Mountaineer

usgb/ˌmaʊntnˈɪr/
noun

A person who climbs mountains as a hobby or job.

She is a professional mountaineer who has climbed Mount Everest several times.
Visual representation of "mountaineer" - A person who climbs mountains as a hobby or job.

Often appears as...

  • professional mountaineer
  • amateur mountaineer
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Active Hobbyist

Use 'mountaineer' to describe someone actively involved in climbing, not just interested in mountains.

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He became a mountaineer after years of training.
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Not Just Any Hill

'Mountaineer' implies climbing significant mountains, not smaller hills or slopes.

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As mountaineers, they dreamt of conquering the high summits.
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Professional Implication

A 'professional mountaineer' does this activity as a career, which includes sponsorships or guiding others.

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She earns her living as a professional mountaineer.
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