A person who climbs mountains as a sport or profession.
From French 'montagne' (mountain) combined with English '-eer' suffix (meaning one who engages in an activity). The term became common in the 19th century during the age of Alpine climbing.
Mountaineers are why we know Everest kills about 1 in 40 climbers at the summit—these adventurers have taught us that mountains are less about conquering and more about respecting nature's overwhelming power.
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