but a sustainable, long-lasting space that allows mountaineers to fully immerse themselves in nature.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mountaineers
walkers
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DJs, bands, stilt walkers, food trucks and displays for photo ops are part of the event.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Feb. 2026
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Some walkers wore blue signs across their chests that displayed their motivations for participating.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Mountaineers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mountaineers. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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