as in walker
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 mountaineer
Brosnan will play seasoned mountaineer Ray Cooper, who operates a luxury chalet in the Dolomites with daughter Sydney.
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
The deaths of the climbers underscores the risks faced by those who attempt to scale the mountain—both for experienced mountaineers and adventure tourists alike.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Yet while climbing Mount Everest is a bucket list achievement for any serious mountaineer, for 32-year-old Ibrahimi, who already has a decade of climbing experience under her belt (having recently conquered Nepal’s Lobuche East), Everest represents more than just a physical challenge.
—Eibhlis Gale-Coleman, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2024
Arlene Blum PhD, biophysical chemist, author, and mountaineer is executive director of the Green Science Policy Institute and a Research Associate in Chemistry at the University of
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—Arlene Blum, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
The deaths of the climbers underscores the risks faced by those who attempt to scale the mountain—both for experienced mountaineers and adventure tourists alike.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Yet while climbing Mount Everest is a bucket list achievement for any serious mountaineer, for 32-year-old Ibrahimi, who already has a decade of climbing experience under her belt (having recently conquered Nepal’s Lobuche East), Everest represents more than just a physical challenge.
—Eibhlis Gale-Coleman, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2024
Arlene Blum PhD, biophysical chemist, author, and mountaineer is executive director of the Green Science Policy Institute and a Research Associate in Chemistry at the University of
...
—Arlene Blum, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mountaineer
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There are also apps like Rover, where experienced pet sitters and dog walkers set their own rates and availability, giving pet owners a lot more flexibility.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2025
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The perspective is refreshing for its relative novelty: Stories about the bustling metropolis tend to privilege walkers and straphangers.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
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Clackamas County Sheriff's Office safely located missing climber 26-year-old Brendan Davis on Jan. 17, 2025.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
17 Jan. 2025
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Adding dynamic movements — such as shoulder taps or mountain climbers — emphasizes integrated strength and mobility, while variations, such as a side plank, target your obliques and challenge your balance.—
Dana Santas,
CNN,
12 Jan. 2025
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However, pedestrians and bicyclists need to obey the rules of the road that apply to them.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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In 2024, 20 cyclists and pedestrians were fatally struck by drivers on Sacramento city streets; two young women were killed while riding electric scooters.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Mountaineer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mountaineer. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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