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mountaineering

[moun-tn-eer-ing] / ˌmaʊn tnˈɪər ɪŋ /
NOUN
mountain climbing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
WEAK
hill-climbing rock-climbing


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"This is another milestone in Nepal's mountaineering history," Himal Gautam, spokesperson for Nepal's Tourism Department, told AFP.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

"There has been a slight decrease due to the impact of flights, but mountaineering has not been affected as much as trekking," said Dambar Parajuli, president of the Expedition Operators' Association.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Members of the co-op mainly bought mountaineering equipment imported from Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

In mountaineering, Whittaker was closely involved in more high-profile ventures.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

The five men were walking single file, which was smart, but they weren’t using a rope—a serious violation of mountaineering protocol.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer




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