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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Yet many of those same policymakers have not invested enough in redesigning the region’s most dangerous thoroughfares to keep walkers and cyclists safe, experts said.—
Ryan Lillis,
Sacramento Bee,
17 Jan. 2025
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If there are times when a dog has to be alone for longer periods, the AKC suggests sending them to a doggy day care, hiring a dog walker or asking a neighbor to drop by.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 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 30 Jan. 2025.
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