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They took climbing courses from the Mountaineers Club of Seattle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Whittaker remained connected to the climbing community throughout his life, spending decades in leadership and service with The Mountaineers, an alpine club in Washington founded in 1906.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Mountaineers say they sometimes get overcome by what's known as summit fever - the desire to reach the top - even if they have concerns about their climb.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

In his three varsity seasons — freshmen were not eligible in those days — the Mountaineers were unbeaten at home and a surefire draw on the road.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2024

The Convention now set April 15th for its discussion, and the Mountaineers fixed that day for the opening of their attack on the Girondins.

From The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. II. (of II) With A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England by Conway, Moncure Daniel