mountaineering

Also known as mountain climbing, alpinism

thumb|Climbers ascending Mount Rainier looking at [[Little Tahoma Peak, United States]]

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Mountaineering is the activity of climbing mountains, as shown by climbers scaling Mount Rainier in the United States. It matters as a pursuit that challenges people physically and mentally while allowing them to experience high-altitude environments and natural landscapes.

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Research

81,783 papers

Multi-omics reveals immune response and metabolic profiles during high-altitude mountaineering.Cell reports · 2025Yin J, Lv J, Yang S et al.DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.115134
The Effects of High-Altitude Mountaineering on Cognitive Function in Mountaineers: A Meta-Analysis.ReviewInternational journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Li L, Zhou Y, Zou S et al.DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20065101
Frostbite and Mortality in Mountaineering Women: A Scoping Review-UIAA Medical Commission Recommendations.High altitude medicine & biology · 2023Kriemler S, Mateikaitė-Pipirienė K, Rosier A et al.DOI: 10.1089/ham.2023.0040
Analysis of Sprint Ski Mountaineering Performance.International journal of sports physiology and performance · 2024Fornasiero A, Fornoni S, Callovini A et al.DOI: 10.1123/ijspp.2023-0075
Mountaineering fatalities on Denali.High altitude medicine & biology · 2008McIntosh SE, Campbell AD, Dow J et al.DOI: 10.1089/ham.2008.1047
Competitive Demands and Performance-Determining Variables in Olympic Ski Mountaineering.International journal of sports physiology and performance · 2025Fornasiero A, Savoldelli A, Mattivi M et al.DOI: 10.1123/ijspp.2024-0451
Mountaineering in thin air. Patterns of death and of weather at high altitude.ReviewAdvances in experimental medicine and biology · 2001Huey RB, Eguskitza X, Dillon M
Mountaineering fatalities on Aconcagua: 2001-2012.High altitude medicine & biology · 2013Westensee J, Rogé I, Van Roo JD et al.DOI: 10.1089/ham.2013.1018

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Article

28 sections

Contents

History
Early mountaineering
The Enlightenment and the Golden Age of Alpinism
Expansion around the world
The last frontier: The Himalayas
Today
Organisation
Activities
Rules and governance
Terrain and techniques
Walk-up terrain
Rock
Snow and ice
Camping
Hut
Snow cave
Safety and hazards
Altitude
Heat-related conditions
Cold-related conditions
Motivations and spiritual dimensions
Styles of mountaineering
Expedition style
Alpine style
See also
References
Further reading
External links

thumb|Climbers ascending Mount Rainier looking at [[Little Tahoma Peak, United States]]

Mountaineering is a set of outdoor activities that involves ascending mountains. Mountaineering-related activities include traditional outdoor climbing, skiing, and traversing via ferratas that have become sports in their own right. Indoor climbing, sport climbing, and bouldering are also considered variants of mountaineering by some, but are part of a wide group of mountain sports. In everyday language, the term "mountaineering" means mountain climbing or alpinism.