mountaineer
noun
moun·tain·eer
ˌmau̇n-tə-ˈnir 
1
: a native or inhabitant of a mountainous region
2
: a person who climbs mountains for sport
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The agency also noted that mountaineers must also deal with altitude sickness due to the high elevation levels of the mountain.
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Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 5 June 2025
Unpredictable weather patterns have been a major hurdle for mountaineers attempting to summit Everest this month, according to the Kathmandu Post’s Sangam Prasain.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 May 2025
Pierce Brosnan stars as seasoned mountaineer Ray Cooper, who operates a luxury chalet in the Dolomites with daughter Sydney.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 May 2025
Corporate sponsorship has, however, eluded many leading women mountaineers.
—Jenny Hall, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
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Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 5 June 2025
Unpredictable weather patterns have been a major hurdle for mountaineers attempting to summit Everest this month, according to the Kathmandu Post’s Sangam Prasain.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 May 2025
Pierce Brosnan stars as seasoned mountaineer Ray Cooper, who operates a luxury chalet in the Dolomites with daughter Sydney.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 May 2025
Corporate sponsorship has, however, eluded many leading women mountaineers.
—Jenny Hall, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
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“Mountaineer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mountaineer. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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mountaineer
noun
moun·tain·eer
ˌmau̇nt-ᵊn-ˈi(ə)r
1
: a person who lives in the mountains
2
: a mountain climber
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