mountaineering
noun
moun·tain·eer·ing
ˌmau̇n-tə-ˈnir-iŋ 
: the sport or technique of scaling mountains
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These experiences, which might not fit the mainstream outdoor narrative, are valid entry points to outdoor engagement and often serve as stepping stones to activities like hiking and mountaineering.
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Essence, 25 Nov. 2024
Pakistan has abundant hiking and mountaineering opportunities, especially in its Himalaya-adjacent Karakoram range, which includes some of the world’s highest peaks and valleys of staggering beauty.
—Heather Richardson, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2024
Billionaire Chip Wilson’s bet on tennis rackets and mountaineering gear is paying off big-time.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 24 Nov. 2024
Antarctica was the base for my first mountaineering trip.
—Sarah Groen, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024
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Essence, 25 Nov. 2024
Pakistan has abundant hiking and mountaineering opportunities, especially in its Himalaya-adjacent Karakoram range, which includes some of the world’s highest peaks and valleys of staggering beauty.
—Heather Richardson, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2024
Billionaire Chip Wilson’s bet on tennis rackets and mountaineering gear is paying off big-time.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 24 Nov. 2024
Antarctica was the base for my first mountaineering trip.
—Sarah Groen, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Mountaineering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mountaineering. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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mountaineering
noun
moun·tain·eer·ing
-ˈi(ə)r-iŋ
: the sport or technique of climbing mountains
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