mountain climbing
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- mountain climber noun
Etymology
Origin of mountain climbing
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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The trial sparked interest and debate, not just in Austria but in mountain climbing communities far beyond its borders, raising questions about when personal judgement and risk-taking become a matter of criminal liability.
From BBC
The trial has sparked interest and debate, not just in Austria but in mountain climbing communities far beyond its borders.
From BBC
She and a group of friends had gone backcountry mountain climbing and skiing, crossing over glaciers and racing down snowy peaks hundreds of miles away from Mount St. Helens.
From Literature
Income from permit fees is a key source of revenue for Nepal, with mountain climbing and trekking contributing more than 4% to the country's economy.
From BBC
Also “associated” with bone fractures is playing the game of football, as well as hockey, basketball, gymnastics, skiing, mountain climbing and many other sports.
From Salon
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