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
The search quickly expanded to include other search and rescue professionals, mountaineers and aircraft with thermal imaging.
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Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Conrad Anker, Nima's mentor and one of America's top mountaineers, greeted the team.
—Cecilia Vega, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
Yet Sherpas don’t often receive the same recognition as Western mountaineers.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 20 Dec. 2025
What's more, the bivouac can automatically activate a bright red light in low visibility conditions, to ensure mountaineers are able to see the building from a distance.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2025
Victims are frequently ski mountaineers or freeriders.
—NPR, 2 Nov. 2025
People who pursue the sublime in nature—mountaineers, scuba divers, and the like—are often on the hunt for it.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2025
Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Conrad Anker, Nima's mentor and one of America's top mountaineers, greeted the team.
—Cecilia Vega, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
Yet Sherpas don’t often receive the same recognition as Western mountaineers.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 20 Dec. 2025
What's more, the bivouac can automatically activate a bright red light in low visibility conditions, to ensure mountaineers are able to see the building from a distance.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2025
Victims are frequently ski mountaineers or freeriders.
—NPR, 2 Nov. 2025
People who pursue the sublime in nature—mountaineers, scuba divers, and the like—are often on the hunt for it.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mountaineers
walkers
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Known for its residential swank defined by Art Deco-meets-Art Nouveau touches and façades, the neighborhood is dominated by well-to-do locals, out-of-town visitors, and an endless stream of runners and dog walkers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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First on the scene Before the NHL pregame fences blocked off Northeast 16th Avenue, popular with the area’s walkers, runners and baby strollers, the first two fans in Panthers jerseys sat on a bench watching the setup for the Friday night fuss.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
3 Jan. 2026
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“Mountaineers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mountaineers. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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