- present participle of mountaineer.
mountaineering
Example Sentences
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The lime mountaineering boots worn by an Indian climber who died in 1996 have been a grim trail marker for many climbers on their way up the world's highest peak ever since.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
Their fellow guides say their deaths deal a devastating blow to Nepal's mountaineering community.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
The avalanche has sparked an outpouring of shock in the mountaineering community, especially in Nepal, and leaders including Britain's Prince William have expressed condolences to the families of the climbers.
From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026
Purja, 43, was born in Nepal and went on to join the British Army’s special forces before embracing mountaineering as his passion and career.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026
Why else does mountaineering retain its deep fascination?
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
