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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
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.
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Matt Fuchs, Scientific American, 18 Feb. 2026
Rubato’s Explorer rollneck is a throwback to an era before technical clothing, when mountaineers and Arctic pioneers had to rely on knitwear.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Matt Fuchs, Scientific American, 18 Feb. 2026
Rubato’s Explorer rollneck is a throwback to an era before technical clothing, when mountaineers and Arctic pioneers had to rely on knitwear.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mountaineers
walkers
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The concierge can also coordinate sitters or walkers for an additional fee.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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Anyone — well, except for City Council members — could have predicted that charging for parking in Balboa Park would severely impact the museums, restaurants, Old Globe theater, club meetings, dog walkers and general picnickers.—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Mountaineers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mountaineers. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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