mountaineering
n. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈmaʊntɪˌnɪɹɪŋ// UK //mˌaʊntɪnˈiəɹɪŋ// moun·taineer·ing
n. the sport or activity of climbing mountains. It usually involves using special equipment like ropes and boots to reach high places.
n. the sport or activity of climbing mountains, typically involving the use of specialized equipment and techniques to navigate steep terrain.
He spends his summer holidays on mountaineering trips.
The local club organizes several mountaineering expeditions to the nearby peaks every spring.
While casual hiking is common, true mountaineering requires a high level of physical fitness and technical skill to manage the unpredictable weather and steep gradients found at higher altitudes.
From mountaineer + -ing.