mountain climbing
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of mountain climbing
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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“He was the face of mountain climbing for a generation,” said Michael Levy, editor and publisher of Summit Journal, and his exploits inspired new generations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 15, 2026
In subsequent years, Whittaker went on ski vacations with the Kennedys, was a guest at the family compound in Hyannis Port, Mass., and hosted gatherings in Seattle that included mountain climbing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 8, 2026
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 ● Nov. 5, 2024
There have been more than 300 deaths in the Everest region since records of mountain climbing there began a century ago, and many of these bodies remain.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2024
One wore ankle-high brown hiking boots, as if he were about to go mountain climbing, while another stood ready to play in his socks, which flopped like clown shoes when he ran.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
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