- present participle of mountaineer.
mountaineering
Example Sentences
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News of his miraculous survival made international headlines and sent shockwaves throughout the mountaineering community.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
"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
Members of the co-op mainly bought mountaineering equipment imported from Europe.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
People in the mountaineering industry in the UK, the US and Europe told BBC News they've been keeping a close eye on the case.
From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026
I was surprised and concerned to see Beck, Stuart, and Lou unpacking brand-new mountaineering boots that, by their own admission, had scarcely been worn.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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