mountaineer

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The Chiefs moving from one Kansas City to the other brought to my mind that “Beverly Hillbillies” scene where Jed Clampett accidentally strikes oil, instantly making a millionaire of the poor mountaineer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025

The park is essentially "providing all of the services without collecting fees, so they're losing money, which seems bad," said 29-year-old mountaineer Jack Taylor.

From Barron's • Nov. 1, 2025

Pistono, an experienced mountaineer, had just skied the same run and was preparing to head back up to do it again.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

Without the use of her previously dominant arm, the mountaineer has had to adapt the way she climbs, relying more on her legs - and a supportive team.

From BBC • Aug. 30, 2025

Waterman also happens to be an expert mountaineer who taught his three sons to climb at an early age.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer