mountaineering
noun
moun·tain·eer·ing
ˌmau̇n-tə-ˈnir-iŋ 
: the sport or technique of scaling mountains
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Although no technical mountaineering is needed, the shortest version takes eight days and reaches heights of 5,200 meters, or about 17,000 feet.
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Thomas Robinson, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025
In addition to supplies for hiking, mountaineering, camping, kayaking and a dozen other activities, this shop even has collection of maps for sale to guide gift recipients on their next trips.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Dec. 2025
Cory was diagnosed bipolar at 14, and his mountaineering accomplishments rested atop a mental health foundation that was anything but sound.
—Outside Online, 3 Dec. 2025
Only experienced hikers should attempt climbs in late June or September, and proper mountaineering equipment is required if snow is present.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2025
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Thomas Robinson, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025
In addition to supplies for hiking, mountaineering, camping, kayaking and a dozen other activities, this shop even has collection of maps for sale to guide gift recipients on their next trips.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Dec. 2025
Cory was diagnosed bipolar at 14, and his mountaineering accomplishments rested atop a mental health foundation that was anything but sound.
—Outside Online, 3 Dec. 2025
Only experienced hikers should attempt climbs in late June or September, and proper mountaineering equipment is required if snow is present.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2025
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“Mountaineering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mountaineering. Accessed 3 Jan. 2026.
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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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