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climber

[klahy-mer] / ˈklaɪ mər /
NOUN
creeper
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NOUN
grapevine
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NOUN
mountain climber
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A well-known amateur rock climber who had set at least two known speed-climbing records at Yosemite National Park died in a climbing accident at Sequoia National Park last week.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

But while Purja may be the most recognisable face, he was not the only famed climber in the disaster-hit expedition on Broad Peak.

From BBC Aug. 3, 2026

The avalanche struck on Thursday, cutting off contact with the international expedition led by Purja, a 43-year-old British-Nepali climber, on Broad Peak.

From Barron's Aug. 2, 2026

Renowned climber Nirmal Purja and nine other mountaineers were killed on Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

A fine sailor, yes; a mighty climber, no question; courageous, without a doubt.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman

The lime mountaineering boots worn by an Indian climber who died in 1996 have been a grim trail marker for many climbers on their way up the world's highest peak ever since.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

The ACP said the recovered bodies of the four climbers would be returned to their families.

From Barron's Aug. 5, 2026

The team brings together professional tree climbers, ecologists, geologists, and remote sensing specialists.

From Science Daily Aug. 4, 2026

Now, the U.S. is stepping into the ring, promoting a Freefly drone to challenge China’s lead in delivering supplies to climbers and carrying away the waste.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

Because only a single rope snaked up the Lhotse Face, however, it wasn’t easy to pass slower climbers.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer




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