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
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 ● Feb. 19, 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
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 "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
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